Michael Ringler is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various firms including Avantax and Cetera. He is also the owner of Ringler Wealth, LLC, a financial services business in Clinton Township, Michigan, where he serves as an insurance broker and manages client relationships. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Darren Welch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Ally Bank and has worked in various roles including at educational institutions and hospitality businesses. He is based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Baird is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aurora Securities, Concorde Investment Services, and Hantz Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a non-voting board member of Verlinde Insurance Agency, a licensed insurance corporation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program offerings.

Daniel Fisher is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Royal Alliance Associates, and Michigan Financial Companies. Outside of advising, he owns a small gutter cleaning business serving residential neighborhoods. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

Michael Burkhardt currently serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch, where he was an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2019 to 2022, and participated in the National Advisor Development Program from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Michael has partnered with clients to address a range of financial needs, aiming to build lasting relationships. His expertise spans investment consulting and financial solutions advisory. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with friends, attending social events, and playing golf.

Michael Petee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at DishOne and Student Painters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aaron Oskey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and Firstmerit Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and investor in several business entities unrelated to investing, including Christopher Care, Choosing Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jennifer Michalski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working with several firms since 2020, including Planning Alternatives and Hoover & Associates. Prior to her advisory roles, she held positions in diverse sectors such as retail at Home Depot and at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

William Jeffrey Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Jeffrey is also a Notary Public and is involved in managing a firm that provides non-variable insurance products and tax preparation services. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Lorri Freed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her prior experience includes 21 years at SIGMA Financial Corporation. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party resources.

Scott Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Janelle Micks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Richmond, MI. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steffen Mc Caughtry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he held various roles including employment at Olive Garden and Wing Snob. He continues to work at Olive Garden outside of his advisory role. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, with notable scale across advisory, insurance, and banking partnerships.

Matthew Blackman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Sigma Planning Corporation, Michigan Financial Company, UHY Corporate Finance, and the University of Michigan. Blackman is also involved with Trinitas Planning Group, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. Its platform offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Scott Prechtel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prechtel has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and has prior experience at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Aspen LLC and holds an administrative role in managing LRS Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joseph Cercone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Community Choice Credit Union and Livonia Italian Bakery. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,900 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Renae Kobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at USAA, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. She is also employed at United Tax Service Inc, where she performs tax preparation and accounting work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Jacob Bourassa is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Mann Financial Group. Bourassa is also associated with Southworth & Wilson, Inc. in a support role. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kieffer Donnelly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Donnelly has also taught at Oakland Community College and Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Meagan Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Oxford Junior Wildcats, acting as Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.