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.

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.

David Jaffa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of the Sheri & David Jaffa Family Support Foundation and is a board member of the American Technion Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with extensive program and custodian options.

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.

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.

Phillip Desantis is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Hantz Financial Services from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Erik Gotaas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a separate business focused on fixed annuities, life, long-term care, disability, and health insurance outside of LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, with solutions for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Swain Delly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked in the automotive industry at General Motors, Stellantis, FCA, and Magna Car Top Systems for over a decade. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Gellasch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He serves as secretary on the Board of Directors for Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Robynne Henry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Grady Darnell is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with families to design and implement wealth plans that provide the confidence needed to enjoy their lives. Grady joined Fidelity Investments in 2015 and has held several positions within the firm, including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant, before becoming Vice President in 2024. His experience spans across financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Grady has interests in art, baseball, cars, cooking and baking, golf, and reading.

Ted Campbell is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held positions such as Senior Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2015 to 2018, Financial Consultant at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2015, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2012 to 2014. Ted focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He prioritizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. He holds a California Insurance License.

Donald Gillis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. He is also the owner of The Gillis Group, a support company based in Highland, MI. 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, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Adam Upleger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advantage Tax and Financial, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, and Topgolf. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

John Condra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental real estate property in Fenton, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Larry Wright Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Foresters Financial Services from 2011 to 2019 and with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. He is based in Farmington Hills, MI. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers across multiple program platforms.