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.

Douglas Ray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and includes unique regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Balagna is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers.

Xiaomin Deroo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrew Vane is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Legacy Financial Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has engineering experience with YA Engineering Services and Donan Engineering, and previously worked at Eastern Michigan University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools, while also supporting municipal and public finance activities and specialized advisory programs.

Timothy Grobosky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America Corporation, Merrill, and The Huntington National Bank. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles in the food service industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm’s investment approach combines systematic due diligence and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Diane Winner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial and Bank of Ann Arbor since 2013, following three years at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she competes as a powerlifter in Michigan-based competitions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by technology and a broad suite of financial products.

Juliette Gassner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in roles including at Draught Horse Brewery and Powerhouse Gym. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brady Higgins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential. His career includes roles at Ameriprise and Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC prior to joining Thrivent. His background also includes several years in education at multiple high schools and colleges. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning relationships. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Gyuwon Kim is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

Anthony Ajlouny is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in South Lyon, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Auto-Owners Insurance and IHS Markit. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

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.

Albert Sharp II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a motel and apartment business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.