Jayce Erwin is a Senior Financial Advisor and a member of the BRZ Group with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Grand Blanc, Michigan office. He provides financial advice and guidance to high-net-worth individuals and their families, collaborating closely with clients and their trusted advisors to address a variety of short- and long-term financial goals. Jayce and his team utilize the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to assist clients in navigating financial challenges and identifying opportunities. Jayce joined Merrill in 2018. His approach involves careful listening to clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals, including considerations such as time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance. He offers tailored recommendations designed to support income, growth, and long-term planning, maintaining ongoing engagement to ensure strategies remain aligned with clients' evolving objectives. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from the University of Michigan–Flint. Jayce holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation offered by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jayce lives in Swartz Creek, Michigan with his wife, Danielle, and their three children.

Scott Hazelton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his financial advisory role, Hazelton serves as a Reserve Deputy for the Oakland County Sheriff Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Novak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services and serves as a caregiver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Maria Miriani is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals organize and maximize their financial lives through personalized wealth management strategies. Maria's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. With over 10 years of experience in investment strategy, retirement planning, financial planning, and risk management, Maria delivers strategies that align with her clients' unique goals. She emphasizes building long-term relationships grounded in education and transparent communication to empower clients in navigating their financial landscapes. Maria holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Outside of her professional role, Maria enjoys gardening, horseback riding, music, reading, scuba diving, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Khalia Coleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, she held roles at Sotheby's International Realty, Corewell Hospital, eXp Realty, Brookstone Realtors, and Chase Bank. She is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Michigan. Merrill, together 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.

Katherine Weber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Grand Blanc, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at MMB Advisors, Gordon Food Service, the US Census Bureau, and involvement with the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse investment programs supported by in-house and third-party research.

Peter Gibson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized wealth management strategies. With over 10 years of experience at Merrill, he focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wheaton College with studies in Business Economics and Interpersonal Communication. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is actively involved in his community through participation with organizations such as Oakland Christian School, Pontiac Dream Center, and Woodside Bible Church. His community involvement includes initiatives in career development and life skills, coaching basketball, and supporting individuals with special needs. Peter resides in Rochester with his wife, Cathryn, and enjoys activities like travel, golf, basketball, music, and fitness.

Barry Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Davison, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as a varsity volleyball coach for Lapeer Community Schools. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jay Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate rental business, BAJ of Grand Blanc, LLC. 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 strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

George Makranyi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, serving previously as an Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2020 and as a Regional Planning Consultant from 2012 to 2013. In his role, George focuses on helping clients visualize their investment plans in relation to their goals and aims to build their confidence in these plans to enable them to stay the course. This approach supports clients in enjoying life while working toward their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, George has personal interests that include baseball, golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and reading.

Brandon Patrone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones, Michigan Financial Companies, and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian Life, specializing in disability income. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Wade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served with the Bruce Township Fire Department from 2009 to 2022. 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 financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Schummer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2018 before joining Mass Mutual in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of Boulder Gaming & Collectibles LLC, a retail business specializing in sales of gaming products and collectible cards. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over investments.

Nathan Cook is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carbon Market Exchange Ltd and Michigan State University Athletics. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Legendairy Ranch, a local farm. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, supported by extensive research and a nationwide network of advisers.

Joshua Brehm is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with the BRZ Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, delivering strategies that support growth, transition, and long-term financial security. Josh joined Merrill in 2013 and serves as a liaison to senior leadership through the Merrill Financial Advisor's Advisory Council to Management (ACTM). Josh's expertise focuses on assisting successful business owners with the sale, transition, or succession of their companies. He works collaboratively with clients and their legal, tax, and financial advisors to create integrated strategies that address liquidity planning, investment strategy, tax efficiency, estate planning, charitable giving, family wealth transfer, and life after business ownership. Josh also provides guidance on college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Alma College, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Walsh College, and completed a certificate program at Oakland University. Josh has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He lives in Fenton, Michigan, with his wife, Holly, and their three children. Josh is also involved with Alma College.

Brandon Cholagh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Lively is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and also has experience with Beatty, Betts & Associates. Outside of finance, he owns MattLively Media and freelances for broadcast productions on occasion. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Tammy Fleming is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Clarkston, MI. Fleming has spent her entire career with Edward Jones, joining the firm in 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Hunter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oxford, Michigan. He holds the CFP® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. Hunter has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate business, Venatrix LLC, in Oxford. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard while providing services such as tax-efficient investing and securities-based lending.

James Blankenship is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. for 20 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a broad range of topics, with services delivered on a one-time or ongoing basis and separate from managed-account programs.