James Gallagher Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

David Kelton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Independent Financial Advisors and LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Kelly Boyd is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Boyd is also involved in delivering financial seminars through White Glove Workshops. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven investment solutions.

Roy Stewart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI, since 2001. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technological tools.

Ramzi Boyd is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. His outside business activities include financial planning and retirement income distribution planning through Comerica Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, portfolio management options, and financial planning services supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Joel Michalek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northville, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a precinct delegate for the Republican Committee State Convention. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Robert Altizer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2004 and has served as a high school sports official since 2006. Altizer is also involved in community organizations, including board membership with ARC of Dearborn/Dearborn Heights and participation in the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce. 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, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and is notable for its municipal advisory services and affiliated institutional solutions.

Nicklaus Jensen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waterford Township, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with Edward Jones in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has experience in various roles at Quantum Packaging Technologies LLC, Rocket Mortgage, and other positions outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jay Peitsch is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and affiliated entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Tedd Laporte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been concurrently employed at Cooper Standard Automotive since 2006 as a manager. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Dean Thurman Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business called White Glove. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing a range of financial planning and advisory services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to model portfolios and research, and a broad array of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Nicholas Bageris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as institutional, pension, charitable, and municipal clients, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

John Rogers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Farmington Hills, MI, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Robert Hinshon Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and has operated his own practice, Robert Cornelius Hinshon Jr., since 1975. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance through Hinshon Financial Planning, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and various investment strategies.

Jay Kempf is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc since 2004. He serves as a board member of Glen Eden Memorial Parks and is a director for WELS Lutherans for Life of Michigan, a pregnancy care center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers a planning service separate from portfolio management, emphasizing written recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Zachary Bensinger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he was formerly affiliated with Michigan State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning offerings.

Mark Mann is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. He is also associated with Quadrant A Capital Management, where he works alongside the branch manager and owner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Christopher Mc Connell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master's Degree from the University of West Florida. Christopher has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Sawyer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Farmington, MI, and has six years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wayne State University for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and head coach of the Sawyer Development Institute, a hockey summer program in Trenton, MI. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of management options.

Christopher Kherkher is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations to deliver comprehensive advisory services.