Kent Chesney is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Elle Homes LLC, a residential home construction general contracting business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework for recommendations.

Barbara Kreitsch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. She also owns Glidden Solutions Inc., an LLC that manages employees supporting her financial advisory practice, and is involved as a partner in an LLC that leases shared office space with other Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm emphasizes a structured investment approach supported by internal research and collaboration between clients and advisors.

Eric Hermes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clinton Township, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016 and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Brianna Bowman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience in the industry. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various positions primarily within the hospitality sector. Outside of finance, she has been involved with several restaurant and service businesses. 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’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance product facilitation.

Divyesh Sharma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors Inc. and Northwestern Mutual. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Chris Demasse is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2009 to 2024. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Naomi Stiekes is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with over 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and participates in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its advisory services.

David Jozefiak is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit and has experience as a movie extra and commercial actor. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Teri Prause is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including her current role since 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income recommendations and annual planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gezim Kello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Jack Jerzewski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. He has held positions at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life, among others. Jerzewski serves as President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, a nonprofit board role. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a broad range of financial planning and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Catherine Branch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, special needs, and divorce.

Justin Hulett is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, after a brief period at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Grand Slam Getaways, LLC, a short-term rental property business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jaime Wichlacz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Jaime held positions at the University of Detroit Mercy and The Guidance Center. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Jean Charles Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes four years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Mikhail Youdin is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in St Clair Shores, MI since 2014. He also works as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, teaching Economics courses both in-person and online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Lori Oancea is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisor, MassMutual, and Signator/JHFN SII. Outside of her advisory work, she is actively involved in estate planning as an attorney, offering services in wills, trusts, and probate, and serves as the Director of Financial Planning for the Certified Financial Planner program at Oakland University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large national network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Neil Dylewski is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on partnering with clients to understand their unique financial visions and long-term goals. He leverages his knowledge, experience, and Fidelity's resources to co-create and maintain personalized wealth plans tailored to clients' income, investment, and wealth transference needs. Neil has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Financial Representative to his current position. His earlier experience includes serving as a Wealth Planner at Cambridge Investment Research from 2006 to 2010 and as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services from 2003 to 2006. Outside of his professional work, Neil enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with family, fitness activities, kayaking, music, and outdoor adventures.

Fritz Tompkins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs. He collaborates with clients to manage risk and create strategies that address wealth planning, insurance, investments, tax-efficient investing, and estate planning to help maximize family wealth. Tompkins has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, holding various roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Stock Plan Consultant, and Core Service Trading Representative. This progression reflects his extensive experience in the financial services sector.

Kimberley Greenwald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Kimberley worked at Pacific Life Insurance Co. and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. She also works as an online nutrition coach through Heritage Church's HDC Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products.