Joann Blake is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. Her prior roles include long-term positions with Avantax Advisory Services and Radabaugh Financial Services. She is treasurer/comptroller for a nonprofit organization, Boys and Girls Bible Clubs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matthew Bocketti is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quicken Loans and UBS. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches a local youth baseball team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Mistry is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Phillip Desantis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Hantz Financial Services from 2014 to 2018. His other business activities include a tax preparation and accounting practice, DeSantis CPAs PLLC. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by in-house research and technology.

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.

Nicholas Alexander is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he spent 11 years at Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Alexander owns and operates a hop farm in northern Michigan and serves as a board member of the Hop Growers of Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he also works at Lisa's Produce Market, where he performs general labor and cashiering duties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering customized asset-allocation advice and performance reporting through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

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.

Christopher Millio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saline, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages the expenses of his financial planning practice through CNZ & Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement income advice.

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 Services Advisors, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2004 and previously at Ben Griffith Financial Services. Outside of finance, she is an author and has operated a photography business since 2004. 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 utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Elizabeth Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with banking and bookkeeping for a plumbing business owned by her fiancé. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.