Christopher Jacobs is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morningstar Investment Services and Trustee Empowerment & Protection, and he has been with various Schwab entities since 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset investment approach supported by research and centralized operational capabilities.

Marilyn Carter Hogan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Regal Securities, BrokersXpress LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is the founder of Carter Capital Management and serves as Vice President of the Huron Valley Referral Network. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

John Cochran is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he assists clients in determining financially possible strategies and aligning efficient, objective plans to help them work toward their financial goals throughout their lives. Prior to his current role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2022. John's professional experience centers on wealth planning and financial consulting, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of client needs and investment strategies. His approach emphasizes perspective and experience to deliver tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, John has personal interests that include golf, hiking, military service, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Richard Hart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. He is also involved in managing A2 Business LLC, a payroll service unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Angela Stanley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant and Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Wealth Management Assistant at Affinity Wealth Solutions from 2010 to 2011. Angela focuses on helping clients improve their relationship with wealth management and Fidelity. She emphasizes the importance of having a financial plan and executing it to help clients maintain control and work towards their goals despite external uncertainties. Outside of her professional work, Angela's personal interests include camping, cooking and baking, fitness, gardening, parenthood, and traveling.

Alicia Mc Govern is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belleville, MI, where she has worked since 2007, totaling 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Womens Wealth and Wellness, a nonprofit focused on women’s education and health initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors nationwide.

Robert Coates is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored written recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christopher Bergen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, MI. He specializes in wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals, working closely with clients one-on-one to develop personalized financial plans. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He operates within the Merrill Lynch tradition of community involvement and actively volunteers with organizations such as the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, SOS Community Services, and Unified - HIV Health & Beyond. Outside of his professional activities, Christopher enjoys biking, boating, cooking, dancing, hiking, music, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Benjamin Griffith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2010 and led Ben Griffith Financial Services from 2017 to 2023. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO of Bison Wealth Planners, a support company, and has held various roles involving insurance agency work and private investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and advisory services supported by analytical tools, with notable engagement in municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Michael Ceaser Jr. is a CFP® professional with 50 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has also been involved with Ceaser Capital Management since 2013. 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. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, integrating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jung Hutchins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent time at Beacon Asset Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Melinda Armbruster is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of experience with Robert Baird, following 13 years at Singleton Family Dentistry. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Samantha MacFarland is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop and maintain their financial plans. She focuses on educating and empowering clients to understand their financial situations and the resources available at Fidelity. Samantha approaches each client account with a level of care equivalent to how she manages her own finances. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and a Personal Banker at Comerica Bank from 2020 to 2021. Outside of her professional work, Samantha has interests in cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, kayaking, theater, and traveling.

John Mathey is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing. Mathey serves on the Finance Committee of the charitable organization Food Gatherers. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment and advisory services including portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and tax-management strategies, supported by internal research and manager oversight.

Brian Maxson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial industry on October 19, 1987, the date of the stock market crash, which influenced his approach to understanding market fundamentals and helping clients avoid emotional decision-making. Brian's expertise includes advising ambitious clients such as automotive, medical, and private equity executives, engineers, business owners, attorneys, and physicians. He focuses on structuring practical, tactical, and timely strategies for areas including retirement planning, portfolio management, legacy planning, and family wealth management strategies. Brian also serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies that may consist of individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Brian supports organizations such as the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation, American Diabetes Foundation, Faustman Labs, Eversight, The Humane Society, and his alma mater. He enjoys antiquing, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Alison Lecloux is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. 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 planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Monica William is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Plymouth, MI, and has three years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2023. Outside of her financial advisory role, Monica serves as a pastor of congregational care and a United Methodist Elder, and she provides chaplain services to the West Bloomfield Police Department. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses addressing a range of financial planning topics, with ongoing reviews and an option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Kamleshkumar Shah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones and Thrivent Financial, he worked for 15 years at DXC Technology Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard across a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Dan Davis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Dan focuses on helping clients navigate financial complexity and uncertainty by aligning their finances with their life goals. He aims to make financial planning clear and straightforward, ensuring clients have peace of mind knowing their wealth is structured to support their objectives. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in family activities, military service, parenthood, reading, and writing.

Deborah Burkhalter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and previously spent 12 years at Ben Griffith Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, she is an author of a romance novel and has operated a photography business for over two decades. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports advisory programs along with specialized municipal and public finance work.