Jennifer Jennings is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on managing the wealth and finances of affluent families, women in transition, executives, closely held businesses, retirees, and entrepreneurs. Jennifer offers personalized financial advice and disciplined investment management to help clients pursue their financial goals and aspirations. Throughout her career, Jennifer has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation. Jennifer also serves as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, where she was a varsity field hockey player and served as co-captain. Born in Northern California, she currently resides in Birmingham, Michigan. She contributes to her community through volunteer opportunities with ChildSafe and the Judson Center, organizations focused on serving underprivileged children.

Sam Schmondiuk is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has held various roles since 2022. His career at Fidelity began as a Financial Representative, followed by positions as a Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming his current consultant role in 2026. Prior to that, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2021 to 2022. Sam focuses on building partnerships with clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes reliability and a holistic approach to assisting clients in achieving their long-term financial goals and preparing for both planned and unplanned life events. Outside of his professional work, Sam enjoys fitness, football, golf, music, and social events with friends. He also has an interest in exploring food.

Jamie Howells is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Howells is the owner of JJNL Investments LLC, which manages a single account focused on investing in a technology company developing an application. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jason Bowens is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leads a specialized Wealth Management team that assists business owners, executives, and families in planning and managing all aspects of their financial lives. He serves as a financial consultant, investment manager, and personal CFO to help clients achieve their individual financial objectives. Jason holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He has been recognized by Barron's in their "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" list for 2025 and 2026, as well as by Forbes on their "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2026. Jason also holds designations that enable him to work with professional athletes and entertainers, retirement plans, and high-net-worth clients. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, followed by two master's degrees: a Master of Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where he graduated with honors. Outside of his professional activities, Jason has interests in baseball, bowling, football, golfing, reading, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Montez Roberson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Fidelity Management Services, and FIS Global. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Lafave is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its portfolio models.

Jeffrey Kingzett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2009. He serves on the Financial Advisory Committee of the US Social Investment Forum, which advises on programs for financial advisors working with investors interested in environmental and social impact investing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income program uses a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver client recommendations within a framework influenced by Ameriprise’s affiliated products and distribution arrangements.

Nicholas Ajlouny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held roles at Michigan First Credit Union and United Wholesale Mortgage. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alison Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2026 and has no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles with several nonprofit organizations and a decade at the University of Michigan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach involves collaborative, non-discretionary implementation supported by internal investment research and third-party data.

Kenneth Bieri is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Wealth Strategies Financial Group, and several other firms. Bieri is also president of Bieri Agency, Inc., where he operates a life and health insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a broad network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

David Jaffa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of the Sheri & David Jaffa Family Support Foundation and is a board member of the American Technion Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with extensive program and custodian options.

Robert Rux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Complete Insurance Services, Goosehead Insurance, State Farm, and Citizens Insurance. Outside of finance, he umpires baseball and softball games in the Howell, MI area during the spring and summer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Swain Delly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked in the automotive industry at General Motors, Stellantis, FCA, and Magna Car Top Systems for over a decade. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Gellasch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He serves as secretary on the Board of Directors for Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Robynne Henry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Joseph Ciesinski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. His other business activities include operating under the DBAs America Group Retirement Strategy Centers and Ciesinski Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Grady Darnell is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with families to design and implement wealth plans that provide the confidence needed to enjoy their lives. Grady joined Fidelity Investments in 2015 and has held several positions within the firm, including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant, before becoming Vice President in 2024. His experience spans across financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Grady has interests in art, baseball, cars, cooking and baking, golf, and reading.

Ted Campbell is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held positions such as Senior Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2015 to 2018, Financial Consultant at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2015, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2012 to 2014. Ted focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He prioritizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. He holds a California Insurance License.

Donald Gillis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. He is also the owner of The Gillis Group, a support company based in Highland, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Adam Upleger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advantage Tax and Financial, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, and Topgolf. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.