James Downing is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ann Arbor, MI, and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Mountain Tulip Inc., an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Jason Loiselle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has prior experience with H. Beck, Inc. and operates Nornarf, Inc. dba Loiselle & AMP Associates, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. He also serves on the board of the Loiselle Foundation and is active as a musician with Saoco. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Kellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ypsilanti, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Pink Sisters Inc and is involved as an employee and operations manager for Defined Balance, an LLC franchise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Alicia Barnhart is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she partners with corporate executives to help them utilize their company benefits, gain a clear understanding of their equity compensation, and efficiently integrate those elements into their larger family wealth plans. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, holding various positions including Vice President, Wealth Planner; Vice President, Financial Consultant; Financial Consultant; Investment Representative; and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alicia worked as a Financial Planner at ABN AMRO Financial Services from 2002 to 2004. Alicia holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Matthew Palmer II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Dardas is an Investment Consultant who partners with clients to develop personalized financial planning strategies tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. He employs a collaborative approach and conducts ongoing reviews to help clients adapt their strategies to changing market conditions and life events. Nicholas has experience as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and completed a Quantitative Strategies Internship at the Royal Bank of Canada in 2023. His professional background supports his focus on individualized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has personal interests including baseball, comedy, fitness, reading, and snowboarding.

Michelle Pumer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of her local neighborhood association, organizing meetings with city representatives and community members. Merrill, together with 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Ray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Raymond Sailus is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Secretary for the Toll Gate Ravines Homeowners Association in Ann Arbor, MI. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Matthew Gibson is the Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ann Arbor. He works with professional and business leaders, assisting them and their families with long-term financial planning and wealth management. His approach involves a team effort focusing on key life priorities such as career transitions, retirement, education, and legacy planning. The process they use emphasizes simplicity, transparency, disciplined asset management, and mutual accountability tailored to each client's lifestyle and goals. Before joining Merrill, Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biophysics from Brigham Young University and completed his Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He has prior experience working with growing technology companies and directing entrepreneurship education programs at the University of Michigan. His professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Matthew is active in his community, participating in organizations such as Dexter Little League and the Tauber Alumni Board for the Tauber Institute of Global Operations. He is also involved with the Blue Ocean Entrepreneur Competition for High School Students and the National Invention Convention. He lives in Michigan with his wife and family and enjoys activities like baseball, camping, football, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

James Potter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and has concurrently served as an advisor and held bank duties at Community Financial Credit Union since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing strategic and tactical model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Colin Talbot is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Edward Jones for six years. He is also involved as an associate with Family Legact Wealth Partners, managing client relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory work.

Xiaomin Deroo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Donald Radabaugh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2025 and previously spent 15 years with Avantax Advisory Services. Radabaugh also manages Donald Radabaugh Associates, PLLC, where he oversees tax preparation and accounting operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolio implementation, and access to third-party money managers.

Ivan Rose is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has previously held financial consulting and advisory roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Merrill Lynch, spanning from 2017 to 2025. Ivan emphasizes a team culture in his approach to servicing clients, advocating for collaborative environments to leverage collective knowledge and Fidelity's resources effectively. His professional experience covers a broad range of financial advisory and consulting roles, demonstrating a consistent focus on client service within the financial sector. Outside of his professional life, Ivan engages in family activities and enjoys football, golf, hiking, military service, and running.

Michael Leonard Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. Leonard co-owns Golden Rule Investments, an investment-related business, which he operates with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across multiple financial planning areas.

Ronald Shmyr is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 17 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jessica Axelsson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Rent North Equipment, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a range of investment options, including affiliated funds.

Jared Kersten is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Fisher Investments and PNC Bank. His current tenure at Cetera includes multiple entities within the firm since 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Timothy Grobosky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including The Huntington National Bank, Bank of America Corporation, and Merrill. Before entering the financial industry, he held various roles outside finance, including positions at Pancheros Mexican Grill and Old Carolina Barbecue. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions, offering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.