John Kirchhoff is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (New York Life) with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2021. Prior to entering financial services, he worked in education at Grand Valley State University and Grandville Public Schools. Kirchhoff is also the owner of a financial services-related business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and fiduciary responsibilities, managing a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kyle Bugg is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with CRG Advisors since 2015 and Choice Retirement Group, LLC since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales including health insurance, long-term care, and Medicare supplements through his ownership of CRG Advisors of Grand Rapids, Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Jaela Mc Quillan is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and began her advisory role in 2024. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, she worked for ten years at Versiti Blood Centers. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing both strategic and tactical investment approaches monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Thomas Trisch is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2008. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC serves individuals and institutions, often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, offering financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard to its advisory services.

Cynthia Shearer is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Kohl’s Department Stores. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Craig Sharp is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA and Merrill Lynch, gaining extensive experience over 24 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the endowment investment committee for Hope College, providing advice on their investment consultant's recommendations. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services within a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform, uniquely combining registered broker-dealer capabilities with alternative investment placement and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Jeffrey Dykstra is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rockefeller Financial LLC. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates under a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that provides a range of discretionary, non-discretionary, and model-delivery solutions across multiple asset classes.

Cavan Cotter is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Cotter worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, among other positions in various industries. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas O'Rourke is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2024, he spent 11 years at BlackRock Investments, Inc. There are no notable outside activities reported. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Michael Tepastte is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, he worked at Avantax Planning Partners and has served as a partner at Brickley DeLong PC, a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm. Tepastte is also involved as Secretary/Treasurer of The Crime Victim Foundation, an organization providing last resort assistance to victims of crime. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations of mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by formal planning processes and ancillary services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Brett Howell is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, with overlapping tenures from 2000 to 2024. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering a range of securities and alternative investment services.

Joel Barrett is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Rockefeller Financial LLC, where he has been since 2024. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and is also a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Brayden Horn is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western & Southern Life and W&S Brokerage. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm’s approach emphasizes tailored recommendations delivered through multiple program types, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Klemm is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners. His prior work includes roles at IFP Securities, LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also owns Inflection Point Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related business. Independent Financial Partners provides financial planning, investment advisory, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with a focus on both individualized investment strategies and centralized asset management, along with a notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capability.

Morgan Badersnider is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with overlapping tenures at Merrill from 2011 to 2024 and Bank of America from 2014 to 2024. Outside of advising, he is a one-third owner of an LLC that manages a condo rental at a ski and golf resort. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, brokerage services, and investment banking.

Brandon Heitzman is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Canvas Financial, Heitzman & Associates, Inc., and Northern Michigan University. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs, fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, and integrates multiple custodial platforms supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Fallien Schwein is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, bringing 19 years of industry experience. Schwein has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Schwein is the owner of two property management ventures in Grand Rapids. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a combination of brokerage, advisory, and municipal advisory registrations.

Jordan Fairbanks is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Jordan has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has prior experience at 2M Financial Group, LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Craig Hancock is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2010. Hancock is also a board member of CGE Energy, a company focused on on-site power generation for small to mid-size buildings, and owns Hancock & Associates, which markets securities and insurance programs. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers with portfolios based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating tactical strategies such as market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Brian Kage is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities and has also held roles at Homebridge Financial and United Wholesale Mortgage. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive investment management and consulting services through fee-based wrap programs, utilizing a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and custom portfolios.