Christine Brinkel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative investment program.

Danielle Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and at Premier Financial since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she had roles outside the industry, including at La Vita Bistro and Washtenaw Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Daniel Sherry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wipro Limited and Ford Motor Company. Sherry serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of Tipping Point Theatre. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, using a centralized team to produce written recommendations and annual advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Sean O'Guinn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His previous work experience includes roles at Integrity Home Health Care, Qualified Staffing, and Trialon Corporation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Olivia Hartline is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Staub Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Alicia Crafts is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works closely with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans tailored to their goals and preferences. She emphasizes collaboration and a holistic approach to financial planning aimed at providing flexibility and peace of mind. Alicia has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various positions at TCF Bank from 2016 to 2020, including Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor. She began her banking career as a Branch Teller at both CCF Bank and TCF Bank. Outside of her professional work, Alicia enjoys bowling, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Christopher Walker is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He partners closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and circumstances, utilizing Fidelity's technology and platform to simplify complex financial planning. Christopher's professional experience spans over a decade and a half in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as Vice President, Financial Advisor at Huntington Financial Advisors from 2013 to 2024. Earlier in his career, from 2007 to 2013, he was a Licensed Insurance Sales Representative with State Farm Insurance. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has personal interests that include cars, family activities, and golf.

John Macdonell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also worked at William Street, LLC from 2012 to 2020. He has concurrent experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Brian Repovz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and previously at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in selling fixed insurance products, including life, health, and disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Derek Evans is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fenton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bryllan LLC and Pathfinder Middle School. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas Conner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Meadowbrook Holdings LLC, which holds a private aircraft. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jonathan Harris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Questar Asset Management, Woodbury Financial Services, Clear Strategy Financial, and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing real estate ventures and owns Clear Strategy Retirement Group, which offers fixed annuities and insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm supports advisors with technology and offers various financial and credit products alongside its advisory services.

Hugh Blake Thomas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brighton, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, TIAA, Ameriprise, Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, Natcity Investments, and Comerica Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and diverse investment strategies.

Chris Wolschleger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a tree farm business where he plants, grows, and sells trees and firewood. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Talmage is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab possessing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), New York Life Insurance Co., and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has been involved with organizations related to athletics and movement, including TDC Athletics and Rohnert Park Gymnastics. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sam Schmondiuk is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has held various roles since 2022. His career at Fidelity began as a Financial Representative, followed by positions as a Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming his current consultant role in 2026. Prior to that, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2021 to 2022. Sam focuses on building partnerships with clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes reliability and a holistic approach to assisting clients in achieving their long-term financial goals and preparing for both planned and unplanned life events. Outside of his professional work, Sam enjoys fitness, football, golf, music, and social events with friends. He also has an interest in exploring food.

Nicholas Ajlouny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held roles at Michigan First Credit Union and United Wholesale Mortgage. 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 combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kenneth Bieri is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Wealth Strategies Financial Group, and Oppenheimer. Bieri is also president of Bieri Agency, Inc., where he manages a fixed insurance sales business alongside his advisory work. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with options for discretionary management, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Robert Rux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Complete Insurance Services, Goosehead Insurance, State Farm, and Citizens Insurance. Outside of finance, he umpires baseball and softball games in the Howell, MI area during the spring and summer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Gellasch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He serves as secretary on the Board of Directors for Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.