Marci Blankenship is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and combines planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Christopher Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy is involved with the Detroit Compliance Group, where he supports supervisory services for advisors as an RP Delegate. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Edward Perez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. He also operates Laprad Perez & Associates LLC. 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, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementations through advisory programs or other providers.

Jeremy Hershey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at The Huntington Investment Company and positions at Axa Advisors and State Farm. Outside of finance, he is writing and illustrating a children’s book that will be available for sale on Amazon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Curtis Meono is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and has been associated with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.

Philip Spoljarick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Raymond James entities since 2013. He also operates Quadrant A Capital Management, a financial planning and investment management firm that works in conjunction with Raymond James Financial Services. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Brianna Goll is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and Clear Strategy, where she was involved in client account reviews and investment recommendations. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience running Brianna Lynn Studios, LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessment methods to construct portfolios including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

David Paskievitch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles at LPL Financial and other firms since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Clinton Rux is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He operates out of Pinckney, MI. His other business activities include managing partnerships related to commercial property ownership. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Michael Eze is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in cleaning services and works as a shift supervisor at a retail pharmacy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware strategies.

Heather Bullion is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brighton, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. 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.

Eric Jacobs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, working at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supporting clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Steven Mac Dermaid is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Prior to and concurrently, he has experience at Great Lakes National Bank and Glb Agency since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Kirchmeier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hartland, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Robert Ketola Sr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his work with Equitable, he operates Robert P. Ketola & Associates, offering life, disability, pension plans, and investment services. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Timothy Pipkens II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an insurance agent with Clear Strategy, focusing on fixed insurance products and life and health insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms.

Zachary Snyder is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he operates NextGen Wealth Services, a sole proprietorship focused on wealth management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Kenneth Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Frederick Atiyeh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include long tenures at Crown Capital Securities, L.P., and Legacy Investment Strategies, LLC. He also holds a public notary commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors using various models and strategies.

Andrew Wolschleger is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, with prior roles including positions at Noordyk Business Equipment, Cannonsburg ski area, and Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.