Marci Blankenship is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine 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 through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and combines planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Nick Nabors is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to help them make financial decisions based on their priorities through a comprehensive financial planning approach that addresses long-term goals and identifies potential pitfalls. Nick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, serving in various positions including Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2009 to 2017 and briefly held a position as an Internal Wholesaler at Raymond James in 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Nick's personal interests include family activities, fitness, golf, reading, running, and soccer.

Edward Perez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. He also operates Laprad Perez & Associates 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, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementations through advisory programs or other providers.

Brandon La Carter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Quicken Loans. He previously operated LaCarter Worldwide from 2018 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Elizabeth Deutch is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an online resale business and serves on the board of directors for Team Happy Feet. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income solutions.

Jeremy Hershey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at The Huntington Investment Company and positions at Axa Advisors and State Farm. Outside of finance, he is writing and illustrating a children’s book that will be available for sale on Amazon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service.

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.

Jeremy Jones is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2011. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial needs and goals and helps implement plans to work toward those objectives. He assists high net-worth clients with investment, retirement, and income planning. Jeremy has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he held roles as Vice President of Retail Banking at The State Bank from 2007 to 2011, Branch Manager at Republic Bank from 2002 to 2007, and Branch Manager at Fifth Third Bank from 1999 to 2002. He is a Certified Financial Planner. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy enjoys family activities, social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and has been associated with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.

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.

Kevin Kilgren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kilgren is also co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming strategies. The firm serves high-net-worth clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

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.

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.

Michael Klassa is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Novi, MI. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Klassa is also the owner of Life & Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by an institutional platform.

Philip Spoljarick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Raymond James entities since 2013. He also operates Quadrant A Capital Management, a financial planning and investment management firm that works in conjunction with Raymond James Financial Services. 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. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

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.

Samuel Orlando is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Orlando Wealth Management and an associate at Center Street Wealth Strategies. 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. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Misenko III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His professional background includes roles at Quicken Loans LLC, Packaging Corporation of America, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Misenko Properties LLC and M&T Vending LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jon Vander Laan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative since 2022. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Private Wealth Advisor at Stonebrook Private from 2024 to 2026. Jon focuses on providing a personalized and holistic approach to financial planning. He takes time to understand each client's unique situation, analyzing and stress testing their financial status to identify opportunities and risks. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals, adjusting plans as life circumstances and market conditions change. Outside of his professional career, Jon enjoys family activities, football, golf, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.