David Pendleton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frankenmuth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2014. Pendleton serves as a director of Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co. and holds board positions with the St. Lorenz Foundation and the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Laura Shields is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior experience with GS3 Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. He is also the owner of LIST FINANCIAL LLC, a business he has maintained with minimal ongoing activity. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party sponsored models and discretionary management, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Ashley Pockrandt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company before joining LPL Financial and Frankenmuth Credit Union in 2020. Pockrandt volunteers as a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and serves as Vice President on the board of Women in Leadership - Great Lakes Bay Region. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a network of advisors utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Elaine Parlberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frankenmuth, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Frankenmuth Credit Union, SPC, Sigma Financial Corporation, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, and Thrivent Investment Management. 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, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.

Cole Launius is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Epitec, Dort Financial Credit Union, Nestle, UPS, and Big Johns. Launius is based in Frankenmuth, Michigan. 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 planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Shanna Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2020, and previously was employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Stephen List is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Frankenmuth, MI, with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

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.

Kent Kern is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clio, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Edward Jones. Kern serves as Vice President of the Clio Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Dekker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cuna Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Cetera, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across a large network of advisors.

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.