Rachel Aviles is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial goals. With a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and legacy planning, Rachel works closely with clients to develop flexible financial strategies that respond to evolving market conditions. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy. Before transitioning to financial advising, she practiced law, an experience that enhances her understanding of clients’ needs. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Rachel is committed to building strong client relationships through open dialogue and customized financial planning. She is also active in her community, participating in the Rochester Rotary Club and the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement. Outside of her professional role, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in activities such as camping, swimming, cooking, reading, traveling, writing, and yoga. She values giving back to the community through education and leadership initiatives, reflecting her dedication to both clients and community service.

August Hurt III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Steven Ciolek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birch Run, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Pacek is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual financial goals and the evolving market conditions. Thomas leverages investment insights from Merrill, as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, to support his clients' comprehensive financial needs. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwood University. Thomas is committed to engaging with the communities he serves, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. His approach centers on collaborating one-on-one with clients to help them pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Jeffery Wood is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Saginaw, Michigan, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2013 and 2014, respectively. Wood is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving as President of both the Optimist Club of Saginaw and the Exchange Club of Saginaw, and holds board roles with other local nonprofits focused on community service and empowerment. 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 tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Scott Hagenbach is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, currently serving as a financial advisor in Saginaw, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a tournament fishing LLC and occasionally participates in tournaments with his son. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Kathleen Walraven is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saginaw, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of an agricultural business, Pete's Paradise Acres LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and global investment insights.

Nicholas Zaucha is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, based in Saginaw, MI. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and a proprietary money market fund, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marc Kaeckmeister is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, Cetera, The Huntington Investment Company, and Choiceone Wealth Management. Kaeckmeister is also employed as a financial advisor through a dual bank program at ChoiceOne Bank. 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 retirement-income planning advice focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Michael Braun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saginaw, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Arianna Casto is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Hantz Financial Services, and Great Lake Investment Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Eric Baarck is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He serves as a board member of the Frankenmuth Conservation Club, which provides hunter safety courses and promotes natural resource conservation. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on retirement, tax, estate, and other planning topics without providing implementation services or discretionary portfolio management.

Joshua Long is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Long is a member of the Higgins Lake/Roscommon Chamber of Commerce and serves as Program Director for the nonprofit Vantagepointe Financial Group. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Trisha Gray is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saginaw, MI, where she has worked since 2019. She has seven years of industry experience, including five years with The Dow Chemical Company prior to joining Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Thomas Farms Home Owner Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Weston Woodbridge is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kyle Braun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saginaw, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Douglas Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC, and Raymond James & Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary guidance through a centralized consulting team.

Kayla Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked for the State of Michigan for eleven years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Baldwin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Baldwin coaches for 10K To Flight, where he provides feedback and runs sound. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nicholas Cooper is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Mathewson Elliott Group and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2013. He provides comprehensive, goals-based financial advice to individuals, business owners, and institutions across the United States. His work focuses on helping clients define both short- and long-term financial objectives and delivering disciplined, personalized advice through various market cycles. Nick's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Personal Financial Planning and Finance from Central Michigan University, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst® (CAIA®) designation. Outside of his professional role, Nick enjoys biking, boating, hiking, running, and skiing.