Joyce Matz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Okemos, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Mid-Michigan Food Bank, assisting with efforts to support a school program for students eligible for reduced lunches. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

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.

Patrick O'clair is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with CUSO Financial Services, Allegacy Federal Credit Union, and automotive-related positions at Bob King Automotive and Guys Automotive Solutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.

Michelle Bush is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent 17 years with Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services. She serves as the personal representative of a probate estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

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.

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.

Todd Stump is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dewitt, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, 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 tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

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.

Rodger Bastien is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Craig Stiles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple business ventures including web-based decision-making tools, data analytics, athlete recruiting services, and farm ownership. He also serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Lansing Foundation and holds a vice president position with Legatus. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, model-driven recommendations on income sources, Social Security claiming, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation in its planning process.

Glenn Eyre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Laingsburg, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Eyre serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Victoria Property Owners Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Russell Dawson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dewitt, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Advisors of the Great Lakes, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Huntington Bank, and TD Bank. Dawson serves on the board of the Sparrow Hospital Foundation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Aaron Irving is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Haslett, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a consultant for the Gerson Lehrman Group, providing professional insights to clients. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and provides written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lowell Albert is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Okemos, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jonathan Grocki is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in his local community as a committee member of the Our Savior Lutheran Endowment Fund and serves as treasurer for Our Savior Lutheran Church & School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, trusts, and estates by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a widespread network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment implementations.