Samuel Maness is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He is the owner of McLaren Wealth Strategies LLC, where he plays an active role in managing and running the business. His prior experience includes roles at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and Valmark Securities, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Jordan Schultz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for five years at Agnew Construction. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jackie Boesman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill since 2019 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. She has also worked at Quicken Loans and Dynamic BDC, and held positions at the University of Maryland Global Campus. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Mulvihill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at WWK Investments and Centria Healthcare. Outside of advising, she owns Mauve Event Management, a business that plans and manages events. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joann Price is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Advanced Wealth Strategies. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Anthony Showich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of advising, he holds a 33% ownership interest in Daleview Construction, LLC, a new home construction business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs research and analytics to support diversified investment solutions and offers both brokerage and advisory services.

Moiz Kharodawala is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also serves as an independent insurance agent through Gleba and Associates. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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 a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at General Motors for seven years and had a brief tenure at Demetrike Wells-O'Brien State Farm. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with noted expertise in model portfolios and the use of AI in research.

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.

Julie Shaw is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Kristopher Kerr is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shannon Mc Kee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight 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 a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

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.

Ryan Young is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Hope College for two years and spent nine years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.

Timothy A. Shelton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2003, including prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services while delivering advisory work through proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.