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 with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc, where he worked for 21 years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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.

Doyle Webb is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked in landscaping and hospitality roles in Frankenmuth, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Bryan Graczyk is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC Wealth Inc and has previously worked at The Graczyk-Dijak Financial Group, Harbour Investments, Inc, and NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios incorporating various asset classes, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Wesley Schropp is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of the Iles Schropp Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2008, initially joining as an intern, and became a partner in the Iles Schropp Group in 2014. The group specializes in institutional investment consulting and focuses on serving foundations, endowments, nonprofits, corporations, and multi-generational families. Wesley holds a Bachelor's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Central Michigan University. He has earned several professional designations, including the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and SIE registrations. Wesley's expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. He is active in professional and community organizations such as the Council of Michigan Foundations and Junior Achievement. Wesley resides in Saginaw, Michigan, with his wife and two children. His personal interests include golfing, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family and their golden retriever.

Jacob Kokaly is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, Warmels & Comstock, and Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in a family-owned bread company, working part-time as a merchandiser. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and provides access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Nathanael Ott is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on a variety of financial topics without including implementation. The firm integrates holistic, goal-based analyses with planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Colin Maurer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jon Frank is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saginaw, MI, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at AXA Advisors and Premier Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches volleyball at Valley Lutheran High School and manages a seasonal landscaping business. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ryan Iles is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner with the Iles Schropp Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, business owners, and mission-driven institutions across the United States. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Ryan obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He joined Merrill and the Iles Schropp Group in 2005 and is committed to continuing education and lifelong learning. Outside of work, Ryan resides in Saginaw Township, Michigan, with his wife and two children. He and his family are active in their community and church. Ryan's personal interests include endurance sports, boating, golf, painting, running, scuba diving, skiing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family. He participates in local professional organizations and is involved with various charitable efforts and community endeavors.

Victor Aviles is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has provided financial advisory services since 1989, focusing on supporting families, retirees, business owners, and professionals primarily in Mid-Michigan, Metro-Detroit, and nationwide. Victor specializes in areas such as college education planning, defined benefit and contribution plan consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, small business strategies, tax minimization, retirement income, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. Victor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Economics and a Master of Business Administration, both from Saginaw Valley State University. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™, the Saginaw Sunrise Rotary Club, and has served in leadership roles within the community and professional organizations. Victor has also contributed to financial education by teaching finance at Saginaw Valley State University for the CFP™ certification program. Outside of his professional activities, Victor enjoys skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He is enthusiastic about lifelong learning and values connections through shared experiences.

Carrie Sharp is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saginaw, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.