Blake Krum is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Portage, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at AVB Inc. from 2016 to 2019 before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2019. Krum serves as a board member at Kalamazoo County State Bank and is involved with the nonprofit Pretty Lake as a board member and finance committee participant. 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 nonprofit entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Peralta is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory practice, he assists with an online clothing business and operates a retail reselling business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research.

Jacob Tiller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Flagstar Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, using various custody and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Isaac Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Kalamazoo, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry, having joined LPL Financial in 2025. Prior to this, he has held various roles in sectors including credit unions, retail, and university services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Jake Keller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kalamazoo, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, beginning his career at Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, Keller worked in various roles including positions at Gallagher Uniform Associates and Alliance Beverage Distribution. 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 investment strategies and services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jerome Kessenich is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors for 24 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns JK Financial Services Inc., through which he prepares income tax returns. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to construct portfolios that include multiple asset types, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.