Darren Welch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Ally Bank and has worked in various roles including at educational institutions and hospitality businesses. He is based in Troy, MI. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Kronner Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Daniel Fisher is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Royal Alliance Associates, and Michigan Financial Companies. Outside of advising, he owns a small gutter cleaning business serving residential neighborhoods. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

Clayton Kendrick is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Senior Life Services and Academy Mortgage Corp. Kendrick is also involved with Total Home Lending, where he provides mortgage and real estate services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services along with affiliated insurance and lending programs.

Peace Little is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, they served in the United States Army and held teaching positions at Dearborn Advanced Technology Academy and Grand River Academy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

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.

Omar Jackson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

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 a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it offers specialized services such as fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Ryan Kus is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2021 and previously served at Voya Financial Advisors. Kus is president of Horizon Advisers, a firm that provides financial services and educational content through Horizon Adviser University, and he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products through independent agencies he leads. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Philip Sloan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he performs occasionally as a member of an oldies band called The Magic Moments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses that support client decision-making.

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.

Scott Prechtel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prechtel has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and has prior experience at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Aspen LLC and holds an administrative role in managing LRS Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Smith serves as secretary on the board of a nonprofit organization in Troy, Michigan. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and insurance-related services.