Michael Birkle is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024, following 18 years at Crown Capital Securities, LP, and over three decades at Birkle Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as the owner of Birkle & Birkle. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from its research and model portfolios.

Anita Brooks Locey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2000. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Samuel Maness is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at McLaren Wealth Strategies, LLC, which he owns and helps manage, as well as ValMark Advisers, Inc., and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing advisory and implementation-support roles rather than discretionary management.

Diane Kieliszewski is a CFP® professional with over 34 years of experience at Edward Jones. She has been with the firm since 1992 and maintains a long tenure in the industry dating back to 1985. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an election inspector for Putnam Township in Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clinton Rux is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He operates out of Pinckney, MI. His other business activities include managing partnerships related to commercial property ownership. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Anthony Showich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 33% ownership interest in a new home construction business, Daleview Construction, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment choices, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Angie Leaser is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2023. Angie partners with her clients to create clear, personalized financial plans to help them make informed decisions regarding their futures and pursue the lives they have worked hard for. Her professional experience spans several years in financial advisory roles, focusing on retirement planning and personalized financial strategies. Angie values clear communication and collaboration with clients to ensure their goals are met. Outside of her professional work, Angie enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, cooking and baking, and participating in community volunteer efforts.

Mark Grieshaber is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Saline, Michigan, since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he educates attendees on basic investing principles through financial workshops at Washtenaw Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ambrosina Baskett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following seven years at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and eight years at Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at A & J Real Estate Management LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on systematic portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

Adam Schroeder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at General Motors and Demetrike Wells-O'Brien State Farm. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.

Jeffrey Radford is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and integrating algorithmic automation overseen by a specialized committee.

Brandon Ford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following four years at Wintrust Financial. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles including at Rumbi Island Grill and Hillcrest High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Shannon Mc Kee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Mc Kee worked at DFCU Financial and CUSO Financial Services, LP. 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 various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Scott Tousa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including eight years at Invesco Distributors, Inc., before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife manage a rental property in Ypsilanti, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions alongside affiliated mutual funds and specialized services.

Andrew Mortenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mortenson serves as treasurer on the leadership board of St. John's Lutheran Church, involved in financial oversight and strategic direction for the church and its affiliated school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a range of topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed-account programs and emphasizes periodic reviews and advisor-delivered updates without discretionary trading authority.

Matthew Mc Cumons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, TCF - Chemical Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Brendan Molloy is an Investment Consultant who collaborates with clients to clarify their financial situations and supports them in making confident investment decisions through personalized, goal-driven financial planning. He has experience in financial and insurance services, having served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026. Prior to that, he worked as an Insurance Agent at Farm Bureau Insurance from 2022 to 2023, a Sales Manager at LTL Insurance from 2021 to 2022, and an Insurance Producer at State Farm from 2018 to 2019. Brendan's personal interests include baseball, cars, family activities, fishing, social events with friends, and golf.

Kimberly Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and holds a Series 63 designation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Mark Dunbar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Gulfstream Aerospace for six years. He is also the owner of BlauScreen LLC, an IT support company serving his branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.