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, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including TIAA-CREF and Merrill, and has been affiliated with DFCU Financial and Cuso Financial Services since 2011. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Emily Brunke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Northwest Bank, and Huntington National Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing structure while maintaining a separation between planning and investment management services.

Kylee Mohammed is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has worked for 12 years since 2014. Her entire industry experience is with Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joelle Emery is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at McLaren Wealth Strategies and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and has coached weightlifting since 2014. She is an independent contractor coach at Lily Weightlifting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal and public finance work.

Chris Short is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Tenneco and operated agricultural businesses, including ownership and management roles at Short Farm and Winters Farm LLC. He is also involved in property management through Sky Harbor Bay LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Rockwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saline, Michigan, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones since 2018, as well as brief positions at Fleetilla, MuHu, and Azuga. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rodney Pender is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He holds a residential builder’s license, which he maintains for property repairs and mentors others in real estate investing. Pender serves on multiple community and nonprofit boards, including the Vernon & Alice Pratt Foundation and the Lenawee County Education Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managed solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Mazur is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Clinton, MI, and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent 31 years at JP Morgan Chase. 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 options under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Jeff Guthrie is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dundee, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington National Bank and its affiliated investment companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Siekierda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice based on asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Paolo Giannandrea is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities, as well as work in property development and media during his early career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment options and operates at a large scale with integrated custody and advisory functions.

David Kreske is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Telemus Investment Management, LLC for one year. He also serves as a power of attorney for his parents in investment-related matters. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Daniel Lyczak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based, model-driven investment strategies tailored to clients' goals and risk profiles.

Troy Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he held roles at Acushnet Company and various other organizations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated advisory and brokerage services, and multi-asset investment approach with strategic asset allocation and alternative investment options.

Frank Mirabella III is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, utilizing a combination of managed account strategies and internal research with advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Nathaniel Bernos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Raymond James & Associates. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.