Stephanie Greene is a financial advisor with Strategic Financial Group, L.L.C. in Grand Haven, MI. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Financial Group, she worked at USA Financial Securities Corporation for six years. Greene is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products alongside her advisory services. Strategic Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers and proprietary planning frameworks.

Frederick Gearhart is a financial advisor with Personal Legacy Planners in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Illuminated Insurance Services, Luminist Capital, and Advisory Advocates. He serves as a trustee of a trust that owns part of Luminist Capital and Advisory Advocates and is involved in insurance sales and the sale of precious metals through affiliated entities. Personal Legacy Planners provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses individualized asset allocation and a co-adviser relationship with a third-party sub-adviser for portfolio management while maintaining client oversight.

Jordan Alvarez is a financial advisor with Connected Financial Strategies LLC in Allendale, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez coaches wrestling for Jenison public schools. Connected Financial Strategies LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolio management using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and cash, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term approach.

Jacob Ekkens is a financial advisor at Stewardship Trust Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Stewardship Advisory Group and operated his own firm, Jacob Ekkens LLC. Stewardship Trust Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and banks with asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation while allowing opportunistic short-term trades across various asset classes.

Brandon Graetz is a financial advisor at Graetz Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc., and Altruistic Retirement Planning, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for two local community organizations in Rockford, Michigan. Graetz Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of passive and tactical investment strategies, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates third-party model tools while maintaining full discretionary trading authority.

Michael Macpherson is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Huntington National Bank for 12 years. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team model. The firm allocates portfolios to unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, focusing primarily on long-term investment approaches with flexibility for shorter-term adjustments.

Joshua Walther is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Zhang Financial LLC and Empower. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate retirement plans and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis to actively manage portfolios, incorporating strategies such as short selling and asset-backed options in certain accounts.

Kenneth Cook is a financial advisor with Fairway Investment Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He is also associated with Paradigm Equities, Inc. and MEA Financial Services, where he serves as a financial services representative. Fairway Investment Group primarily serves members of the Michigan Education Association and their families, as well as individual clients, trusts, estates, and select businesses. The firm provides fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management services through LPL Financial-sponsored programs, tailoring recommendations to clients’ objectives and operating mostly on a non-discretionary basis.

Kenneth Welch is a financial advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Straight Path Wealth Management since 2021. Prior to that, he was involved with Straight Path Tax and Accounting Solutions Inc and PACE of Southwest Michigan Inc. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate retirement plans, corporate investment accounts, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis and uses a variety of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, short selling, and option strategies in certain managed accounts.

Thomas Proos is a financial advisor with Straight Path Wealth Management in Jenison, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is also involved in the sale of life insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and long-term care insurance to support comprehensive financial and estate planning. Straight Path Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate retirement plans, non-profits, and insurance company clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that incorporates academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis, actively managing portfolios with strategies such as short selling and options, and distinguishes itself with an affiliated accounting practice and service to insurance clients.

Madelyn Rozeboom is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Straight Path Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Straight Path Tax and Accounting Solutions Inc. She holds a Series 65 license and has an educational background that includes Calvin University. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and nonprofit accounts. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis and actively manages portfolios using a range of securities and tactical strategies.

Victoria Buffum is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Straight Path Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2019. She has five years of industry experience and is also a partner and officer at Straight Path Tax and Accounting Solutions, an affiliated tax and accounting firm. Prior to her current roles, she worked at Columbian Logistics from 2015 to 2017. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and non-profit accounts. The firm uses a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis to actively manage portfolios with a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and tactical trading approaches.

David Lutz is a financial advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Straight Path Wealth Management in 2021, he spent 31 years at Herman Miller in various roles. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Lutz serves as a trustee for the Great Lakes Regional Board of Administration of the Wesleyan Church. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate retirement plans and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis and actively manages portfolios using a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives.

Benjamin Cairns is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex LLC since 2014. Essex LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $563 million for around 600 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies informed by fundamental, technical, and sector analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services along with financial planning.

Nicholas Gookin is a financial advisor with Balance Wealth and holds a Series 65 credential. He has eight years of industry experience, including previous roles at WealthSource Partners, OneDigital Investment Advisors, and Retirement Outfitters. His background also includes work in higher education at Colorado Mesa University. Balance Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as defined contribution and defined benefit plans. The firm manages diversified, risk-based portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods in its approach.

Ashton Anderson is a financial advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management in Jenison, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, joining Straight Path Wealth Management in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, Ashton was involved in landscaping through Integrity Landscaping LLC for six years. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, non-profits, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis, and offers tailored strategies that include the use of derivatives and short selling.

Samuel Genzink is a financial advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thatcher Wealth Management, Grand Rapids Christian Schools, and Calvin University. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate retirement plans, corporate investment accounts, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis, actively managing portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and tactical strategies including derivatives and short selling.

Matthew Boersen is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Straight Path Wealth Management since 2013. He serves as a board director for a nonprofit organization providing health care and religious services in Africa. Boersen is also a 50% owner of Consensus Settlement Partners, LLC, a consulting firm that refers investment advisory business to Straight Path Wealth Management. Straight Path Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and nonprofit accounts. The firm employs a blend of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis and actively manages portfolios using a variety of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and tactical trading approaches.

Jaycob Keuning is a financial advisor at Straight Path Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Straight Path Wealth Management since 2019. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-investment related business, Jet's Pizza, where he spends significant time weekly. Straight Path Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, non-profits, and insurance company clients. The firm uses a combination of academic, fundamental, economic, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios, employing strategies including short selling and derivatives tailored to client risk profiles.

Bernard Bowhuis is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role since 2010, he has been associated with Benchmark Financial Design Group since 1999 and serves as President and Owner of Benchmark Financial Services, which involves the sale of life and health insurance products. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing various advisory platforms and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth programs.