Brian Rose is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Portage, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ferguson Plumbing, Reinforcement Inc., and involvement with the University of Michigan and First United Methodist Church. Outside of financial advising, he is engaged in custom carpentry through Watermark Building & Custom Carpentry. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Emily Celeski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kalamazoo, MI. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and joined Equitable Advisors in 2026. Prior to her financial advising role, Emily has experience working with Doordash and in self-employment ventures. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating with a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Nicholas Acri is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Shipt LLC and HUMANeX Ventures, and has been involved in both academic and retail settings. He serves as a volunteer committee member for Rotaract in Kalamazoo and works as a coach and consultant for the Foundation for Financial Planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms and models.

Jeffery Vanderstraaten is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1999 at Merrill and has over two decades of experience. Jeff is a founding partner of the Hekman & VanderStraaten Group and focuses on total wealth management. He provides solutions based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, utilizing a defined process to help clients reach their objectives. Jeff's expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He uses the Investment Personality Assessment developed by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to better understand clients' investing preferences and customize financial strategies accordingly. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Finance from Western Michigan University. Jeff has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He serves on the Endowment Committee at his church. Jeff lives in Portage with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Ella and Grace. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, football, ice hockey, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Robert Benjamin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and also maintains a longstanding affiliation with Roney & Co. since 1998. 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—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisers.

Timothy Williams is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Robert Baird & Co. He is based in Portage, MI. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports client decision-making without guaranteeing outcomes.

David Grall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that emphasize client responsibility for implementation and updates.

Timothy Dally is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Battle Creek, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons from 1997 to 2019 before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and officer of Dally Tire Company, a family tire and auto service business. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Daniel Graham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2005, he worked at Eli Lilly & Co starting in 1987. He is also involved in managing a partnership that covers expenses related to real estate and financial planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Daniel Ingles is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients and their families to identify and pursue meaningful financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Daniel assists clients in anticipating and managing major life transitions, such as business sales and retirement, while also addressing ongoing priorities like education planning and philanthropic endeavors. Daniel has been in the financial services industry since 2013 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2016. Prior to his financial career, he served six years in the United States Military. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Personal Financial Planning from Central Michigan University, where he graduated with high honors. Daniel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to adhering to a disciplined financial planning process to help clients pursue their long-term goals. In alignment with the Merrill tradition, Daniel dedicates time to volunteering in the communities he serves. His client focus areas include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization.

Ryan Cahill is a CFP®, CFA®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and was previously the principal at Cahill Wealth Management, LLC for 18 years. He is also a managing member of an office property rental entity in Portage, MI. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering a range of workplace solutions and planner-led wealth management that combines proprietary modeling with online tools.

Stacy Clark is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Clark serves as a trustee and fundraising chair on a nonprofit board in Richland, MI. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Maya Nashef is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, including Global Investment Committee return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Aaron Puff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Battle Creek, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Cetera, Omni Community Credit Union, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of advisory services, he owns The Awareness Group, which provides marketing and promotional services for an auto racing team. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicole Starbuck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sigma Financial Corporation, Cetera Advisors, Plan 4 Financial Design, Falcon Broadband, LLC, and Plains Cooperative Telephone Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, along with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lawrence Mjovig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Kalamazoo, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger Corp for 25 years. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio strategies.

Philip Tatchell is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008 and has concurrently worked with First Advantage Insurance Agency, Inc. and First Of America Brokerage Service, Inc. since 1996. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, 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 decisions.

Daniel Stauffer III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Empowerment Institute, Farmers Insurance, and Child and Family Psychological Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Carter Assink is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at J.Allen & Company and has experience in educational roles at Spring Arbor University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, with a focus on program sponsors and third-party managers.

Ryne Petersen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Kellogg for three years and spent over a decade in education. 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, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.