Michael Burkhardt currently serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch, where he was an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2019 to 2022, and participated in the National Advisor Development Program from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Michael has partnered with clients to address a range of financial needs, aiming to build lasting relationships. His expertise spans investment consulting and financial solutions advisory. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with friends, attending social events, and playing golf.

Michael Petee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at DishOne and Student Painters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Katlyn Taylor is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in various roles including bartender at Coyote Joe's. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

William Jeffrey Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Jeffrey is also a Notary Public and is involved in managing a firm that provides non-variable insurance products and tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

William Degnan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, totaling over two decades at the firm. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered solutions and third-party asset managers.

Scott Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Gallant is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, including prior experience with Tambra Investments Inc. He also provides consulting services related to financial planning practice management and client acquisition through his business, TJG313 LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Eric Nichols is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Ryan Kus is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Horizon Advisers, and Corecap Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through his roles as president of KuscoInc and as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients nationwide through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various investment programs including third-party money managers and automated strategies.

Philip Sloan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2013, following a three-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he performs occasionally as a member of an oldies band. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steven Grimes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent significant time at Navigators and Principal Life Insurance Co. He owns Navigators Financial LLC, a support company for his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs like municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tyrone Thorpe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, MassMutual, and Prudential. Thorpe is also the owner of Quae Capital LLC, an investment-related firm operating in Farmington Hills, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches, offers access to third-party asset managers, and facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

David Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as secretary on the board of a nonprofit organization based in Troy, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Bryan Lister is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Renae Kobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at USAA, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. She is also employed at United Tax Service Inc, where she performs tax preparation and accounting work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Richard Tober is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Fifth Third Securities, TIAA-CREF, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Sheldon Robinette is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He has held positions within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2015 and worked at DoorDash between 2020 and 2021. Robinette holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes specialized capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Bradley Zarzycki is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, and has held prior roles at Prudential, Incrementum Investments, and Hantz Financial Services. Outside of financial services, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Prospero Holdings LLC and provided DJ services through Pro DJ Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with discretionary authority granted to portfolio strategists and offers access to third-party asset managers while also facilitating insurance product sales and affiliated trust services.

James Hicks is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Empower Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Community Financial Credit Union. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 SMAs and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Kieffer Donnelly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Donnelly has also taught at Oakland Community College and Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and may incorporate ESG criteria.