Krystal Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013 and affiliated with Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Valentine Koch is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and integrates broad investment offerings through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

James Mclellan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2020. He is also president of Silverbell Group, a financial services business through which he manages business expenses and staff. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in collaboration with advisors like Mclellan.

Andrew Goodrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisor career. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was involved with the University of Michigan Football program and attended the University of Michigan. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Timothy Curry is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent delivery driver for companies including Shipt, Inc. and Door Dash Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Murfey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2016 and previously worked at Associated Construction Publications from 2014 to 2016. Murfey holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Abro is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2017 and also operates the Joe Abro Law Group. Outside of his advisory role, Abro works as an independent contractor for athletic organizations including the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Eric Frantz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Masen Frantz Wealth Management Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Faith Marzolf is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, ITW Global Automotive, and Oakland University. She is also commissioned as a notary in Rochester, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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 Hansinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morenci Brothers Holding Group, The Productivity Team, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to his advisory work, Hansinger serves as Director of Operations at AT Aspen LLC and participates as a networking member of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Maria Baron is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Additionally, she oversees an Etsy boutique started by her daughter, supervising product design and online sales. 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.

Jay Smith is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Oxford, MI. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1986 and has worked with Metropolitan concurrently since 2010. 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 investors, utilizing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Joseph Kenyon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Kenyon holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Rochester, Michigan. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which employs forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jason Tether is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as ongoing collaborations using firm-approved analytical tools to guide client recommendations.

Mark Gugel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Shelby Township, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of experience. Since 2002, he has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Thrivent Investment Management, and Walsh College. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics without including implementation. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate engagements.

Kristie Szejbach is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

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.

Christopher Reid is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he worked for Royal Alliance & Associates for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and training staff at Blumark Financial Advisors LLC and serves as a director and tax professional at Blumark Tax Advisors LLC, where he prepares and reviews income tax work. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Robert Frank III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Spc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Producers Choice Network, a non-variable insurance business, and RHF Ill Investments, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technologies.