Joseph Abro is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2017 and also operates the Joe Abro Law Group. Outside of his advisory role, Abro works as an independent contractor for athletic organizations including the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Eric Frantz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Masen Frantz Wealth Management Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Enmar Alayoubi is a Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Fidelity, including four years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research, and employs tax-aware processes and risk management techniques.

Charles Powers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at CapStone Wealth Management, Barton Malow, and involvement with Young Entrepreneurs Across America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment solutions.

John Kulhavi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 3 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney for his parents in Macomb, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Scott Rentz is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Fidelity since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Faith Marzolf is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, ITW Global Automotive, and Oakland University. She is also commissioned as a notary in Rochester, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Thomas Shook is a Financial Consultant I currently working at Fidelity. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, serving in roles including Investment Management Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position that began in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Financial Consultant, respectively, from 2018 to 2021. Thomas takes a relationship-centered approach to financial consulting, focusing on helping clients navigate financial decisions with confidence and clarity. His professional experience spans investment management and financial planning, supporting clients through various stages of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests in golf and traveling.

Ryan Hansinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morenci Brothers Holding Group, The Productivity Team, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to his advisory work, Hansinger serves as Director of Operations at AT Aspen LLC and participates as a networking member of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ryan Barrett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011 and is a 50% owner and partner in B&T Wealth Management, LLC, which supports his Raymond James practice. Barrett also owns RPB Financial Management, a support company, and holds a 50% ownership interest in R&R Investment Holdings, LLC. 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 entities. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Mara Shiffman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She has an extensive background in financial services, having held roles such as Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024 and Wealth Advisor at Schechter Wealth from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions as a Credit Analyst at TCF National Bank, Vice President and Institutional Consultant at Boyd Watterson Asset Management, Client Advisor at JPMorgan Asset Management, Institutional Consultant at Morningstar, and Wealth Advisor at New England Financial. In her role as a Financial Consultant, Mara partners with clients to create personalized financial plans that address their specific goals and life circumstances. Her work encompasses comprehensive financial planning including tax-efficient investment strategies, retirement income planning, insurance solutions, and wealth-transfer strategies. She takes a collaborative and client-focused approach to assist individuals in making informed financial decisions throughout different stages of life.

Amanda Bell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Maria Baron is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Additionally, she oversees an Etsy boutique started by her daughter, supervising product design and online sales. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jay Smith is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Oxford, MI. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1986 and has worked with Metropolitan concurrently since 2010. 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 investors, utilizing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Joseph Kenyon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Kenyon holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Rochester, Michigan. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which employs forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Steven Du Charme is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Channing Pritchett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Pritchett has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Tether is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as ongoing collaborations using firm-approved analytical tools to guide client recommendations.

Mark Gugel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Shelby Township, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of experience. Since 2002, he has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Thrivent Investment Management, and Walsh College. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics without including implementation. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate engagements.

Kristie Szejbach is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.