Christopher Millio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saline, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages the expenses of his financial planning practice through CNZ & Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement income advice.

Dan Davis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Dan focuses on helping clients navigate financial complexity and uncertainty by aligning their finances with their life goals. He aims to make financial planning clear and straightforward, ensuring clients have peace of mind knowing their wealth is structured to support their objectives. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in family activities, military service, parenthood, reading, and writing.

Mark Fraker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, working with affluent families and individuals to develop disciplined, goals-based wealth management strategies. Mark holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Ann Arbor Pioneer and attended Eastern Michigan University without obtaining a degree. Mark's approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

John Kellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ypsilanti, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Pink Sisters Inc and is involved as an employee and operations manager for Defined Balance, an LLC franchise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Nicholas Dardas is an Investment Consultant who partners with clients to develop personalized financial planning strategies tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. He employs a collaborative approach and conducts ongoing reviews to help clients adapt their strategies to changing market conditions and life events. Nicholas has experience as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and completed a Quantitative Strategies Internship at the Royal Bank of Canada in 2023. His professional background supports his focus on individualized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has personal interests including baseball, comedy, fitness, reading, and snowboarding.

Douglas Ray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Gibson is the Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ann Arbor. He provides personal financial care to a select group of successful business leaders, professionals, and families. His approach focuses on helping clients plan for the future, make important decisions, care for their families, and achieve their long-term objectives through a process centered on simplicity, transparency, disciplined asset management, and mutual accountability. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from Brigham Young University and obtained both his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Additionally, he is licensed in long-term care, life, and health insurance and holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Outside of his professional role, Matt lives in Michigan with his wife and family. He is involved in community activities including the Dexter Little League, the Blue Ocean Entrepreneur Competition for High School Students, the National Invention Convention, and serves on the Tauber Alumni Board for the Tauber Institute of Global Operations. He enjoys baseball, camping, football, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Ivan Rose is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has previously held financial consulting and advisory roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Merrill Lynch, spanning from 2017 to 2025. Ivan emphasizes a team culture in his approach to servicing clients, advocating for collaborative environments to leverage collective knowledge and Fidelity's resources effectively. His professional experience covers a broad range of financial advisory and consulting roles, demonstrating a consistent focus on client service within the financial sector. Outside of his professional life, Ivan engages in family activities and enjoys football, golf, hiking, military service, and running.

Colleen Newton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manchester, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Thomson Reuters. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices.

Gyuwon Kim is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 advisors and branch offices.

James Steele is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Meccom Corporation for twelve years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create diversified model portfolios. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies including AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Kallapiran Ramanujam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kohl's and SIZIGI, as well as time spent pursuing studies at Wayne State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Russell Dempsey is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry and is currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1ST Global Advisors, and Willis & Machnik Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a CPA firm and is involved as a potential advisory board member for the nonprofit Maya Indian Mission, Inc., as well as providing accounting support for a sickle cell anemia organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, operating across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Sean Wallace is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative II. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Service Associate at Raymond James from 2012 to 2015. In his current role, Sean focuses on empowering clients to pursue their financial goals by providing clear guidance tailored to individual circumstances. He works to help clients navigate industry terminology and develop personalized financial plans designed to address various personal and market events. Outside of his professional work, Sean's personal interests include biking, board games, gardening, movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Aaron Collins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at Industrial Alliance and in educational roles at Lutheran High North Highschool and Trinity Lutheran School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based planning on various financial topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing structure called “WealthPlan.”

Kevin Ackroyd is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients' unique goals and changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University. Committed to serving his community, he actively volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys baseball, football, hiking, skiing, and volleyball.

Nicole Phifer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a quantitative and fundamental research-based approach to portfolio construction and oversight.

Rex Stanczak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head basketball coach at Father Gabriel Richard High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Michael Dempsey is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1ST Global Advisors, and Willis & Machnik Financial Services. He is also a shareholder and CPA at Dempsey & Dempsey, P.C. CPAs. Outside of advising, he owns and manages accounting for a beach resort and serves as a trustee for his personal revocable trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. It offers a range of investment and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Craig Shipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with DFCU Financial and Cuso Financial Services since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.