Bruce Pickard is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1982 and has also been with Bank of America since 2009. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Husak II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at OSAIC, Fsc Securities Corp, and Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a 501(c)(3) charity supporting medical costs for feral cats. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

John Rolfes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and previously managed his own financial practice. Outside of advising, he serves as a basketball official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Sean Cooney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Marci Blankenship is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various financial planning topics through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and emphasizes ongoing client engagement without discretionary trading authority.

Paulette Miller is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has been with the firm since 2012 and also operates Miller & Associates, Pc, which she has been involved with since 1987. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

John Syverson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term tenures at Merrill since 1981 and Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Zalal Mello is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sara Savoia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Franklin Energy and Kroger before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Stites is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent time at Blue Water Asset Management and Invest Financial Corporation. He has operated Stites Financial LLC since 1997. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and diverse investment platforms.

Curtis Meono is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and related entities since 2013 and serves as a registered administrative assistant at Vantage Financial Group, Inc. He also works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and custodial relationships.

Tricia Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dexter, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Nelson also manages a separate advisory business, RNB Greenlight 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Larry Mayberry is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2018, he worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2014 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Laura Kellmann is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Marco Island, FL, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2002. Kellmann serves on the board of directors for Pink Sisters Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with tailored advice, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

David Wagner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kristi Dykstra is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes nearly two decades at Wells Fargo Clearing and recent roles at Arcadia Capital and Baughman Capital Management, where she serves as branch manager. 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 using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kierra Ryan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thomson Reuters and Bunzl Distribution NA. She has also been involved in early childhood education through roles at Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare and Freedom Child Development Center. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support clients’ investment goals and offers specialized services such as municipal finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Rory Kind is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2018 and previously worked at Republic National Distributing Company from 2015 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Canton, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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.

Heather Armstrong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Meijer and various financial services firms before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. She also volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House from 2014 to 2017. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory programs supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Andrew Pusateri is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, based in South Lyon, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.