David Mabis is an Associate Financial Advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Battle Creek, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2017 to 2026 and held various roles in the insurance and community association sectors. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club and is its President. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Oursler is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney since 2018 and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball and serves as finance director on the board of the local baseball organization. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

James Barber is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Inc and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. His current tenure at Janney Montgomery Scott began in 2026. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Richard Tsoumas is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has been involved with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and The Planning Group since 1999. Tsoumas serves as a trustee and treasurer on the board of the Guido A. & Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation and is a co-trustee of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Trust. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice supported by comprehensive due diligence, serving a client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Allan Sherwood is a CFP® certificant with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life). Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2026, he worked for Edward Jones from 2023 to 2026 and spent nearly two decades in public school roles in Michigan. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and relationships with a wide range of institutional sponsors.

Renee Giles is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for 24 years before joining Janney in 2018. Giles is also a notary. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jonathan Melges is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Desie Hardin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Battle Creek, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Hardin worked at Flagstar Bank for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across retail and institutional segments, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard, with affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary funds.

Ryan Swank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and spent 20 years at UPS. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of his professional activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms while supporting a large network of advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Benjamin Whitaker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Richland, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OsborneKlein of Ameriprise and Gentex, as well as employment at Grand Valley State University. He also works with OKL LLC as an associate financial advisor, conducting client meetings and managing relationships. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sarah La Fountain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Battle Creek, MI. She holds a Series 66 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Covance Laboratories for seven years. 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 strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Robin Reed is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for 5 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 and consulting services with a range of portfolio management strategies.

Carissa Hagen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Neuberger Berman BD LLC, among other firms. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in divorce planning services through Empower Divorce Consulting, a business she has been affiliated with since 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Dennis Asaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for eight years and Ameriprise Financial Services for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Asaro Consulting, Inc., which facilitates securities business operations and employment. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize strategic, tactical, and alternative investment approaches.

Michael Leifeld is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Battle Creek, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. and JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC since 2019. Leifeld serves on the Investment and Finance Committee of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Paulette Behan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent one year at FSC Securities Corp. Behan is also involved with Behan and Company, Ltd., a firm she has been associated with since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Eastfork Ranch LTD, a business offering equestrian lessons. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Miller is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones for 10 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice. The firm’s approach integrates in-house investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, serving clients with specific asset requirements and utilizing an affiliated product ecosystem.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following prior roles at Robert Baird & Co. and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Timothy Bailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Battle Creek, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Infinex Investments, Essex National Securities, Fifth Third Securities, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, Bailey is involved with Honor Credit Union and Credit Union Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies supported by technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jake Zeeb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., based in Battle Creek, MI. He has one year of industry experience and is also involved with Generations Financial Planning & Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory roles, he has held various positions across education and business sectors, including at Spring Arbor University and In-House Valet Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, proprietary model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.