Mackenzey Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Hantz Tax and Business. Her background also includes roles in education and business services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by proprietary research, third-party managers, and technology tools.

Paige Long is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in various roles at companies including North American Lighting, NeoPollard Interactive, Fortis Payment Systems, and Soaring Eagle Casino. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Brian Dale is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Okemos, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Anna Pitts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of experience at the firm. He has also worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and was previously employed at Deluca's from 2014 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

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.

Patrick Anderson is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in East Lansing, MI. His tenure includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to the current Ameriprise entity. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supporting clients through a centralized consulting team and an approach that integrates both automated and tailored advice.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions 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 over 10,000 advisors and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing various program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Abigail Mehregan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Okemos, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and MB Financial Mortgage Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process incorporates systematic quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

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.

Joyce Matz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Okemos, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Mid-Michigan Food Bank, assisting with food and fund collection for a school program supporting students who qualify for reduced lunch. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by advisor-facing technologies and a broad platform of financial and credit services.

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 in Okemos, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hiawatha Lakes Homeowners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with multiple platform options and proprietary 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 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and has provided accounting services through Lindemeyer CPA since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member for Barrel Aged Charities Inc. and holds a tax manager position reviewing and preparing tax returns. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.