Sandra De Vito is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vicksburg, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked for nine years at The Gagie School. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of a local barber shop in Vicksburg with her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Vargo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kalamazoo, MI, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Wolff Financial Management LLC, and Flagstar Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm 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.

Mitchell Wassink is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been working with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the financial services business Kuipers Insurance and Investments, LLC, where he serves as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with varied program structures and custodial relationships.

Nathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years and served in the Michigan Air National Guard for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, Brown is involved in community roles including serving on the Board of Directors for BPOE 1381, acting as an advisory member for St Joseph County VA, and participating with the St Joseph County Dive & Rescue team. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors on written recommendation reports.

Robert Kerschbaum III is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise in Richland, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Rena Fields is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Sharlee Zalewski is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Edward Jones in Vicksburg, MI, where she has worked since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Michelle Copenhaver is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and models.

Matthew Tiller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and owns Ascent Asset Group, which he uses to market his financial advisory services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals using various portfolio management and platform options, combining proprietary and third-party strategies.

Benjamin Ledvina is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Cambridge since 2025 and has additional experience in construction and labor through ownership of Ledvina Mowers. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including financial services and property maintenance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Kenneth Lampos is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and also maintains a tenure with Roney & Co. dating back to 1992. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub‑advisers.

Terrence Park is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Kalamazoo, MI, where he has worked since 2021, and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and earlier Morgan Stanley engagements. Outside of his advisory role, he was previously the owner and manager of Fix My Ride LLC, a web and mobile application connecting drivers with mechanics, though the business has been inactive since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and broad investment offerings.

Brice Banfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kalamazoo, MI, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Farm Bureau Insurance and held various roles in healthcare and chiropractic services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Downey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he briefly worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC in 2016. He has served on the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council since 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Samantha Phillips is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank for five years. Phillips serves as a volunteer board member for the YWCA of Kalamazoo, a nonprofit organization supporting victims of abuse and promoting maternal and child health. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, and municipalities with a range of financial planning and investment consulting services. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and draws on diverse portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Zachary Richards is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CSM Group and Summit Polymers. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Bronson Athletic Club in Kalamazoo, MI, where he has worked since 2013 in various roles including service desk and member tours. 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 options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Kristyn Powers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Chemical Bank and Huntington National Bank before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes and modeling tools to assist clients.

David Taplin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and has prior experience with Summit Financial Group and Bankers Life and Casualty Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare supplement insurance sales, tax preparation services, and operates a small farm business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Kimberly Peterson is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Peterson serves on the endowment and investment committee for the YWCA Kalamazoo, reviewing investment advisor recommendations and performance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian James is a financial advisor with Cetera in Portage, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, CX Institutional, LPL Financial, and Oak Point Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a broad network of over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.