Michael Ralston is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles from Intern to Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Planning Consultant before his current role. Michael partners with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop customized plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships with families based on trust, reliability, and consistent communication.

Casey Sage is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, Sage worked for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for 13 years. Outside of advising, Sage serves as Community Relations Director for The Alexander Foundation, a charity supporting families of children with craniofacial diseases, and previously held a senior role in an online activewear business. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

Brandon Hughes is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Michigan Pension & Financial, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Slippery Rock University and Westinghouse Electric Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Keaton Hirsch is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Capstone Partners. Hirsch has also been affiliated with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Judith Hernandez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has worked at several firms including The Financial Planning Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory work, Hernandez is also a fitness instructor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and a variety of investment strategies, backed by extensive operational and research tools.

David Long Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Farmington Hills, MI. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill from 2006 to 2009 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Matthew Van Hekken is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Fidelity Investments, The Huntington Investment Company, and Cetera. He is based in Novi, Michigan. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Diana Reid is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she serves as the primary contact for affluent investors and their families, providing support tailored to individual needs and preferences. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Central Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current role in 2022.

Michelle Joseph is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brighton, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, with a two-year period at Invest Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various strategies including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

Jacob Neu is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at the University of Detroit Mercy from 2013 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Lisa Madill is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMS since 2006 and also has experience with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Joseph Michael is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, J. Michael Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jennifer Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lee E. Holland, CPA, CFP, and Lee E. Holland & Associates, P.C. outside of her current role. Additionally, Walker provides tax preparation and accounting services through her own businesses and serves as a notary public. 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 advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and utilizes a variety of portfolio management options including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Evan Belland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to help them understand their options, create comprehensive financial plans, and take confident steps toward their financial futures. His client focus areas include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Evan specializes in guiding individuals and families through the financial planning process, particularly focusing on retirement planning and investment strategies. He assists clients in navigating complex financial decisions related to major life milestones, tailoring financial plans to the unique visions and priorities of each family. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and applies his expertise to help clients achieve greater clarity and confidence in their financial transitions. Raised in Metro Detroit, Evan attended Brother Rice High School and Michigan State University. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Susan Wellman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at United Wholesale Mortgage and Keating Network. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Relations at Curus, a non-investment-related position. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm supports approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Carrie Fielder is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing three years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has an additional nineteen years of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. based in Farmington Hills, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kyle Adams is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Michigan Financial Companies and has experience in financial planning and securities sales. He has also held positions outside finance, including work in landscaping and at a golf club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Rachel Meekhof is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at several companies including Memphis Pizza Cafe and Bayer CropScience. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Rita Orow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities 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 within a non-discretionary program.

Erold Merko is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property in Bonita Springs, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.