Anthony Bacarella is a financial advisor with SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at SPC since 1996 and previously at Parkland Securities from 2014 to 2022. He is also the owner and president of Bacarella Wealth Consultants, LLC. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options through a network of over 460 advisers.

Lillian Kozak is a financial advisor with SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Sigma Financial Corporation since 2023 and has prior experience at KM Financial, Fifth Wheel Freight, Lee and Birch, and Grand Valley State University. Kozak serves as the Events Committee Chair for the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary, where she assists with event hosting and fundraising. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice primarily through the SIGMA Managed Account and other account programs.

David Vickery is a financial advisor with SPC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2006 and has been associated with Vickery and Associates since 1980. Vickery serves on the Michigan Catholic Conference Lay Employees Retirement Plan Board of Directors. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network delivering tailored, discretionary advice and maintains operational distinctions through partnerships with broker-dealers, insurance agencies, and Fidelity.

Jay Pawlowski is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Rocket Mortgage, Drummond Capital, and First Heartland Capital. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and uses model portfolios combined with discretionary or non-discretionary authority assigned to its representatives.

Kalpana Shah is a financial advisor at SPC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial for 22 years before joining SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored, discretionary advice through a large network of advisors and is notable for its affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

John Sepp is a financial advisor at SPC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SPC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and volunteers as an election poll worker in Washtenaw County, Michigan. He also provides marketing and management support to his spouse's dental practice. SPC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary advice, with custody and execution services provided primarily through Fidelity/NFS.

Alexandrea Snyder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, with eight years of industry experience. Her background includes work at Cedar Springs Brew Co. and Concordia University prior to joining Hantz Financial Services. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across multiple risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and direct indexing, combining advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Gary London is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and Securian Financial. London is also an officer at London Financial, LLC, a financial services firm. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Pagels is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Brighton, MI, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at MedTest for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kathleen Aksten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corporation, Executive Wealth Management, and Founders Financial Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a retail alpaca boutique and an animal exhibit business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Janet Nickel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Haines is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Investment Services and Goldsmith & Associates. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Kimberly J Haines LLC, through which she provides accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services to small businesses and individual clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Marci Blankenship is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and combines planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Christopher Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy is involved with the Detroit Compliance Group, where he supports supervisory services for advisors as an RP Delegate. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Edward Perez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. He also operates Laprad Perez & Associates LLC. 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, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementations through advisory programs or other providers.

Jeremy Hershey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at The Huntington Investment Company and positions at Axa Advisors and State Farm. Outside of finance, he is writing and illustrating a children’s book that will be available for sale on Amazon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Richard Stites is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent time at Blue Water Asset Management and Invest Financial Corporation. He has operated Stites Financial LLC since 1997. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and diverse investment platforms.

Curtis Meono is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and has been associated with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.

Tricia Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Nelson also manages a separate advisory business, RNB Greenlight LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Devon Manntz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, returning to the firm in 2024 after a previous ten-year tenure. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.