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.

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 in Rochester, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 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 an owner and investor in several business entities unrelated to investing, including Christopher Care, Choosing Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Omar Jackson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features such as CFTC registration and advisory roles to multiple funds.

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.

Katlyn Taylor is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Troy, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in various roles including bartender at Coyote Joe's. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

William Jeffrey Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Jeffrey is also a Notary Public and is involved in managing a firm that provides non-variable insurance products and tax 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

William Degnan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, totaling over two decades at the firm. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered solutions and third-party asset managers.

Lorri Freed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her prior experience includes 21 years at SIGMA Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party resources.

Scott Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eric Nichols is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Ryan Kus is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Horizon Advisers, and Corecap Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through his roles as president of KuscoInc and as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients nationwide through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various investment programs including third-party money managers and automated strategies.

Steven Grimes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent significant time at Navigators and Principal Life Insurance Co. He owns Navigators Financial LLC, a support company for his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs like municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tyrone Thorpe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Troy, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, MassMutual, and Prudential. Thorpe is also the owner of Quae Capital LLC, an investment-related firm operating in Farmington Hills, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches, offers access to third-party asset managers, and facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

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 based in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he held various roles including employment at Olive Garden and Wing Snob. He continues to work at Olive Garden outside of his advisory role. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, with notable scale across advisory, insurance, and banking partnerships.

Matthew Blackman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Sigma Planning Corporation, Michigan Financial Company, UHY Corporate Finance, and the University of Michigan. Blackman is also involved with Trinitas Planning Group, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. Its platform offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Scott Prechtel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prechtel has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and has prior experience at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Aspen LLC and holds an administrative role in managing LRS Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as secretary on the board of a nonprofit organization based in Troy, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joseph Cercone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rochester, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Community Choice Credit Union and Livonia Italian Bakery. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,900 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.