Thomas Julien is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and First Financial Strategies. Julien is based in Brownstown, MI. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Jeanette Clinton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked for Magni Industries for 19 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Sarah Kuhn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Concorde Investment Services, Securities America, and Secure Planning Strategies. She is also commissioned as a notary in Westland, MI. 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 a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting investment strategies with machine-learning tools for operational and research purposes.

Collin Crowell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, following roles at Bankers Life and other companies. Outside of financial advising, Crowell is involved in music as a co-owner of Mission Think L.L.C., where he writes and composes drum tracks and lyrics. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice through a combination of proprietary research and third-party tools. The firm’s approach integrates asset allocation strategies and tax-aware withdrawal methods, primarily offering managed account solutions within its affiliated product ecosystem.

Clare Mc Millan is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at EDUStaff and was involved with the Olancho Aid Foundation in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Madison Campbell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Campbell worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

David Blake is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, following a 21-year tenure at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he served as a Michigan Soccer Referee from 2019 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, as well as ESG considerations, supported by centralized due diligence and a range of affiliated investment-management services.

Patrick Maher is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., VOYA Financial Advisors, Citizens Securities, and Charter One Securities. He has been associated with Cuso Financial Services and DFCU Financial since 2013. 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, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by advisor-facing technology.

Daniel Lezotte is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a brand ambassador for Plexus Worldwide, marketing nutritional supplements. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Randall Cope is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, he is involved as a partner and property manager at Nash Loop Property Management LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Grose serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads a practice centered on accountability, empathy, and trust. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies focused on wealth planning and cash flow management. His approach is grounded in understanding each client’s full financial picture and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions. Anthony specializes in serving endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as providing legacy planning, retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and support for clients managing new wealth. Anthony holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan System. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) designations, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Anthony follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his interests include cooking, football, reading, running marathons, and soccer.

Crystal Bain is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark J. Sharkey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Jason Parker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Parkland Securities and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a tax preparer with Mathewsons Tax Service. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and supports a broad platform of affiliated broker-dealers and RIAs.

Brock Becker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has focused on helping clients and their families develop goal-oriented strategies tailored to their personal and financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brock holds a bachelor's degree from Madonna University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community engagement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys biking, golfing, and soccer, and he and his family actively participate in soccer through playing, coaching, and volunteering.

Jessica Pauly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Dale P. Robinson. OSAIC Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process is model-based and emphasizes asset allocation and portfolio optimization using various analytical tools and third-party managers.

Ashley Gajda is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, including municipal advisory and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brian Mell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union since 2004 and was associated with CUSO Financial Services, LP for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with DFCU Financial Partners, an entity related to his LPL business activities. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Austin Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Dearborn, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in retail and service industries and attendance at the University of North Dakota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined asset and product framework.

Samantha Granata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at ATS Advisors and Henry Ford College and is also involved as an associate financial advisor with Jim Thorpe LLC, where she engages in event planning and client service activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.