Nicholas Huizenga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes various roles outside of the financial industry, such as working at The Session Room and Michigan State University Culinary Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice targeting dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Nast is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, Lincoln Financial Securities, and Independent Advisors Group. Nast also operates Nast Financial Solutions LLC, where he offers securities advice alongside life and annuity insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. It offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement service options across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

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.

Ryan Marier is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent offering various insurance products and owns a financial planning entity that manages his business expenses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by proprietary tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, with access to multiple third-party managed account solutions.

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.

Aaron Oskey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rochester, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Firstmerit Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with businesses such as Oskey Investment Group LLC and Christopher Care, Choosing Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Michalski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working with several firms since 2020, including Planning Alternatives and Hoover & Associates. Prior to her advisory roles, she held positions in diverse sectors such as retail at Home Depot and at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 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 services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kellie Hueter is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which employs forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

William Jeffrey Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial for over 31 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages William Jeffrey & Associates, which provides non-variable insurance and tax preparation services, and he serves as a Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Joshua Elkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles River Laboratories and Western Michigan University. Outside of finance, he has experience in fitness and wellness and landscaping. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lorri Freed is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Rochester, MI. She previously worked for over two decades at Sigma Financial Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Paul Gekiere is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2004. In his role, Paul focuses on assisting affluent individuals, families, and business owners in pursuing their financial goals through comprehensive wealth management strategies. His areas of expertise include family wealth management, personal retirement planning, retirement income, estate planning services, investments, tax minimization strategies, and wealth transfer. Paul emphasizes a service-based approach that involves thorough financial profiling to understand each client’s long-term goals and concerns. Leveraging the global resources of Merrill, he provides customized financial advice designed to help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Paul holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in finance from Baker College. He lives in Clarkston with his three children and enjoys spending time with family and friends. His personal interests include golfing and traveling for his children's sports teams, as well as biking, football, and skiing. Professional Designation: Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Ashleigh Duffy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held roles at Oakland University and managed small businesses including Elementz Salon. 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, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Bonanni is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Auburn Hills, MI. He holds the CFP® certification and Series 66 license, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has been involved with Alidade Capital since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an accounting and tax preparation practice focused on small businesses and is a board member on his local homeowners association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-supported asset-allocation tools and offering access to multiple investment products and third-party managers.

Janelle Micks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Richmond, MI. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steffen Mc Caughtry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry for less than one year. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles outside the financial sector, including employment at Olive Garden and Wing Snob. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Blackman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Michigan Financial Company, UHY Corporate Finance, the University of Michigan, and Frankel Jewish Academy. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Scott Prechtel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oakland, MI, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Aspen LLC and holds an administrative role at LRS Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Jordin Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.