John Duncan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, including seven years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including funds and model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Murphy Salgat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Ann Arbor, MI. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, previously working at Farm Bureau Insurance and several companies outside the financial sector. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

Kayla Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She previously worked for the State of Michigan for eleven years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Rueger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at L.M. Kohn & Company, Edward Jones, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Pilot Wealth Management as part of his business activities. 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, utilizing various models and third-party subadvisors, and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with technology and operational tools.

Brian Schrag is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. for seven years. He is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Evan Bloom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Plante & Moran PLLC, Hantz Tax & Business, and Doeren Mayhew & Co., P.C. before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Justin Rush is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked with The Nemes Rush Group, LLC and J. Alden Associates, Inc. from 2021 to 2025, and spent six years at Ford. He serves as an advisor and board member for two non-profit organizations in Michigan: the Student Advocacy Center and Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Noodle Partners, PBC and Michigan Medicine in roles outside the financial advisory field. 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 advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and access to affiliated mutual funds and separately managed accounts.

Roman Kisz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Dymatize Enterprises, Slammin Salmon Inc, and TK Engineered Plastics. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Periord Jr. is a CFP® and Series 63-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Saline, MI. He has 40 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations on income sources and withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Lyons is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Foguth Financial Group and J.W. Cole Financial. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Brandon Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Hantz Group, and the University of Michigan. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Mueller is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2014 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Mary Huff Earnest is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. Mary draws on investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to create flexible wealth management approaches tailored to changing market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy and LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mary holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mary participates actively in community volunteering, reflecting the tradition at Merrill of serving the communities where they work. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys golfing, music, and traveling.

Delmer Watson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Swiss Colony, Client Services Incorporated, and Unigroup. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a driver for Uber and Lyft and has experience in customer service. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients choosing how to implement advice through brokerage or advisory programs.

Dan Baldwin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manchester, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Ernst and Young from 2011 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

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.

Gary Paul is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chelsea, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 33 years of industry experience, including six years with Ameriprise and five years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.