Hugh Blake Thomas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. since 2021 and previously held a position at Tiaa from 2016 to 2020, with a sabbatical in between. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Derek Du Bois is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Northville, MI, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Smith and Associates (Ameriprise Financial). He has been involved as an advisor in training with Center Street Wealth Strategies. 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 institutions. The firm offers customized, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities and specialized programs for employer retirement plans.

Ryan Slater is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously worked at Siemens Healthcare from 2006 to 2017. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Neil Singal is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1996, dedicating his career to serving clients in the financial services industry. Neil focuses on personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Neil provides wealth management services primarily to business owners, attorneys, physicians, CPAs, non-profit organizations, and executives from the automotive, manufacturing, and banking sectors. His approach is attentive and disciplined, designed to help clients prepare for key transitions, including retirement and legacy planning. He works closely with clients and their families, often engaging children to provide financial education and discuss intergenerational wealth strategies. Neil graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional career, Neil enjoys spending time with his wife, Shani, and their four children, cycling, and playing golf. He is involved with organizations such as the Detroit Chessed Project, Hebrew Benevolent Society, Wolverine Sports Club - Cycling, and Yeshiva Beth Yehudah.

Erik Talmage is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has experience in athletics and gymnastics organizations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily 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 options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brian Dover is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and was previously with Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. Dover holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Plymouth, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Jennings is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on managing the wealth and finances of affluent families, women in transition, executives, closely held businesses, retirees, and entrepreneurs. Jennifer offers personalized financial advice and disciplined investment management to help clients pursue their financial goals and aspirations. Throughout her career, Jennifer has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation. Jennifer also serves as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, where she was a varsity field hockey player and served as co-captain. Born in Northern California, she currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan. She contributes to her community through volunteer opportunities with ChildSafe and the Judson Center, organizations focused on serving underprivileged children.

Sam Schmondiuk is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has held various roles since 2022. His career at Fidelity began as a Financial Representative, followed by positions as a Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming his current consultant role in 2026. Prior to that, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2021 to 2022. Sam focuses on building partnerships with clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes reliability and a holistic approach to assisting clients in achieving their long-term financial goals and preparing for both planned and unplanned life events. Outside of his professional work, Sam enjoys fitness, football, golf, music, and social events with friends. He also has an interest in exploring food.

Jamie Howells is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Howells is the owner of JJNL Investments LLC, which manages a single account focused on investing in a technology company developing an application. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jason Bowens is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leads a specialized Wealth Management team that assists business owners, executives, and families in planning and managing all aspects of their financial lives. He serves as a financial consultant, investment manager, and personal CFO to help clients achieve their individual financial objectives. Jason holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He has been recognized by Barron's in their "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" list for 2025 and 2026, as well as by Forbes on their "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2026. Jason also holds designations that enable him to work with professional athletes and entertainers, retirement plans, and high-net-worth clients. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, followed by two master's degrees: a Master of Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where he graduated with honors. Outside of his professional activities, Jason has interests in baseball, bowling, football, golfing, reading, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Montez Roberson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Fidelity Management Services, and FIS Global. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Lafave is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its portfolio models.

Jeffrey Kingzett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2009. He serves on the Financial Advisory Committee of the US Social Investment Forum, which advises on programs for financial advisors working with investors interested in environmental and social impact investing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income program uses a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver client recommendations within a framework influenced by Ameriprise’s affiliated products and distribution arrangements.

Scott Baldwin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent six years at Voya Financial Advisors. Baldwin has operated Baldwin Capital Management, Inc. since 1996 and is involved with Baldwin Capital Tax Services, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Nicholas Ajlouny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held roles at Michigan First Credit Union and United Wholesale Mortgage. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alison Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2026 and has no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles with several nonprofit organizations and a decade at the University of Michigan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach involves collaborative, non-discretionary implementation supported by internal investment research and third-party data.

Benjamin Griffith is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Ann Arbor, MI. He has held roles at Raymond James of Dominos Farms since 2011 and operated Ben Griffith Financial Services from 2017 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO of Bison Wealth Planners, a support company. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports its clients through various advisory programs.

Kenneth Bieri is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Wealth Strategies Financial Group, and several other firms. Bieri is also president of Bieri Agency, Inc., where he operates a life and health insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a broad network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Robert Rux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Complete Insurance Services, Goosehead Insurance, State Farm, and Citizens Insurance. Outside of finance, he umpires baseball and softball games in the Howell, MI area during the spring and summer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.