Andrew Cronk is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Securities America, Inc. and Integrated Financial Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed real estate agent in Michigan. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements.

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®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with M. B. Financial Inc. for accounting and investment-related purposes. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wixom, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and Primerica Advisors since 2004. From 2018 to 2023, he was involved with Akillez Marketing Corp. Outside of advising, he engages in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals for affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering portfolio options that include strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution models.

John Pettifurd is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has held this role since 2025 and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, John gained experience as a Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2019 to 2023, and as a Personal Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. from 2018 to 2019. His background spans various aspects of financial services, contributing to his expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, John has interests that include the beach, football, lakes, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Crysta Manthei is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior involvement with the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Anthony Legg is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he worked at Empower Financial Services and has experience in various other roles including real estate and healthcare-related positions. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term orientation.

Hillary Ziemba is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works closely with clients and Financial Consultants to develop personalized financial strategies that align with clients' specific goals and needs. Hillary's experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Investor Center Intern in 2022. Through these positions, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning processes.

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 CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 22 years before joining Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also serves as president of the Greenfield Pointe Homeowner's Association, where he manages meeting agendas and assists with financial monitoring. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and various advisory platforms.

David Vanderhovel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent 15 years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Vanderhovel serves as president of Vanderhovel & Associates, a tax preparation and accounting firm where he is an enrolled agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Angelo Leslie is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Gries Financial Partners, Planning Alternatives Ltd., PNC Bank, and Comerica Bank. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Matthew Twomey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and also has work experience at Floor & Decor and CANYOUHANDLEBAR.COM. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales for non-investment related home security and automation products through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

Oscar Ford is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Prudential and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Ford is a board member of the nonprofit BuildOn Detroit and owns StratSo Solutions LLC, a light manufacturing outsourcing company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide recommendations.

Michael Welton is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paula Swain is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Inc and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Outside of her advisory work, she writes and coaches through her book and blog, Soar from Silence, offering one-on-one personal life coaching. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management across varied programs, supported by research, model portfolios, and a suite of technology-enhanced investment solutions.

Jalen Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles at Bank of America, Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, and Apple Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Warner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wunderlich Securities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Chris Arteaga Carloni is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Cheryl Benway is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica since 2009 and has held positions at several organizations including the County of Genesee and Lorbec Metals USA Ltd. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation product referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.