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.

Christopher Reid is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he worked for Royal Alliance & Associates for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and training staff at Blumark Financial Advisors LLC and serves as a director and tax professional at Blumark Tax Advisors LLC, where he prepares and reviews income tax work. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Robert Frank III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Spc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Producers Choice Network, a non-variable insurance business, and RHF Ill Investments, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technologies.

Timothy Kopchick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he is a partner at Kopchick & Company, P.C., where he practices tax and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and planning services across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Peter Marsh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Macomb, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Marsh holds a Michigan Notary Public Commission. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Nicole Morgia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. 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 multiple investment strategies including model-based and discretionary approaches, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ann Escandon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics. The firm offers planning as a one-time or ongoing service, separate from portfolio management, and supports integration with managed accounts through its WealthPlan billing option.

John Downey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Amy Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2020 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to her advisory career, she was an independent Amazon merchant from 2019 to 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment strategies.

Grant Fodor is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Orion, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Fodor Family Farm, LLC, a hobby farm and retail business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Nathan Poplars is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and an internship with Michigan Financial Companies, as well as positions unrelated to finance during his education at Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of AI and systematic methodologies, and its delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Leonard Brunkey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and has been associated with Keystone Financial Services since 1995. Outside of investment advising, he is an independent insurance agent and provides various client services including estate planning support, bookkeeping, and assistance with funeral arrangements through Keystone Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through independent advisors and provides multiple platform options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and services tailored to client objectives.

William Schmidt is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management for individuals and their families. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, he provides tailored advice across a broad range of areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy and liquidity planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Mr. Schmidt holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Miami University, with minors in Management and Latin American Studies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with organizations such as Teach on the Beach and Racquet Up Detroit and is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club. He resides in Royal Oak, MI, with his wife and two rescue dogs, and in his free time enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, photography, skiing, and traveling.

Robert Zvonek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the finance committee of the Clinton River Watershed Council, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and automated portfolio rebalancing.

David Krahn Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Woodbury Financial Services and Bridgewise Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a sports official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association, refereeing football and basketball games. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools and risk assessment, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Kokubo is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2025 after a combined 16 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and 10 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also the principal owner of a private wealth management firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Alexander Sesi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Shelby Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Amazon and operated a business called Vegas Party Shoppe for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of RD Capital Group, LLC, a real estate venture focused on property acquisition and sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, employing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Andrea Gibson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2021. Prior to this, she was employed at ITC Holdings for 10 years. Gibson also operates Gibson Financial Group LLC, an investment-related business affiliated with Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established third parties.