John Pettifurd is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has held this role since 2025 and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, John gained experience as a Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2019 to 2023, and as a Personal Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. from 2018 to 2019. His background spans various aspects of financial services, contributing to his expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, John has interests that include the beach, football, lakes, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Stephen Kucharski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and SCOTTRADE, Inc. He serves as an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jennifer Mullett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cara Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington Hills, MI. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Michigan Securities, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and PKS Advisory 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Sandeep Sidhu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America N.A. in 2022, he worked at Certus X Partners for five years and Eaton Corporation for ten years. He maintains a passive advisory role as a director at Certus X Partners LLC. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Neil Bitzer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and has maintained the Professional Affiliation Program since 2002. Bitzer also operates BBCM Financial Services, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio management, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options available.

Karen May is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Clarkston, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2011 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed health and life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative, software-driven planning process and offers a range of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Anthony Legg is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he worked at Empower Financial Services and has experience in various other roles including real estate and healthcare-related positions. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term orientation.

David Engstrom is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held prior positions at Fifth Third Bank, Cetera, and LPL Financial. Engstrom is currently based in Novi, Michigan. Charles Schwab serves 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 with multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Michael Mercer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Mark Dickinson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2014. 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 strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abraham Robertson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. He previously worked at Riversource Distributors Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Clarity Tax Professionals, LLC, a tax preparation business, and Acres of Eden LLC, a farm operation in Fergus Falls, MN. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining modeling techniques and tax-efficiency analysis to support client income strategies.

Kimberly Ybarra is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch for 22 years before joining Raymond James, where she has been since 2022. 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, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Eric Konopka is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a fireworks retail company in Michigan. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nathan Barbieri is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors, LLC and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Cheers Lapeer Bar in Lapeer, Michigan. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

Vianna Burns is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked within JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kenneth Harb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, where he participates in meetings and reviews tax credit issuances for underutilized real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Grant Sutter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to this role, he has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Hillary Ziemba is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works closely with clients and Financial Consultants to develop personalized financial strategies that align with clients' specific goals and needs. Hillary's experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Investor Center Intern in 2022. Through these positions, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning processes.

Michael Hudzik is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Novi, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Michigan Council on Economic Education, contributing to efforts to educate teachers about economic systems and participating in organizational fundraising. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, firm research, and affiliated sub-advisers.