James Griffith Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Griffith is co-owner of Griffith & Kilgren, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, serving a broad client base with a centralized consulting approach.

Anthony Bartalino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Julius Readus is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, legacy planning, portfolio management, and financial consulting for clients in diverse fields including automotive, manufacturing, banking executives, business owners, and professionals such as attorneys and physicians. He focuses on helping clients identify and achieve significant life goals, particularly in managing wealth preservation, retirement income, and philanthropy. Julius and his team are attentive to clients' circumstances during challenging times, coordinating with specialists and aligning strategies with clients’ legal and tax advisors to ensure comprehensive financial planning. Since launching his wealth management career in 1997 and joining Merrill in 2000, Julius has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Davenport University. His approach emphasizes listening to clients, asking questions, and maintaining long-term relationships to serve their evolving financial needs effectively. Raised in Detroit, Julius maintains strong ties to his community through active involvement in various organizations, including Legacy Associates Foundation, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, and The New Leaders Council. He has served as Chairman of the Board for the Southfield Public Library and conducts financial literacy workshops. Outside of his professional work, Julius enjoys basketball, biking, reading, softball, and spending time with his family in Lathrup Village.

Robert Lamm II is a financial professional at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of 3B Technology, LLC, a non-active business entity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that also includes brokerage and insurance products.

Mikaila Talentino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Aeropostale Inc., Sparc Group LLC, and PFMG Management Company Inc., as well as over ten years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Brandon Mohawk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Christian Financial Credit Union for five years. 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 diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Cody Borke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2022. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held positions at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, and in various roles across public and private sectors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Chris Arteaga Carloni is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryan Regner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial building that houses his Edward Jones office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eliza Rosenblatt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Meysha Moutzalias is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering personalized financial strategies that address education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Her approach involves connecting clients with tailored plans designed to help achieve their unique long-term financial goals. Prior to her current role, Meysha worked as a Certified Public Accountant with a large multinational accounting firm before transitioning to focus on providing long-term advisory services. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Meysha earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Michigan System and Walsh College. Outside of her professional work, Meysha enjoys cooking, reading, spending time with her family, and watching movies. She emphasizes aligning all aspects of clients’ financial lives to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Robert Steele is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Cornerstone Community Financial CU, and The Huntington Investment Company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Birchler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MI, where he has worked for 26 years. He has 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Birchler performs as a wedding vocalist for various churches and families in Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeremy Wonch is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Rocket Mortgage. 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, and institutional investors.

Martin Kelln is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience at Metlife Securities Inc. from 1990 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in entrepreneurial activities including teaching yoga, designing custom glass water bottles, and inventing a paddle storage rack system for pickleball facilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering recommendations based on detailed client information and firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Leach is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Stifel in 2020. Leach serves as a board member for Hail Impact, a nonprofit connecting University of Michigan athletes with local charitable organizations. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

William Langdon Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent six years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Langdon also manages Landon Capital Management Inc, a business he has led since 1997. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Damon Garcia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. His approach focuses on addressing individual objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement, managing healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family goals. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth management process. Garcia holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Saint Mary's Preparatory and attended Oakland University.

Kevin Wright is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He works directly with clients to develop financial plans that align with their goals, aiming to create strategies that help manage investment risks and provide clients with confidence and peace of mind regarding their financial futures. Kevin has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, holding various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Vice President, and more recently, Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he held positions such as Regional Vice President at Fisher Investments and roles in banking at KeyBank and JP Morgan Chase.

Peace Little is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, they served in the United States Army and held teaching positions at Dearborn Advanced Technology Academy and Grand River Academy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.