Thomas Hankins Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following a nine-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Shaun Perakovic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kate Vander Meulen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Nikon Metrology, and Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. She coordinates volunteer efforts for a local mom-to-mom sale event in Ann Arbor, which occurs four days annually. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Hamo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his father's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Shook is a Financial Consultant I currently working at Fidelity. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, serving in roles including Investment Management Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position that began in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Financial Consultant, respectively, from 2018 to 2021. Thomas takes a relationship-centered approach to financial consulting, focusing on helping clients navigate financial decisions with confidence and clarity. His professional experience spans investment management and financial planning, supporting clients through various stages of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests in golf and traveling.

Ryan Faris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement plans.

Gary Denis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following an 11-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Robert Whitcomb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clarkston, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charities nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Denise Palmer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a guardian and conservator for a family member, managing personal and financial affairs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Tara Griggs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amanda Pokrefky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in education and small business ownership. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and provides financial planning and consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management strategies.

Casey Sage is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, Sage worked for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for 13 years. Outside of advising, Sage serves as Community Relations Director for The Alexander Foundation, a charity supporting families of children with craniofacial diseases, and previously held a senior role in an online activewear business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

Richard Clark II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera and The State Bank. Clark is also involved with ChoiceOne Bank through a dual bank program as a financial advisor. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Lisa Madill is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JP Morgan Securities since 2006 and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Raymond is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. In his role, he focuses on creating financial plans that provide confidence at every stage of life, addressing areas such as retirement and investment strategies while helping clients navigate unexpected life events. Jason emphasizes simplicity, transparency, and empowerment in financial planning to help clients focus on achieving their envisioned lifestyles. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, fishing, appreciating music, caring for pets, and traveling.

Susan Wellman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and United Wholesale Mortgage, as well as a six-year tenure with Spectralite and 15 years at Keating Network. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Relations for Curus in Farmington Hills, MI. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with nearly 3,700 advisors. The firm serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and incorporates discretionary separately managed accounts.

Melissa Terhorst is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2005. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports clients through advisory programs and partnerships.

Brian Reiber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a farm property that generates income from crop rentals. Ameriprise serves clients approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that includes written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, focusing on clients with significant investable assets and emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Joseph Ragnone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the NMY Ragnone Group. He works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies tailored to support their long-term goals. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and family wealth strategies. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joseph completed his high school education at Lake Fenton High School and attended Mott Community College without obtaining a degree. Joseph's approach focuses on understanding what matters most to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives. He emphasizes relationship-driven guidance to help clients build financial confidence and create lasting legacies.

Brent Wichlacz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 15 years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and operating as an independent insurance agent for 18 years. He is also involved in insurance-related business activities alongside his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.