Yarwijn Burnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2014, joining as part of the Draggoo Huber Team. Prior to her current role, she worked as a banker for JPMorgan Chase Bank starting in 2008. She holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Yarwijn advises retirees, women in transition, executives, and entrepreneurs, helping them pursue their financial goals and aspirations. Utilizing Merrill's proprietary Wealth Outlook and other analytical tools, she evaluates clients' overall financial well-being by considering variables such as retirement spending, inflation, taxes, asset allocation, and longevity expectations. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and attentive listening to provide personalized guidance tailored to each client's priorities. She holds a High School Diploma from Delphian School. Outside of work, Yarwijn dedicates time and resources to organizations such as the Greater Lansing Arts Council, Lansing Symphony, and Ingham County Animal Shelter. She and her husband, Adam, an attorney for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, enjoy Lansing's art and music culture, as well as outdoor activities like hiking and camping with their two sons, Theodore and Winston.

Justin Blake is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Ledge, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked in education with Durand Area Schools and Grand Blanc Community Schools for a combined ten years. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Julia Sleeper is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and has worked concurrently with related entities including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Sutton Advisors PLC since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Dean Cady is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lansing, MI, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 34 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1992 and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1991. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, along with wrap programs, educational seminars, and specialized planning services.

Grant Goetschy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Harry O Culp Insurance Agency and teaching positions at Alma College and Lansing Community College. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations. The firm integrates algorithmic automation and oversight in generating personalized retirement income strategies.

Emma Blanchard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has held various roles including positions at Michigan State University and small businesses such as The Mint Door Boutique and Roberts Dairy Service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Christian Ragsdale serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, where he works with business owners, entrepreneurs, families, and retirees on wealth management, retirement planning, business succession planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer strategies. He collaborates closely with clients and their professional advisors, including attorneys and CPAs, to coordinate personal, business, and legacy planning objectives. Christian holds the CFP®, CPFA®, and CEPA® designations and takes a disciplined, goals-based approach in helping clients address their financial priorities by leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Christian is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is actively involved in the local community through organizations such as Generation Lansing, Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, Laingsburg Educational Advancement Foundation, Laingsburg Alumni Legacy Association, and the Laingsburg School Board. He lives in Laingsburg, Michigan, with his wife Hayley and their three sons, Elijah, Zander, and Tucker. In his personal time, Christian enjoys spending time with family and friends and follows Michigan State athletics.

Hayden Cross is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works as part of the Benington Cross Group to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies. He focuses on understanding clients and their families to create customized financial plans that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. His approach integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Hayden graduated in 2021 from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Personal Financial Planning. He also holds an associate's degree from Grand Rapids Community College. Early in his career, he participated in an advisor development program with Bank of America and Merrill, gaining experience as a relationship manager and financial solutions advisor. Hayden holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to the communities he serves, Hayden follows the Merrill tradition of volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of outdoor and recreational activities such as adventure sports, baseball, biking, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, scuba diving, skiing, and watching movies.

Bryan Allen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and its predecessor entities since 2018 and previously spent two years at UMB Fund Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a guardianship role in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Erin Mackie is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and over three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, Mackie serves as a director for the Delta Side Business Association in Lansing, MI, where she helps manage the website, coordinates business expos, and responds to member inquiries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Adrian Vande Guchte is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Grand Ledge, MI. He has 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he sells hobby wood turnings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending options.

Jeffrey Richards is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in R & A Management LLC, a company formed to manage office operations and employees. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to provide written financial recommendations, with implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Noah Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Bank of America, N.A., and spent nine years in full-time education before entering the financial sector. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Nathan Clark is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years. Clark serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Lansing Amateur Golf Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Benjamin Westin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, Michigan, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Regal Financial Group and earlier positions within Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jennifer Edwards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public, dedicating one hour per week during trading hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Malcolm Thurmond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Huntington National Bank. Thurmond is based in Portland, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Sneary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and wealth management strategies. With over two decades of experience in the financial industry, Rich integrates his expertise with the resources of Bank of America and Merrill to provide tailored financial solutions that align with his clients' goals. He is committed to building long-term relationships that adapt to clients' unique needs and life stages. Rich holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He obtained his High School Diploma from North Adams High School. His practice areas include college education planning, employee benefits planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. In addition to his professional commitments, Rich serves on advisory boards for the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts and University of Michigan - Sparrow Specialty Health Center. He is also actively involved in community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and the Red Cross. Outside of work, Rich enjoys biking, boating, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kevin Moore is a financial advisor with Merrill in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and at Bank of America since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family trusts and holds power of attorney for relatives. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Nyboer Halliwill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Lexis Nexis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and a fiduciary standard of service.