Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 15 years and has been involved with several business entities related to financial services and tax preparation since 1986. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by in-house research and third-party resources.

Shaun Mcdougall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, HSBC Securities, and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of S and R Shadetree LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ellen Bylsma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in selling non-variable insurance products, including life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Jonathan Lash is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Lash is involved in part-time work as an Uber driver and operates businesses focused on productivity blogging and designing directory websites, neither related to financial topics. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, combining internal and third-party management with various asset allocation approaches.

Andrew Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belmont, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he spent 12 years at Trane Technologies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Andrew Wilson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, his career has spanned over three decades in the financial services sector. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which focuses on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Mary Couch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2024 and serves as Practice Manager at Healy Financial, supporting financial advisors. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at WABE International School and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

James Hamilton Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and JGH & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Amanda Boyd is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2018. 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Rachel Mraz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has spent her entire career. She works with individuals, foundations, and retirement plans to define their financial goals and implement appropriate strategies. Rachel utilizes a comprehensive process that includes goal setting, strategy determination, implementation, and ongoing performance review. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and a Master's Degree from the American College, and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rachel is involved in the community through board memberships with Davenport University Board of Trustees, Davenport University Foundation, Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, and John Ball Zoo. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Carmen Solano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining her current firm. Solano holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David Johnson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Belmont, MI, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

David Veenstra is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Equity Services, Inc. He is also active as a musician through a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Kevin Cusack is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Cusack manages his family’s farming operations, serves on the board of a college foundation, participates in veterans’ event planning, and holds several advisory and board positions related to publishing, education, and community development. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on proprietary methodologies that incorporate forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

William Zimdar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career, with work experience including positions at Peacehaven Advisory Group and Dow Jones. During his time as a student, he was affiliated with the University of Michigan. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various research resources and portfolio management options.

Jonathan Hatfield is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving business owners, successful professionals, and multi-generational families through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, borrowing, and cash management services. His approach covers personal wealth management, business ownership transitions, and 401(k) plan services, catering to both established high-net-worth clients and emerging wealth clients. Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in wealth management, beginning his career as an analyst at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank in 2009. He moved to Chicago in 2012 to work with high-net-worth families and endowments, focusing on creating actionable plans that integrate advice from legal and tax counsel. He earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification in 2017 and later helped grow J.P. Morgan's presence in West Michigan. In 2020, he established his practice at Merrill Lynch to serve a broader client base, including younger families and business owners. Jonathan holds a bachelor's degree in Business and Psychology from Hope College. He is certified as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he lives in Cascade Township with his wife and two children. He volunteers as a coach for a mountain biking program for children at Cannonsburg Ski Area and serves as president and alumni board member for the Hope College Alumni Association.

Linkesta Turnage is a financial advisor at Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018, she worked for McDonald's Corporation for 14 years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Bernecker is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997, initially joining as a Financial Planning Specialist. Scott provides wealth management services to individuals, families, nonprofit, and corporate clients, focusing on a goals-based wealth management process. Scott assists clients, their families, and businesses in understanding various financial priorities and strategies, including estate planning services, investments, tax minimization strategies, wealth transfer, and retirement income. He offers access to a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide strategic banking guidance that complements his clients' overall financial strategies. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, Scott is qualified to manage discretionary custom investment strategies, utilizing Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in General Management from Michigan State University's Broad College of Business. Scott holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute® at the Wharton School, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of his professional role, Scott enjoys boating, golfing, running, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family. He resides in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife Natalie, their three sons, and two Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Anthony Payne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Aaron Pike is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Variable Concepts since 1990. His background includes a long tenure at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked extensively with Variable Concepts, where he has also been involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and diversified strategies.