Thomas Ogar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Previously, he operated a manufacturing consulting business servicing a contract with Borg Warner Automotive. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Granner is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an at-large board member of ANBU Children International, a nonprofit organization supporting destitute children in South India. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic financial planning on a standalone basis, enabling clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Brandon Caverly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brandon Moore is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025. He specializes in helping clients evaluate their current financial situations and aims to provide them with the confidence to develop healthy habits that strengthen their financial wellness. Outside of his professional work, Brandon has interests in board games, family activities, football, museums, pets, and traveling.

Judith Mccammon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations and proprietary return estimates, to support its financial planning process.

James Leventis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a health insurance sales business as a sole proprietor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Gerald Mangona is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a keyboard player and vocalist with Packin Heat LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branches. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Ashley Yashin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brett Jackson is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has worked at several firms including PNC Investments LLC, LPL Financial, and Parkland Securities. Jackson also holds a role as Senior Regulatory Analyst at Market Share Inc., where he assists financial professionals with compliance and regulatory requirements. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing across a range of investment vehicles.

Nicholas Muraca is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Ann Arbor, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, all with Mass Mutual-affiliated firms since 2014. He is a partner and financial advisor at Insight Financial Partners LLC, where he focuses on retirement planning, investment advisory, and insurance planning for clients in the Ann Arbor area. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-based strategies.

Michael Fitzmorris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Fitzmorris serves as Treasurer and board member of Child Care Network, a local nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Joseph Biscaro is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has prior experience at C&U Americas and Robert Bosch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities in Hillsdale, MI. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Nitish Kulkarni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, and United Wholesale Mortgage. 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 network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mitchell Carter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and has held academic positions at Wayne State University and Albion College. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts in its tailored planning approach.

Frank Sims Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 12 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. and earlier tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering with a focus on fixed annuities through Pacific Life. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisor input to support retirement planning and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Glen Darmos is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, and Money Source Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in coaching fastpitch softball and is employed at a golf course. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options through a network of independent Financial Professionals and maintains proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Troy Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Lyon, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm operates with a centralized retirement-income consulting team and emphasizes the use of managed accounts and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Paul Benson Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Glen Walborn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Plymouth Lions Club and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through a variety of portfolio management styles and supports its advisors with extensive research and model management options.

Joshua Larsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Larsen serves as a board member for AYSO Region 610 and coaches youth soccer in the Jackson area. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment recommendations.