Kenneth Simmons is the owner and president of Simmons Financial Services, Inc. in Richmond, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been practicing law since 1994, operating an estate planning practice under the d/b/a Heritage Estate Planning. Simmons’s background includes over two decades at Horwitz & Associates, Inc., and he continues to provide estate planning services alongside his financial advisory work. Simmons Financial Services, Inc. offers discretionary investment supervisory services to individual investors, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $1.3 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to implement portfolios primarily composed of publicly traded equities, bonds, and ETFs, while coordinating estate planning and insurance services through its attorney-led practice.

Jonathan Phelan is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Waterford Financial Management, LLC, an independent firm based in New Baltimore, MI, since 2007. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a director of Thompson-Phelan Group, Inc., a general contracting business. Waterford Financial Management provides fiduciary investment management and financial planning primarily for private individuals with tax-qualified and fully taxable accounts. The firm also offers employer consulting, including defined-contribution plan services, and uses a structured investment approach combining modern portfolio theory with intrinsic stock valuation.

Matthew Walschlager is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Bay Pointe Financial in New Baltimore, MI. He previously worked with Bay Pointe Financial Management for six years and has a background that includes ownership of Anchor Bay Aquarium LLC. Bay Pointe Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans. The firm integrates fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in its investment strategies and actively participates in insurance distribution through its affiliation with the DPL Financial Partners platform.

Mark Pauwels Jr. is a financial advisor with Bay Pointe Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bay Pointe Financial in 2026, he worked for firms including Sigma Financial Corporation and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. Bay Pointe Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses documented client profiles and a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies, often seeking discretionary authority and incorporating both long-term and short-term trading.

Brett Busuttil is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bay Pointe Financial and has previously worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and MKD Wealth. Busuttil is also a licensed insurance agent appointed with various companies. Bay Pointe Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans. The firm integrates insurance products and uses documented client profiles alongside fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies.

Darren Hesselink is a financial advisor at Ironwood Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wealth Watch Advisors and ON Investment Management CO. Outside of advising, he is involved with Energetic Brands LLC and Energetic LLC, businesses he has been associated with since 2015. Ironwood Financial, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses distinctive options-writing strategies within separately managed accounts and tailors portfolios based on clients’ risk profiles and time horizons.

Scott Barnhart is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Fairway Investment Group, LLC and has worked with Paradigm Equities, Inc. and MEA Financial Services since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by Algonac Schools for five years. Fairway Investment Group serves members of the Michigan Education Association and their families, as well as individual clients, trusts, estates, and select businesses. The firm provides portfolio management through LPL Financial-sponsored programs and employs a tailored investment approach based on investor profiles and ongoing analysis, operating on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher De Veny is a financial advisor with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. in Marine City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wealth Strategies Financial Group, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Valic Financial Advisors Inc. He also offers annuity, life, and health insurance as an independent contractor. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, qualitative, and technical investment strategies, utilizing third-party model managers and providing access to approved alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Christopher Bonapace is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Edward Jones, and he also worked at Dorsey Schools before entering financial advising. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates OHANA FINANCIAL, LLC, a service company supporting the business income and expenses of his financial practice. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s network of independent advisors manages approximately $8.6 billion in client assets using a range of strategies and implementation options tailored to client needs.

Nicole Fobare is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Citizens Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based investment programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategists offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Aaron Goodwin is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Saint Clair, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2026 and has prior experience with Freestar Financial Credit Union, Paychex, ADP, and Rocket Mortgage. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Lori Stephenson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stifel in Saint Clair, MI, and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering fee-based financial planning and model allocations intended to assist client decision-making.

Cory Shivers is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Sigma Planning Corporation among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Shivers is involved as a realtor with Epique Realty and serves as president of CTS Financial Inc., providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jeffrey Dagher is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of DAGHER CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, which owns the building leased by his Edward Jones branch office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Weingartz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Insurance Specialists Agency LLC. He also manages Weingartz Financial Services, Inc., a business entity he has operated since 2001. 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 institutional platforms.

Anthony Wyzynajtys is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Group/American Funds for five years and Flexible Plan Investments for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Fishers, Indiana. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Alley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saint Clair, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he spent 31 years working for the East China School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various investment strategies and affiliated financial products under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Krauskopf is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial in Marysville, MI. He has served on the finance committee of Saint Christopher church since 2019, where he oversees budgets and expense monitoring. Krauskopf also sells fixed annuities and life insurance through Eschels Financial Group and operates Beacon Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals across a broad advisor network.

Kyle Newman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Newman Dynamics LLC and held roles at Earth Science Agency and ACME Geologic Consulting. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Mark Dittman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DITTMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Jeffrey Marko is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth Inc and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Royal Alliance, and several other firms. He is also the owner of NEXTWAVE FINANCIAL LLC, where he provides financial advice and client goal reviews. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools to support its multi-advisor platform.

John Case is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Schweihofer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a commission member for the Pine Shores Golf Committee in St. Clair, Michigan. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, operating through a large multi-advisor platform with diverse program offerings.

Mark Barnett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America, Ohio National Financial Services, and OSAIC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daysha Balloun is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab in various roles since 2015, including a position at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to her current role, she was with Ameriprise for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory and custody infrastructure.

Sloan Klaski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the Series 66 designation and currently in the first year of his advisory career. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Novartis and Cintas, and spent six years at Saginaw Valley State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

James Burden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 1996. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advice provided by its network of investment adviser representatives who may use various investment strategies and operational tools.

William Potthoff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Maintenance Officer in the Michigan Air National Guard and is a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Clemens, where he is involved in financial oversight and planning charitable events focused on youth. 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 strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Evan West is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Marysville, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been involved with Raymond James since 2017 and holds roles outside of his advisory work, including serving as Vice President of Beacon Wealth Group. West also sells life and long-term care insurance through Eschels Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services tailored to client goals and supports a large network of advisors with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.

Michelle Gravelle is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 1996. She is based in Clay, MI. Her other business activities include ownership of Gravelle and Co. Financial Management for tax purposes only. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Todd Bertsch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, GLP Investment Services, Asset Allocation Strategies, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Voya Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with T BERTSCH ZENITH, LLC, a real estate rental business. 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 institutional platforms, utilizing strategic, tactical, and customized investment strategies.

Lauren Bayless is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Richmond, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, St. Clair County Community College, and McLaren Port Huron. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Ashlyn Klaski 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 in various roles including positions at Garber Buick Company, Gateway Financial Services, and Perani's Hockey World. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shawn Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonac, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Trudel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and over a decade of prior experience in various industries, including roles at Purem Novi, Inc., AJM Packaging, Tenneco, and Brose North America, Inc. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kimberley Greenwald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Kimberley worked at Pacific Life Insurance Co. and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. She also works as an online nutrition coach through Heritage Church's HDC Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products.

Joseph Lewandoski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a high school basketball and soccer referee with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Doris Morgan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years with the firm. She has a total of nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Michelle Belesky and Brian Carten State Farm Agencies. 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 utilizing various investment strategies and supported by technology tools.

Evette Bonfiglio is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First State Bank, Flagstar Bank, and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate sales as a sales associate and serves as a notary public and insurance agent through her sole proprietorship, assisting clients with life and disability insurance policies. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with tools for portfolio optimization and risk management, supporting a variety of managed account programs and third-party investment options.

Kristen Roulo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonac, MI, where she has been practicing since 2014, accumulating 12 years of industry experience. She has spent her entire advisory career with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Janelle Micks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Richmond, MI. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kristy Pieprzak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Marysville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and previously at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2006 to 2009. 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 research, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Edward Maedel II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and Thrivent Investment Management. He serves as a board member of the St. Peters Lutheran Church Richmond MI Endowment Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers while managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Megan Schudlich is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 66 credentials. She joined Stifel in 2023 and has held various roles including positions at Michigan Medicine and Eastern Michigan University. She serves as a general member at large on the board of a condominium association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation models developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Sarah Armstrong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Marysville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2021 to 2025, and before that spent seven years at Best Buy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.