Evan Kaczka is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services LLC and Gwfs Equities, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Pratik Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Shah serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on community outreach and humanitarian efforts, including MpowerAll, the Geetmala Foundation of Michigan, and the Abhi Shah Foundation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Christopher Davidson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with several affiliated firms before his current role, including Financial Engines Advisors and Ameriprise. 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 committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nicholas Dardas is an Investment Consultant who partners with clients to develop personalized financial planning strategies tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. He employs a collaborative approach and conducts ongoing reviews to help clients adapt their strategies to changing market conditions and life events. Nicholas has experience as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and completed a Quantitative Strategies Internship at the Royal Bank of Canada in 2023. His professional background supports his focus on individualized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has personal interests including baseball, comedy, fitness, reading, and snowboarding.

Michelle Pumer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of her local neighborhood association, organizing meetings with city representatives and community members. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Ray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Raymond Sailus is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Secretary for the Toll Gate Ravines Homeowners Association in Ann Arbor, MI. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Matthew Gibson is the Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ann Arbor. He works with a select group of business leaders, professionals, and families to help them achieve financial security and manage key aspects of their lives including retirement, philanthropy, and legacy. His team at Merrill employs a disciplined process focused on simplicity, transparency, and mutual accountability to tailor financial solutions based on clients' unique lifestyles, needs, and goals. Matthew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and personal retirement planning among other areas. He holds professional designations such as Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and licenses in long-term care, life, and health insurance. Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biophysics from Brigham Young University, and both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked with technology companies and directed entrepreneurship education programs. He is involved in community organizations such as Dexter Little League, Blue Ocean Entrepreneur Competition for High School Students, National Invention Convention, and the Tauber Alumni Board for the Tauber Institute of Global Operations. He lives in Michigan with his wife and family and enjoys baseball, camping, football, music, reading, running, and spending time with family.

James Potter Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Additionally, he has worked with Community Financial Credit Union since 2004, where he serves as an advisor and is compensated through salary and commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and employs advanced technology tools to support operational and research functions.

Colin Talbot is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Plymouth, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Edward Jones for six years. He is also involved as an associate with Family Legact Wealth Partners, managing client relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory work.

Xiaomin Deroo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Donald Radabaugh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2025 and previously spent 15 years with Avantax Advisory Services. Radabaugh also manages Donald Radabaugh Associates, PLLC, where he oversees tax preparation and accounting operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolio implementation, and access to third-party money managers.

Gregory Kendzicky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at TFO Wealth Partners and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Hungry Howies and teaching roles at Hillsdale College and Madonna University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Leonard Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. Leonard co-owns Golden Rule Investments, an investment-related business, which he operates with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across multiple financial planning areas.

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.

Graham Shullman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and MassMutual Financial Group since 2006. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Ronald Shmyr is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 17 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jessica Axelsson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Rent North Equipment, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a range of investment options, including affiliated funds.

Jared Kersten is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Fisher Investments and PNC Bank. His current tenure at Cetera includes multiple entities within the firm since 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Timothy Grobosky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including The Huntington National Bank, Bank of America Corporation, and Merrill. Before entering the financial industry, he held various roles outside finance, including positions at Pancheros Mexican Grill and Old Carolina Barbecue. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions, offering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.