David Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Enmar Alayoubi is a Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Fidelity, including four years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research, and employs tax-aware processes and risk management techniques.

Dennis Taylor is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Innovative Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation services through Innovative Financial Services, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

Lance Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFA® and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Guglielmetti Asset Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Raymond James. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research, model portfolios, and various operational tools.

John Kulhavi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 3 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney for his parents in Macomb, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Shaun Perakovic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Scott Rentz is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2005, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and most recently Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and provides oversight and advisory services to multiple registered investment companies and intermediaries.

Thomas Shook is a Financial Consultant I currently working at Fidelity. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, serving in roles including Investment Management Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position that began in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Financial Consultant, respectively, from 2018 to 2021. Thomas takes a relationship-centered approach to financial consulting, focusing on helping clients navigate financial decisions with confidence and clarity. His professional experience spans investment management and financial planning, supporting clients through various stages of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests in golf and traveling.

Ryan Hansinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021 and serves as Director of Operations at AT Aspen LLC. Hansinger is also a networking member of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering diversified investment solutions and ERISA fiduciary services through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Ryan Faris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement plans.

Ryan Barrett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011 and is a 50% owner and partner in B&T Wealth Management, LLC, which supports his Raymond James practice. Barrett also owns RPB Financial Management, a support company, and holds a 50% ownership interest in R&R Investment Holdings, 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, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Amanda Bell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Maria Baron is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in supervising an online boutique on Etsy that features coffee cups and t-shirts designed by her daughter. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Recommendations are supported by centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations.

Jesse Adams is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2009. 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 retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jay Smith is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 1986 and currently operates out of Oxford, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that holds real estate used for his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized employer advisory programs.

Steven Du Charme is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rochester Hills, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Tether is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Auburn Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as ongoing collaborations using firm-approved analytical tools to guide client recommendations.

Samantha Trudell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Raymond James & Associates and Comerica Securities. Outside of advising, she is also a Mary Kay consultant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Robert Whitcomb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Denise Palmer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a guardian and conservator for a family member, managing personal and financial affairs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.