Deborah Burkhalter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and previously spent 12 years at Ben Griffith Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, she is an author of a romance novel and has operated a photography business for over two decades. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports advisory programs along with specialized municipal and public finance work.

Marla Alati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities for 29 years. Alati is also involved in independent insurance brokering, including fixed annuities and universal life products. 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, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Matthew Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Michael Balagna is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers.

Xiaomin Deroo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrew Vane is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Legacy Financial Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has engineering experience with YA Engineering Services and Donan Engineering, and previously worked at Eastern Michigan University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools, while also supporting municipal and public finance activities and specialized advisory programs.

Crysta Manthei is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Howell, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and has involvement with the Wharton Center for Performing Arts since 2019. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Diane Winner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial and Bank of Ann Arbor since 2013, following three years at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she competes as a powerlifter in Michigan-based competitions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by technology and a broad suite of financial products.

Juliette Gassner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in roles including at Draught Horse Brewery and Powerhouse Gym. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Zachary Pachera is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Evangelista & Associates. He also worked as an educator at Skyline High School and Forsythe Middle School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and specialized programs.

Amy Dennis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Amy has been with Raymond James since 2016 and has also worked at Ben Griffith Financial Services. She is currently involved as an associate at Bison Wealth Planners, where she engages in client service and transaction activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports specialized municipal and public finance work.

Bryan Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2015. Outside of his work in finance, he is involved with Synod Residential Services, an organization he has been connected to since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Brent Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently at Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI. He spent 10 years with Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Legacy Financial, a non-investment-related business in Ann Arbor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and advanced modeling tools.

Albert Sharp II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a motel and apartment business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Scott Davis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 22 years and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 8 years. Outside of his advisory role, Davis serves as president of his local homeowner's association, where he oversees meeting agendas and assists with financial monitoring. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques and supports various investment programs delivered through affiliated broker-dealer and registered investment adviser relationships.

Angelo Leslie is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic Wealth Inc and has previously held roles at Gries Financial Partners, Planning Alternatives Ltd., and PNC Bank. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and efficient frontier analysis.

Charles O'Quinn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns GMO Enterprises LLC, a family business formed to hold and operate a farm and real estate holdings. 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 with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Oscar Ford is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including previous roles at Prudential, Thrivent Financial, and TTEC Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Ford serves as a volunteer board member for BuildOn Detroit and is the owner of a light manufacturing outsourcing business, StratSo Solutions LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with the final investment decisions made by the clients.

Paula Swain is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Swain is also involved in writing and personal life coaching through her project "Soar from Silence." She is affiliated with LPL Financial, a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Jalen Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held multiple roles primarily within Bank of America from 2018 onward, as well as positions at Citizens Bank, Chase Bank, and Apple Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.