Breanna Emmett is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Outside of financial advising, she coaches clients on adopting healthy habits through a health coaching business and works as a driver and pet sitter. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, focusing on managed advice and investment education programs that emphasize asset allocation, contribution rate, and retirement age guidance. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight, operating at scale with approximately 301 advisors and over 200,000 clients.

Bradley Jones is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Strickler Jones Financial Group and currently owns and operates Jones Retirement Advisors, LLC, focusing on insurance sales and financial advisory services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, supporting its large client base through a platform-oriented approach.

Matthew Bailey is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles since 2016, including positions at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, providing access to mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Paul Robak is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has been involved with Walters Financial Group since 1998. Outside of his financial advisory work, Robak coaches high school basketball at Waterford Our Lady Of The Lakes High School. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, blending model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities to build customized portfolios.

Melissa Merem is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ameriprise and various First Command entities. Merem is also the owner of Merem & Co. LLC, an independent venture related to her advisory work. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to manage model portfolios and third-party managers.

Daniel Schutz is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., Nepc, Beaumont Health, and CIG Capital Advisors among others. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and utilizes a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active managers with quantitative and fundamental analysis, supported by a dedicated internal Investment Committee.

Ashley Stewart is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Commerce Township, MI. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and The Barn. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway platform, catering to diverse client needs with access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing strategies.

Matthew Casey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Mark Forsthoefel is a financial advisor based in Farmington Hills, MI, affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Raymond James & Associates. 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 investors, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide network of advisers.

Nora Erickson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she provides administrative support to a local wealth management group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides customized, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, and supports client implementation through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Gary London is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hartland, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and several financial services firms. He is also an officer of London Financial LLC, a financial services entity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Mark Pagels is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Brighton, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at MedTest for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kathleen Aksten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corporation, Executive Wealth Management, and Founders Financial Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a retail alpaca boutique and an animal exhibit business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Spencer Godin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Aspire Group LLC and in roles outside of finance, including with Shoot Out Hockey Inc. and the Nashville Predators. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Jack Mooradian Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and advanced analytical tools.

Julie Emery is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Novi, MI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan since 2015 and is involved with the St. Vincent de Paul - St. Kenneth Conference from 2022 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations within a framework supported by centralized due diligence.

Jake Cain is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2025. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Prior to his current role, he was a Financial Advisor at UBS from 2022 to 2025. Jake focuses on building strong client relationships by simplifying complex financial decisions and demonstrating dedication to his clients' financial well-being. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Rob Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, where he assists individuals and families in pursuing their financial freedom through an individualized planning process. His work focuses on helping clients accumulate and protect their wealth by implementing sound investment strategies. Prior to his current role, Rob served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Consultant at Equitable from 2021 to 2022. Rob's professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment advising, emphasizing personalized financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional pursuits, he engages in activities such as baseball, bowling, fitness, and golf.

Hilary Renno is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clarkston, MI, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a real estate property management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Janca is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James and Ballard Wealth Group since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he provides client service support at Ballard Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized services, including municipal and public finance work.