Kale Hensel is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF based in Ann Arbor, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Michael Stros is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His prior experience includes roles at Vintage Financial Services and Beth Shutko's State Farm. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of low-cost investment options and provides specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Brenda Henning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, Foresters Financial Services, and First Investors Advisory Services. She also participates in a referral program for banking products through Old National Bank. 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.

Kristen Roy is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Simplified Divorce Solutions LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Bruce Pickard is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1982 and has also been with 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 investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Rolfes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial before joining Ameriprise in 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as a basketball official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. 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 recommendations and annual planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Paulette Miller is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cambridge since 2012. Miller also operates Miller & Associates, Pc, which she has been involved with since 1987. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

John Syverson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ann Arbor, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term tenures at Merrill since 1981 and Bank of America since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Sara Savoia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Franklin Energy and Kroger before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Larry Mayberry is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2018, he worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2014 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Laura Kellmann is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise since 2002, holding her current role at the firm since 2020. Kellmann serves on the board of directors for Pink Sisters Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristi Dykstra is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes nearly two decades at Wells Fargo Clearing and recent roles at Arcadia Capital and Baughman Capital Management, where she serves as branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kierra Ryan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thomson Reuters and Bunzl Distribution NA. She has also been involved in early childhood education through roles at Zion Lutheran Preschool and Daycare and Freedom Child Development Center. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support clients’ investment goals and offers specialized services such as municipal finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Adam Caballero is a financial professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a wrestling coach for Milan Area Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with programs ranging from automated allocations to direct indexing and customized strategies.

Heather Armstrong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at several firms such as Meijer and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative analysis with qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Gwen Hodges is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milan, Michigan, where she has worked since 2008. She has 18 years of industry experience. Hodges is a non-active member of the Milan Historical Society. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jesse Parsley Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including AXA Advisors LLC, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and PNC Investments before joining Merrill in 2019. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alfonzo Credit is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFCU Financial, CUSO Financial Services, The Huntington Investment Company, and Citizens Securities Inc. He is involved with DFCU Financial Partners, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by a large network of advisors and various operational tools.

Joy Ryan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors like Ryan.

Riley Andren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise, E*TRADE, and TD Ameritrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.