Cassie Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Mainstay Capital Management, TD Ameritrade, and positions in education at Southern New Hampshire University and Ross Medical Education Center. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Zachary Pachera is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Evangelista & Associates. He also worked as an educator at Skyline High School and Forsythe Middle School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and specialized programs.

James Steele is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Meccom Corporation for twelve years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create diversified model portfolios. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies including AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Christopher Pugh is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Winans Woods Homeowners Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated approach called “WealthPlan.”

Amy Dennis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Amy has been with Raymond James since 2016 and has also worked at Ben Griffith Financial Services. She is currently involved as an associate at Bison Wealth Planners, where she engages in client service and transaction activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports specialized municipal and public finance work.

Bryan Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2015. Outside of his work in finance, he is involved with Synod Residential Services, an organization he has been connected to since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Brent Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently at Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI. He spent 10 years with Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Legacy Financial, a non-investment-related business in Ann Arbor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and advanced modeling tools.

Kallapiran Ramanujam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kohl's and SIZIGI, as well as time spent pursuing studies at Wayne State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chad Nyitray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors for over two decades. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering, including fixed annuity and life insurance products. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sean Wallace is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative II. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Service Associate at Raymond James from 2012 to 2015. In his current role, Sean focuses on empowering clients to pursue their financial goals by providing clear guidance tailored to individual circumstances. He works to help clients navigate industry terminology and develop personalized financial plans designed to address various personal and market events. Outside of his professional work, Sean's personal interests include biking, board games, gardening, movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Kevin Ackroyd is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients' unique goals and changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University. Committed to serving his community, he actively volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys baseball, football, hiking, skiing, and volleyball.

Charles O'Quinn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns GMO Enterprises LLC, a family business formed to hold and operate a farm and real estate holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Phifer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a quantitative and fundamental research-based approach to portfolio construction and oversight.

Rex Stanczak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head basketball coach at Father Gabriel Richard High School. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Amanda Progar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience in the industry, including previous work at First Midwest Advisors, LLC. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed in educational and senior living settings. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Craig Shipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including TIAA-CREF and Merrill, and has been affiliated with DFCU Financial and Cuso Financial Services since 2011. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tricia Kaye is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peisy Sulimin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Sulimin worked at Solamanasye Grasia, where they owned a company focused on educating the community about healthy plant-based protein through workshops. Sulimin holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at several financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank and Morgan Stanley. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates planning services from managed-account programs.

Kylee Mohammed is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has worked for 12 years since 2014. Her entire industry experience is with Ameriprise. 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 tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joelle Emery is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at McLaren Wealth Strategies and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and has coached weightlifting since 2014. She is an independent contractor coach at Lily Weightlifting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal and public finance work.