Michael Ratliff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ortonville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Steven Kallabat is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, including time at JPMorgan Securities, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Mcgill II is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving in this role since 1993, providing guidance and strategies to clients in various areas of financial planning. His expertise includes corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is a Managing Director and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is involved with the Boy Scouts and enjoys biking, boating, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Kade Bacon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI. He has one year of industry experience at LPL Financial and a diverse background in various roles including sports center management and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Celena Howard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Matthews is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior affiliations include Affiliated Advisors, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., MJM Associates, Inc., where he is also president, and The Merchant Group. He provides non-securities fiduciary consulting, insurance services, and employee benefits through MJM Associates and sells fixed insurance products as a sole proprietor. OSAIC serves a diverse mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party managed-account solutions.

Blake Pollock is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Pollock serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on aiding disadvantaged youth. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Denise Markovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a vice president and owner at Long John Properties, LLC, a commercial property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ethan Hoffman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been spent at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Rochester Hills, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Gray Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Ronald Albers Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined total of ten years. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Robert St Louis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stuart Higgins is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been part of The Higgins Group since October 2016. He focuses on developing long-term financial advisory relationships tailored to each client's specific lifestyle and goals. His services include wealth and retirement management strategies, estate and college education planning, as well as portfolio management and lending services through Bank of America. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Stuart worked in the Greater New York City area for Lord Abbett Investments, specializing in mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and defined contribution business. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Maine, where he also played Division 1 Ice Hockey. During his time at the university, he contributed to the student newspaper and volunteered with the Special Olympics. Stuart's community involvement includes participation with MCIR Special Olympics and the University of Maine Students for Liberty. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is registered with NMLS under ID 1565253.

Dennis Schafer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2023, he worked at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Masen Frantz and Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Pointe Pizza Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.