Kevin Barragan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and various construction-related businesses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Keith Dean is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations within a non-discretionary program.

Michael Burgher is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to create and maintain comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs and preferences. He aims to provide value during each engagement and serves as a reliable member of the advisory team with clear communication standards. Michael's professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Field Underwriter at Symmetry Financial Group. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Mortgage Loan Originator at Quicken Loans (now Rocket Mortgage). Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in baseball, concerts, playing musical instruments, music, parenthood, and reading.

Dale Bender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012 and also operates a tax preparation business. Additionally, he serves as Treasurer on the boards of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Rotary Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Battenberg is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2017, following a year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Battenberg Investment Co LLC, where he is involved in investment decisions. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Christopher Tyll is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. 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 within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Brian Schuessler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joaquin Gouch II is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, wealth management, and exit planning. He works with individuals, business owners, and organizations to develop strategies that align financial decisions with long-term goals and personal values. His expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joaquin earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lynn University. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is registered in multiple states. A native of Metro Detroit, Joaquin supports several community-based organizations such as Focus: HOPE, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, Reaching Higher, and the Salvation Army. He has a passion for volunteerism and mentoring youth. Joaquin and his wife live in Farmington Hills, where they spend time with family, enjoy watching movies, and remain physically active.

Kevin Kilgren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Lake, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kilgren is also co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming strategies. The firm serves high-net-worth clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Charles Belfiori is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Belfiori Consulting Group, a Sub S corporation managing payroll and expenses for his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic automation with advisor input and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

David Wagner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in their recommendations.

Glen Gheesling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as with Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Beth Brooks is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 24 years of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at Millennium Business Systems and Citizens Securities. Brooks is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual, pension, and charitable organization clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Kelly Petrocella is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and governmental entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David Hill is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Strategies Financial Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Q3 Asset Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Harvey Markzon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and Plante & Moran from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sophia Fazekas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Fifth Third Bank, and Fidelity Investments. 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 through a non-discretionary, research-driven advisory program.

Bonnie Anderson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 15 years and has operated Anderson Family Financial since 2005, which includes providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, employing various investment strategies and leveraging technology to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Scott Suomela is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. Suomela is based in Berkley, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.