John Birchler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, where he has worked for 26 years. He has 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Birchler performs as a wedding vocalist for various churches and families in Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Lockwood is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Langdon Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent six years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Langdon also manages Landon Capital Management Inc, a business he has led since 1997. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

John Dreher is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial. He is also president and board member of John N Dreher & Associates, a fixed insurance agency, and has been involved in insurance product sales since 1982. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services using a broad range of investment options and firm-supported asset-allocation tools across a large network of affiliated advisers.

Damon Garcia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. His approach focuses on addressing individual objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement, managing healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family goals. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth management process. Garcia holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Saint Mary's Preparatory and attended Oakland University.

Kevin Wright is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He works directly with clients to develop financial plans that align with their goals, aiming to create strategies that help manage investment risks and provide clients with confidence and peace of mind regarding their financial futures. Kevin has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, holding various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Vice President, and more recently, Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he held positions such as Regional Vice President at Fisher Investments and roles in banking at KeyBank and JP Morgan Chase.

Christie Nelson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1994. Outside her advisory role, she works part-time in customer service at Chet Street Gallery on Saturdays. Merrill, along 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 for a range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristin Glahn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., with additional experience at Concorde Asset Management and Concorde Investment Services. Merrill, along 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathon Kugler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Northwood University, and Mens Wearhouse. Merrill, alongside 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erick Michaelson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Erick was a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2017 to 2022. Erick's professional approach focuses on the integration of personalized financial planning and investment management, aiming to align clients' priorities with comprehensive planning services covering areas such as retirement and legacy strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Erick engages in activities including cooking and baking, family activities, golf, reading, running, and sailing.

Jack Guiboux is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Northwestern Mutual, UBS, and Noble Capital Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in educational and civic roles, including time with the Novi School District and Novi Civic Center. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Paolo Giannandrea is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities, and was involved with Stone Hollow Properties and Development. He also has experience in education and media roles during earlier years. Charles Schwab 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by institutional research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Kyle Kuykendall is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his current role, Kuykendall was involved with Triple Threat Bets, LLC and NVIP, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, while keeping those services separate.

Jonathan Boone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Novi, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and United Wholesale Mortgage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jessica Larive is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and eleven years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she was involved with Summit Sports LLC and operated a business called Pure Romance By Jessica Quintana. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Krista Ondayko is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Plymouth, MI, with 5 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets activities.

James Reid is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Town Pump Saloon, a limited liability company based in Lake City, Michigan. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sherry Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and at Roney & Co. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

C Lembesis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and Parish Council of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

David Kreske is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Kreske also serves as power of attorney for his parents in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.