Carleen Van Strien is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, with 19 years at the firm and three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she rents a spare room in her home to a roommate. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Jakems is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and operated Kelly Jakems Photography from 2010 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Courtney White is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, White worked at Riverbank Finance, Chicago Title of Michigan, and Nations Title Agency of Michigan. Outside of advising, White is involved with Biolife, donating plasma, and is a general partner and managing member of Uncensored Threads LLC, a new business focused on graphic design, website creation, and order management. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Kieras is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, bringing eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and CooperDavid Financial Group. Outside of finance, she has experience as a stage manager for local theater productions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gary Werkman is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Port Sutton Marina LLC, a community-owned entity formed to manage a local marina that affects his residential property. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird, where Gary works, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a variety of wealth management and advisory services. The firm utilizes manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, overlay management, tax-management techniques, and ongoing manager monitoring supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Zachary Tyler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked with Allstate Insurance and Northwestern Mutual before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee services, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Clements is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined Merrill after serving nearly 22 years as a Marine Corps Officer, bringing experience from operating in dynamically complex environments to his role in wealth management. Robert designs and tailors financial strategies utilizing Merrill's resources along with banking solutions through Bank of America. His expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Robert employs a goals-based wealth management approach to ensure alignment between individualized strategies and prioritized client goals. He focuses on helping busy professionals and families who face demanding schedules and competing interests, as well as those less inclined to manage wealth themselves. Robert holds a bachelor's degree from The Citadel and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He serves on the Trinity High School Alumni Board and is affiliated with St. Albert the Great Catholic School. Outside of his professional activities, Robert enjoys golf, running, reading, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Julie Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years and has been affiliated with Flagstar Bank since 2015. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Vander Galien is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Newell Brands and Meijer. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mara Williams is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 1996. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, including traditional and non-traditional investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Nathan Houle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved in several business ventures including restaurant and hospitality operations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Tabb III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at ICA Group Wealth Management, Greenleaf Hospitality Group, and the US Department of Defense's Edelweiss Lodge & Resort. 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 advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Mark Czarnecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brad Collar is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch in the Grand Rapids office, a position he has held since 1990. He specializes in total wealth management, tailoring solutions to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives while considering costs. Brad employs a defined process that emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances to establish objectives, develop strategies, provide recommendations, and regularly review progress toward financial goals. He works closely with clients to ensure their financial plans remain aligned with their personal situations and draws upon Merrill specialists to implement strategies that address individual financial objectives. Brad’s areas of expertise include college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). Brad earned a bachelor's degree from Albion College. He is involved in his community through participation with Ada Bible Church, Habitat for Humanity, and youth sports. Outside of work, Brad engages in various personal interests, including boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, running, scuba diving, skiing, skydiving, and traveling.

Konrad Raclawski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked with Osaic Institutions, Inc. He serves on the boards of the Sparta Chamber of Commerce and Sparta Community Works. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice through a centralized team and structured recommendation reports.

Patrick Borum is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a focus on delivering comprehensive financial advice and best-in-class service. He joined Merrill in 2021 and works with a diverse clientele, including young couples building their nest eggs and retirees aiming to protect their assets. Patrick emphasizes developing an in-depth understanding of clients' situations, priorities, and values to provide customized advice aligned with their risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. He graduated early in 2018 from the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University with bachelor's degrees in Finance and Business Management. Patrick holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. His areas of expertise include stock compensation planning, custom lending and deposit solutions, estate and legacy planning, trust services, education planning, sports and entertainment, as well as personal and business banking. Originally from Holland, Michigan, Patrick is involved in professional organizations such as The Economic Club of Grand Rapids and Young Catholic Professionals - Grand Rapids. He also participates in community initiatives like First Tee - West Michigan. Outside of his professional role, Patrick enjoys football, golfing, and running.

Naomi Stirdivant is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years at Edward Jones. She has four years of industry experience. Naomi is also a brand partner for Young Living, an essential oils company, though she does not solicit business for this activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm reported approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacob Heeres is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year with the firm. His prior experience includes five years at Koops Inc, and he has held roles at Calvin University, Windridge Perennials & Landscaping, and Holland Christian High School. 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 wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large network of financial advisors and branch offices, along with affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Rachel Morton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, where she has worked since 2013. She has three years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent Mary Kay cosmetics consultant. 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 advisory and investment solutions through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Gina Bosetti is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Grand Rapids, MI, and has 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Lambert & Co, and Smart Bottoms. She has been with J.P. Morgan since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform recommendations.