Parker Brey is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Western & Southern Life. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers diverse investment and financial planning services with a focus on centralized due diligence, technology integration, and a variety of program structures that combine in-house and third-party management solutions.

Jacob Jackson is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Huntington National Bank, and security management firms. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party sub-managers and proprietary private bank models, offering a variety of wrap-fee programs through the Envestnet MAS platform.

Benjamin Mondoux is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and several local businesses. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through various investment advisory and brokerage programs, offering a range of portfolio management options on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides services including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and tax-overlay strategies.

David Tiesma is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is active as a comedian and actor in the Grand Rapids area. 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 programs with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Holly Karasinski is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Life Insurance and its affiliated entities since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, disability, long-term care, group benefits, and health insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Steven Handeland is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Securities since 2016 and has also worked with Edge Wealth Management and Advantage Benefits. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as President of the Burgess Lake Homeowners Association. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Shanna Dejong is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023, with prior roles at Fifth Third Bank and other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CFO of Proactive Defense Strategies LLC, a self-defense business. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm combines multiple managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016 and is also affiliated with Investment Services Group. Brown offers life and fixed annuities as part of his broader advisory activities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates multiple investment strategies and utilizes technology platforms to implement client solutions through both proprietary and third-party managers.

Eric Springer is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019, and previously spent 21 years at Fortis Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Blue Time LLC, a company involved in the sales and marketing of clothing and marine accessories, and also manages an office building through Blue Time LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches using fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and digital advice platforms.

Amie Moran is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at IAMS Wealth Management, GFT Wealth Strategies, and Global Financial Trust. Moran is also involved in insurance sales through Global Financial Trust. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Antoinetta Freeman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Woodbury Financial Services. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio management with advisor-directed strategies.

Nicole Dawes is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial since 2011, Independent Financial Partners, and Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018. She is also a commissioned notary public. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and utilizes technology platforms to enhance client service delivery.

Kurt Sytsma is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2015 and also works with Money Concepts International. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an independent agent selling various health insurance products for multiple providers and works on window treatment fabrication and installation on a limited basis. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation approaches with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and manages a network of several hundred advisors overseeing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets.

Alex Bergsma is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Grand Rapids, MI, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at CooperDavis Financial Group and has held various roles in educational and mental health organizations. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Sage Kissman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. Kissman has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Sharon Dykhouse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the investment committee of CSI, an educational organization in Grand Rapids focused on monitoring outside investment managers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Scott Bylsma is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Victoria Christensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in VanNoord Tax and Accounting, working approximately 15 hours per month in a non-investment related capacity. 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside diversified investment strategies and technology-enhanced portfolio solutions.

Katherine Sarb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2021, she held various roles including positions with the Grand Rapids Symphony and Calvin College. Outside of her advisory work, she is a vocalist with The Soul Syndicate Band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Faasse is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial and Waypointe Wealth Advisors, based in Grand Rapids, MI. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and Royal Securities Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.