Benjamin Rapanos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and in real estate. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business, Benjamin Rapanos Rentals, LLC. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Allysa Dankert is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with bookkeeping and marketing for a family business that wholesales and rents used golf carts. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Luke Bogert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saginaw, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is involved in woodworking as a proprietor in an art and culture capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and serves clients through various financial planning and investment services.

Matthew List is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns LIST FINANCIAL LLC, a business through which he has occasionally employed an assistant. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Ashley Pockrandt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank from 1994 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, Pockrandt serves as vice president on the board of Women in Leadership - Great Lakes Bay Region and volunteers as a tax preparer for low to moderate income individuals through the VITA program. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Mitchell Arner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Cambridge since 2019, following roles at Voya Financial Advisors and The Wirt-Rivette Group. Arner also operates as an independent insurance agent in Saginaw, Michigan. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Chase Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2017 and previously held positions with JPMorgan Chase and JPMorgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support client financial goals.

Brandon Schneider is a financial advisor at Osaic with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Macmillan Associates, KUKA Assembly and Test, Nexteer Automotive, and Saginaw Valley State University. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Dana Gibbs is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. for 11 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in 2024. 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-income planning, utilizing a centralized team that produces written recommendation reports and ongoing advice based on investment research and algorithmic tools.

Paul Gaiser is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bay City, MI, holding a Series 66 license and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2017, he worked at Berthiaume & Co. from 2013 to 2017. He serves on the boards of several local nonprofit organizations, including United Way of Bay County, Foster Family Navigation & Resource Center, and Outdoor Driven, where he contributes to community fundraising, financial oversight, and support initiatives for veterans and families. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering written financial recommendations across various planning areas without discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning and offers clients the ability to combine planning with managed account programs through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Brandon Fiting is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase and Quicken Loans prior to his current positions. He is also associated with AHP Financial Services Inc., where he works as a financial advisor. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting clients through its advisory programs as well as maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Alison Longlois is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saginaw, Michigan, where she has worked since 2014. She has 15 years of industry experience and is the owner of Longlois Agency LLC, which operates in the insurance sector. Additionally, she serves as trustee or co-trustee for multiple trusts in Flint, Michigan, and is involved in marketing activities for a health and wellness company outside of her advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers both direct and employer-sponsored plans.

Beth De Leeuw is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, Cetera Investment Services, and The Huntington Investment Company. She is involved with Isabella Investment Services and Isabella Wealth, where she advises clients on investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA advisory program.

Melissa Carlson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tammi Bakos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Taylor Simpson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Freeland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Simpson worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Institutional Investments. Outside of finance, Simpson is a self-employed photographer providing services to magazines, hotels, nonprofits, and interior designers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offices nationwide.

James Besaw is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Fabiano Brothers and Herter Music Center. Outside of finance, he is a self-employed private music teacher and performer, and also writes marching band drills for high school bands. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Megan Granda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chesaning, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jonathan Dekker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2022 and has been affiliated with CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services since 2016. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Mark Mathewson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been assisting clients since 1987. He specializes in managing individual wealth through various market cycles, focusing on tailored strategies that align with each client's specific financial goals. Mark’s approach emphasizes understanding clients’ needs to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Saginaw Valley State University and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification in 2004, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, Mark is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his professional role, he participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting his commitment to the local areas he serves.