Lewis Duncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter, where he is also Vice President and Fundraiser Chairman. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Thomas Townsend is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for clients typically holding at least $1 million in investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and oversight committees to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income plans.

William Luke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Swartz Creek, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Gegg is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for 44 years, providing financial advisory services focused on money management, financial and estate planning strategies. Robert offers customized investment advice and guidance to high net worth individuals as well as institutional clients. His expertise includes working with concentrated equity positions for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable foundations, and endowments. Robert holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ferris State University. Widowed, Robert has four children and five grandchildren. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with his family and participates in activities such as golf, tennis, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.

Jeffrey Trares is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003 and at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a signer on his daughter’s business banking accounts for Full Circle Farms LLC, a horse riding, training, and boarding facility, though he is not involved in its operations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.

Max Jackson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. In his current role since 2026, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop wealth plans tailored to their financial goals. His approach focuses on providing clients with strategies, tools, and education to support informed decision-making. Prior to his current position, Max held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2021 to 2026. His earlier career includes positions at Bank of America as a Relationship Manager and Relationship Banker, as well as roles in retirement planning and mortgage banking with GLP & Associates and Rocket Mortgage. This diverse experience informs his comprehensive understanding of financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Max engages in family activities, fitness, playing musical instruments, traveling, and volunteering.

Eluterio Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp, and JPMORGAN Chase Bank. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Cleary Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and Professional Tax Service. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Professional Tax Solutions LLC and West Bay Tax Advisors, and he owns a small business called Kevin's Custom Shop. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He specializes in assisting retirees and small business owners with their financial goals, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master's degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has been registered in the financial services industry since 1986 and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional duties, Jeff is actively involved in his community through participation in the Greater Flint Sunrise Rotary and coaching youth baseball, basketball, and flag football with the Lake Orion Dragons. He lives in Lake Orion, Michigan with his wife Christine and has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, football, and traveling.

Chase Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and other financial institutions since 2020. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karin Hawkins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Securities and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Morgan Swank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Morgan worked at Wentworth Real Estate Group, Applied Innovation, Rachor Financial, and Sleep Number Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Protasiewicz Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his finance career, he was employed at Tractor Supply Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kourtney Fuller is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this position, she collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals, priorities, and risk tolerance, providing comprehensive financial planning analyses and personalized guidance to support informed decision-making. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, starting as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025, followed by Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, before assuming her current role. This progression reflects her developing expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of her professional work, Kourtney has interests in activities such as going to the beach, attending concerts, gardening, caring for pets, playing softball, and traveling.

David Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Thomas Hankins Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following a nine-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kellie Palm is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with a concurrent tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 1995. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis with clients retaining final decision authority.

Shaun Perakovic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Joseph Hamo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his father's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ryan Faris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement plans.