Erik Gotaas is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Farmington, MI. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a non-variable insurance business specializing in fixed annuities, life, long-term care, disability, and health insurance. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisors utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Ceaser Jr. is a CFP® professional with 50 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has also been involved with Ceaser Capital Management since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, integrating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jung Hutchins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent time at Beacon Asset Management, LLC. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Melinda Armbruster is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of experience with Robert Baird, following 13 years at Singleton Family Dentistry. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Samantha MacFarland is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop and maintain their financial plans. She focuses on educating and empowering clients to understand their financial situations and the resources available at Fidelity. Samantha approaches each client account with a level of care equivalent to how she manages her own finances. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and a Personal Banker at Comerica Bank from 2020 to 2021. Outside of her professional work, Samantha has interests in cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, kayaking, theater, and traveling.

John Mathey is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing. Mathey serves on the Finance Committee of the charitable organization Food Gatherers. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment and advisory services including portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and tax-management strategies, supported by internal research and manager oversight.

Sherwyn Mistry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of a vacation home business under Riverhouse Capital Management LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to tailor solutions based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Brian Maxson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial industry on October 19, 1987, the date of the stock market crash, which influenced his approach to understanding market fundamentals and helping clients avoid emotional decision-making. Brian's expertise includes advising ambitious clients such as automotive, medical, and private equity executives, engineers, business owners, attorneys, and physicians. He focuses on structuring practical, tactical, and timely strategies for areas including retirement planning, portfolio management, legacy planning, and family wealth management strategies. Brian also serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies that may consist of individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Brian supports organizations such as the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation, American Diabetes Foundation, Faustman Labs, Eversight, The Humane Society, and his alma mater. He enjoys antiquing, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Alison Lecloux is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Ralph Gallo III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works at Lisa's Produce Market performing various labor and cashiering duties. 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, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Monica William is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Plymouth, MI, and has three years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2023. Outside of her financial advisory role, Monica serves as a pastor of congregational care and a United Methodist Elder, and she provides chaplain services to the West Bloomfield Police Department. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses addressing a range of financial planning topics, with ongoing reviews and an option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Ashley Kremhelmer is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has prior experience at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Kamleshkumar Shah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones and Thrivent Financial, he worked for 15 years at DXC Technology Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard across a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Dan Davis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Dan focuses on helping clients navigate financial complexity and uncertainty by aligning their finances with their life goals. He aims to make financial planning clear and straightforward, ensuring clients have peace of mind knowing their wealth is structured to support their objectives. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in family activities, military service, parenthood, reading, and writing.

Pete Sebastian is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at preserving and growing their wealth. He focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Sebastian holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and provides guidance on investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He also coordinates with Bank of America specialists to offer comprehensive solutions encompassing banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sebastian is involved with American Corporate Partners. His personal interests include baseball, football, traveling, and watching movies.

Deborah Burkhalter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and previously spent 12 years at Ben Griffith Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, she is an author of a romance novel and has operated a photography business for over two decades. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports advisory programs along with specialized municipal and public finance work.

Elizabeth Williams is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Jpmorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Securities, Executive Wealth Management, Invest Financial Corporation, and Chase Investment Services. She is also involved as an owner and partner in Overflow Plumbing LLC, where she assists with banking and bookkeeping. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mark Fraker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, working with affluent families and individuals to develop disciplined, goals-based wealth management strategies. Mark holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Ann Arbor Pioneer and attended Eastern Michigan University without obtaining a degree. Mark's approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Xiaodi Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025, Wang worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for five years and Wells Fargo Bank NA for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a broader range of investment strategies.

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.