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.

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.

Andrew Kellogg is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his role at Raymond James, Kellogg works as an independent contractor managing client requests for Bison Wealth Planners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, leveraging analytical tools and risk profiling, and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

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.

Stephanie Diebold is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chelsea, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and KeyBank National Association. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

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.

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.

Frederick Babe is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Michigan State University and Bison Wealth Planners. 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 emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique arrangement with a municipal advisor.

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.