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.

Albert Tynes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc., and has been involved with Accrescent Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. 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.

Ryan Carter is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees and the Financial Investment Committee of the Capital Region Community Foundation and volunteers with local nonprofit organizations focused on community support. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, supporting client decision-making across various financial needs.

Matthew Addy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed agent in life and health insurance sales and a partner in an LLC that manages office operations and employees. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Craig Lazar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sedric Audas is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in several hospitality and commercial businesses, including pubs and restaurants in the East Lansing area. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

William Stoskopf is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in East Lansing, MI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 24 years with Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a musician and music teacher in Bath, MI. He is also the owner and managing member of Comprehensive Financial Solutions, LLC, which focuses on employee benefits and insurance services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Cole Frageman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. He is based in Okemos, Michigan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.