Vanessa Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Foguth Financial Group and Executive Wealth Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service utilizes investment research and algorithmic tools to provide clients with written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Jennifer Mihelic is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jeff Probst is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Beach House Apartments LLC for a year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their approach combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Zakary Keasey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Canaccord Genuity from 2013 to 2017 and had brief roles at Amazon and Lowes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytic models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Sean Hetherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Samantha White is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UWM for one year and Chili’s for five years. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Jirasek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and maintains several outside business activities, including ownership of a motorsport parts design and retail company, a handmade writing utensils business, and a mobile DJ service. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Debra Dickerson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. 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 combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jonathan Wolfe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based financial planning process.

Jonathon Sermo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved with Clarity Tax Professionals, LLC, where he assists with tax preparation and administrative support. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with a distinctive focus on clients meeting certain investable asset thresholds and utilizing affiliated investment products.

Amy Bolda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service geared toward clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centrally delivered, non-discretionary service that supports Ameriprise financial advisors.

Michael Schlegel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2019, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He is also involved with Retirement & Wealth Strategies, operating under the RWS Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various proprietary and third-party platforms.

Ronald Dickerson Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Infinex Investments, and Flagstar Bank. He serves on the boards of two Ann Arbor-based nonprofits, including a youth-focused community center and a university ministry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Phil Andrews II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also the author of "Sally and Sam Squirrel." 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 a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Kimberly Dwyer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of FLEX POINT DANCE, LLC, a competitive and recreational dance studio, though she has no active role in its operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, offering services as one-time or ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

Consuelo Wicks Reiter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Inverness Securities LLC, Ancora Advisors, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through varied advisory and broker-dealer services.

Ronald Walton is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Ridgedale Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ronald Walton Doterra Oils, a business focused on selling and organizing sales of pure therapeutic oils. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jason Sherman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 in Southfield, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in selling life, health, home, and auto insurance and provides tax return 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kayla Jordan is a financial advisor at Osaic with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Michigan Financial Companies since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., and Firstmerit Bank/Huntington Bank. In addition to her advisory duties, she serves as a registered assistant supporting client services and new business management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Chaunceey Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, Johnson worked at Thrivent Investment Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Apple. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct algorithm-driven model portfolios. The firm is noted for its formal advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.