Brian Ellis is a financial advisor at Brooktree Capital Management Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Brooktree Capital Management since 1996. Brooktree Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes various strategies tailored to clients’ income, tax situation, and time horizon.

William Thatcher is a financial advisor at Thatcher Wealth Management in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Pine Brook Financial, among other firms. Outside of advising, he teaches local retirement planning lectures for the nonprofit American Financial Education Alliance. Thatcher Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a diversified investment approach including ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, equities, annuities, and may incorporate private placements or venture capital, operating with discretionary trading authority and requiring client custody at Fidelity.

Craig Ackermann is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stewardship Trust Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Stewardship Estate Planning, Stewardship Advisory Group, United Planners' Financial Services, Stewardship Legacy Coaching, LLC, and Ackerman Financial. Ackermann is also a licensed insurance agent, offering insurance services separate from his investment advisory work. Stewardship Trust Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory team serving individuals, retirement plans, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and banks. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services, focusing on fundamental securities analysis and long-term, diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives.

Adam Trask is a financial advisor with Burnham & Company LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior employment includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, The Huntington National Bank, and JP Morgan Chase. Burnham & Company provides discretionary investment management and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and companies. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment vehicles and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Kyle Kelley is a financial advisor at Family Capital Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. He also provides insurance advice tailored to client needs. Family Capital Management is a four-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and modular financial consulting, using both fundamental and technical analysis and a range of investment instruments to tailor client strategies.

Adam Schwallier is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwallier Wealth Management in Grand Rapids, MI. He has previously worked at Mosaic Planners and Advisors and Steele Capital Management, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns several commercial and agricultural real estate-related businesses. Schwallier Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate and institutional retirement plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs individualized asset-allocation models and a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical analyses, primarily using exchange-traded funds and other common securities.

Zachary Smith is a financial advisor at Kroon & Mitchell Asset Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Calder Capital, Marshberry, and Blackford Capital. Kroon & Mitchell Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, and it employs a broader range of investment instruments including precious-metal ETFs, real estate funds, commodities, private placements, and non-U.S. securities.

Melissa Livasy is a financial advisor at Integrity Financial Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Integrity Financial Advisors since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as president and office manager of Integrity Financial Group, LLC, where she is involved in business planning, client services, and accounting. Integrity Financial Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and small businesses. The firm utilizes third-party platform providers and model managers for portfolio management and is transitioning to a wrap-program structure to deliver advisory services, trade execution, custody, and reporting under a single fee.

Amanda Campbell is a financial advisor at Ellija Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 license and has been with Ellija Capital Management since 2022. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to conduct insurance sales. Ellija Capital Management is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $57 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, business owners, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering customized asset allocation and a long-term, diversified investment approach.

Spencer Lademan is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Kroon & Mitchell Asset Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Regal Holdings, LLC and Edward Jones. Kroon & Mitchell Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, pursuing long-term investment strategies tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Jacob Randall is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Family Capital Management in Grand Rapids, MI. He joined the firm in 2020 following his college education from 2016 to 2020. Family Capital Management is a four-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities, managing approximately $435 million in assets for around 500 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and modular financial consulting, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies across a range of instruments including mutual funds, ETFs, and more complex products.

Kelly Gilbert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is associated with EFG Financial, LLC and has held roles at firms including Blue Yonder Corp and Eminence Financial Investing. Gilbert is also a co-owner of Eminence Financial Group, where he is involved in life insurance and annuity sales. EFG Financial, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses by providing retirement planning, portfolio management, and advisory services to third-party investment advisers. The firm utilizes a modern portfolio theory-based approach with proprietary models, disciplined rebalancing, and tax efficiency, while overseeing assets through third-party managers.

James Louwerse is a financial advisor at GPS Financial Group, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with GPS Financial Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Louwerse serves as Treasurer for the Thrive Learning Center Foundation, a private school, where he oversees budgets and financial statements. GPS Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $64 million in assets in-house using a long-term, discretionary approach based on modern portfolio theory.

Mark Vanderpol is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He is the managing member of Vanderpol Investments L.L.C., where he has worked since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the managing member of Celestial Divide, a SaaS company focused on inheritance division assistance, and holds a health and life insurance license for advisory purposes only. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes a range of model portfolios and a Pastor–Stambaugh framework emphasizing value-oriented, small-cap, and relatively illiquid equities, alongside tax optimization, estate, and charitable planning services.

Edward Perry is a financial advisor at LifePoint Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Advize Wealth Management, PLLC and WealthSource Partners, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Perry is a licensed insurance professional and receives commissions from insurance product sales separate from his advisory services. LifePoint Planning manages approximately $168.5 million for about 110 clients through three advisors, serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis.

Shawn Fair is a financial advisor with EFG Financial, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Thrivent Financial and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he is a co-founder and business manager of FAIR ORGANICS LLC, which produces additive-free healthcare and food products. EFG Financial, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses with retirement planning and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a modern portfolio theory-based approach with proprietary models, focusing on tax efficiency and concentration management while overseeing assets managed by third-party advisers.

Tyler Kotlarz is a financial advisor at Synergy Wealth Management, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Synergy Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Kotlarz is involved in several business ventures including an auto body shop where he assists with front office operations, ownership of a storage facility company, and a partnership in a used car dealership. Synergy Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on academic research and strategic asset allocation, primarily using no-load mutual funds and Modern Portfolio Theory, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

Andrew Hakim is a financial advisor with Eagle Point Capital LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blackford Capital and AT Karney. He is also a principal at Eagle Point Capital Funds LLC. Eagle Point Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a concentrated, fundamental research-based long-equity strategy and offers model portfolios, research newsletters, and performance-based fee arrangements.

Emily Wetter is a financial advisor at Schwallier Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Mosaic Planners and Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Holistiplan LLC, a company specializing in advanced planning software solutions, and owns Monoceros Consultants LLC, which provides tax planning services. Schwallier Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional retirement advisory services. The firm uses individualized asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical approaches, primarily employing exchange-traded funds, with both discretionary and non-discretionary client engagements.

Joseph Harmon is a financial advisor with RCPlanners in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Camelot Advisors LLC d/b/a Harmon Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. Outside of advising, Harmon plays the bagpipes, dedicating about two hours per week to this activity. RCPlanners provides financial planning and discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with a proprietary retirement income model that addresses multiple retirement risks, employing a range of investment vehicles including securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private real-estate offerings for accredited investors.