Travis Smith is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Oxford, MI. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2008 and holds a role as operations manager and co-branch manager at JLS Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support non-discretionary advisory programs and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Phillip Guerra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jayce Erwin is a Senior Financial Advisor and a member of the BRZ Group with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Grand Blanc, Michigan office. He provides financial advice and guidance to high-net-worth individuals and their families, collaborating closely with clients and their trusted advisors to address a variety of short- and long-term financial goals. Jayce and his team utilize the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to assist clients in navigating financial challenges and identifying opportunities. Jayce joined Merrill in 2018. His approach involves careful listening to clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals, including considerations such as time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance. He offers tailored recommendations designed to support income, growth, and long-term planning, maintaining ongoing engagement to ensure strategies remain aligned with clients' evolving objectives. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from the University of Michigan–Flint. Jayce holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation offered by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jayce lives in Swartz Creek, Michigan with his wife, Danielle, and their three children.

Scott Hazelton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his financial advisory role, Hazelton serves as a Reserve Deputy for the Oakland County Sheriff Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Novak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of her advisory work, she provides caregiving for her mother and works as a tax preparer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by research and technology tools.

Katherine Weber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Blanc, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and MMB Advisors since 2021, with prior roles including positions at Gordon Food Service and the US Census Bureau. Weber also has experience serving the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony Lauzon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2018. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Barry Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Davison, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves as a varsity volleyball coach for Lapeer Community Schools. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models and third-party managers, focusing on personalized client information, risk tolerance assessment, and a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jay Hoffman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business, BAJ of Grand Blanc, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

George Makranyi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, serving previously as an Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2020 and as a Regional Planning Consultant from 2012 to 2013. In his role, George focuses on helping clients visualize their investment plans in relation to their goals and aims to build their confidence in these plans to enable them to stay the course. This approach supports clients in enjoying life while working toward their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, George has personal interests that include baseball, golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and reading.

Jeffrey Snider is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through his own business, Jeff Snider Financial. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools, focusing on investment strategies rather than specific product recommendations.

Sean O'Guinn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His previous work experience includes roles at Integrity Home Health Care, Qualified Staffing, and Trialon Corporation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Andrew Atherton is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management/Questar Capital Corporation. Atherton owns Encompass Tax & Investment Group LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services for individuals and businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Nathan Cook is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carbon Market Exchange Ltd and Michigan State University Athletics. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Legendairy Ranch, a local farm. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, supported by extensive research and a nationwide network of advisers.

Joshua Brehm is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with the BRZ Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, delivering strategies that support growth, transition, and long-term financial security. Josh joined Merrill in 2013 and serves as a liaison to senior leadership through the Merrill Financial Advisor's Advisory Council to Management (ACTM). Josh's expertise focuses on assisting successful business owners with the sale, transition, or succession of their companies. He works collaboratively with clients and their legal, tax, and financial advisors to create integrated strategies that address liquidity planning, investment strategy, tax efficiency, estate planning, charitable giving, family wealth transfer, and life after business ownership. Josh also provides guidance on college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Alma College, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Walsh College, and completed a certificate program at Oakland University. Josh has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He lives in Fenton, Michigan, with his wife, Holly, and their three children. Josh is also involved with Alma College.

David Newbill is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Planning Commission Board Member in Groveland Township, Michigan. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Andrea Attwood is a financial advisor at Stifel with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017. Prior to that, she held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She also serves as a Notary Public in Flint, Michigan. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance through forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Matthew Lively is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and also has experience with Beatty, Betts & Associates. Outside of finance, he owns MattLively Media and freelances for broadcast productions on occasion. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

James Bentley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Paragon Financial Services, LLC, the latter of which he owns and where he provides tax preparation, payroll oversight, and business consulting in addition to financial services. Bentley also has experience as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Shane Heddy is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He has held roles with Osaic Wealth, West Financial Planning, and Legacy Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns a woodworking business where he builds and sells furniture, primarily tables, through an online shop. He also teaches and moderates coursework for the College for Financial Planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and leverages technology for operational and research support, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.