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.

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.

Devin Muylle is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in retail and hospitality sectors such as Great Lakes Wine & Spirits and Rustic Chic Boutique. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 licenses and offering 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience with Blue Water Asset Management and Invest Financial Corporation. He also operates Stites Financial LLC, an insurance agency and investment-related business he has managed since 1997. 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 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

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 CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an independent advisory business, RNB Greenlight LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

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.

Devon Manntz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, returning to the firm in 2024 after a previous ten-year tenure. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Daniel Holzman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to understand their goals and develop long-term strategies utilizing Fidelity's resources. Prior to his current position, Daniel served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant there from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Daniel worked as a Brokerage Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2022. He also gained experience as a Prime Brokerage Analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC from 2017 to 2020.

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.

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.

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.