Alexander Barris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Barris worked at Morgan Stanley, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Michigan State University among other positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Shawn Checkeroski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and has been affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Deluca's from 2014 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making investment recommendations.

Lauren Ethington is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, MI, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Cetera, and Citizens Securities Inc. Lauren has also worked outside finance in roles at Amazon and Target. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Marc Merritt is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a co-founder of The BZEMS Group. He has spent his entire career with Merrill, focusing on helping affluent families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations grow and secure their wealth. Additionally, Marc serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant on a Merrill retirement plan advisory team, supporting corporate benefit plans. Marc's approach to wealth management centers on philosophy, process, and structure. He works closely with clients to identify their personal and financial goals, developing tailored strategies and cohesive plans unique to each client's circumstances. His team emphasizes clear communication about investment selections, the research process, and fee transparency to help clients manage changes such as major life events or portfolio adjustments. Marc holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He lives in Okemos with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, Marc enjoys golfing, ice hockey, skiing, biking, and supports several nonprofits and charitable organizations in his region.

Christopher Briggs is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Maynard, Kearney, Briggs & Associates. He serves as board president of the Colony Lake Home Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management solutions and access to third-party money managers.

Abigail Mehregan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020, following two years at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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.

Cassidy Ballard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Urban Financial Advisory Corporation and Ballard Wealth Group. Her professional background includes experience outside finance, including positions at Michigan State University and in local school districts. 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 supports municipal advisory services, incorporating technology and analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their goals.

James Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 analytics.

Tonya Madar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked for the State of Michigan for seven years and at Central Michigan University Library for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Henry Guzzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Outside of his primary advisory role, Guzzo is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns Blumark Financial Advisors, LLC, a firm that manages his financial planning practice, as well as Blumark Tax Advisors, LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates algorithmic tools with advisor input and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise Managed Accounts and affiliated investment products.

Jeffrey Robins is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and the parent firm since 2003. Robins serves as Treasurer for the Hiawatha Lakes Homeowners Association, reflecting involvement in community organizations. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of investment platforms and both proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies.

Kimberly Brzozowski is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2010. She has 15 years of industry experience and serves clients from St. Johns, MI. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a large network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Micah Murrell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Laingsburg, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets and $500,000 in Ameriprise-managed accounts, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nathan Lindemeyer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research since 2000 and operates Lindemeyer CPA, a tax practice, since 1994. Outside of his advisory roles, Lindemeyer serves as Treasurer and board member for Barrel Aged Charities Inc. and holds a tax manager position with Lally CPA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of implementation options from proprietary models to third-party strategies.

Scott Ammon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1989 and joined Merrill in 2010. Scott provides wealth planning advice and investment guidance to clients, with a particular focus on alternative investments including hedge funds, private equity, and real assets. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor able to recommend Merrill or approved third-party investment managers' strategies, funds, or portfolios. Scott holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Eastern Michigan University. As a longtime practitioner of planning-based wealth management, Scott supports clients in achieving their financial independence and personal fulfillment through a thorough planning process integrated with investments, trust, and banking services. A lifelong resident of the Lansing area, Scott and his wife, Brenda, are active in their community and enjoy family activities such as traveling, boating, hiking, and supporting their four children. He is involved with the Lansing Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee and supports local organizations including Lansing Montessori Children's House and the Lansing MSU Jazz Club. Outside of work, Scott enjoys fly fishing and playing guitar.

Kira Lockwood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of experience at the firm and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016, working in St Johns, MI. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Steven Cross is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the team Cross Ragsdale & Associates. He and his team utilize their investment industry expertise combined with access to the global banking resources of Bank of America and the investment insight of Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services, particularly focusing on retirement planning and corporate benefit programs. With 30 years of experience in financial services dating back to 1987, Steven specializes in education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies among other areas. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2013 after transitioning from Morgan Stanley and has worked diligently to develop holistic, goals-based wealth management approaches for his clients. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Steven earned his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. He lives in Haslett, Michigan with his wife Cindy and has a family active in sports and finance. Outside the office, he enjoys activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, traveling, scuba diving, and community involvement including contributions to the Food Bank and American Legion.

Amy Wightman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dewitt, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 1993 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise, where she has been since 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Matthew Hess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sigma Financial Corp, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jack Fischer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. Jack holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is also a notary. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.