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 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is affiliated with Full Circle Farms LLC, a horse riding, training, and boarding facility, though he is not an owner or employee and does not receive compensation from this business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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 in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and Professional Tax Service. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Kevin's Custom Shop, a small home-based business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kaiden Heinrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Northwood University and Delta Community College, and has been affiliated with Zehnders of Frankenmuth since 2018. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill in Grand Blanc, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with portfolio implementation tailored to various investment strategies.

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 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Tractor Supply Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program delivers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process.

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.

Alan Sjoberg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1997 and operates a separate non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients, using model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Kellie Palm is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a long tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., beginning in 1995. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Shaun Perakovic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Hamo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Flint, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his father's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in client assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Gary Denis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following an 11-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.