Michael Beach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and participant-level retirement advice, utilizing research-driven and customizable investment strategies.

John Nowak is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that focuses on listening to clients and helping them make informed decisions. He assists clients in building tailored wealth management strategies that address their individual needs across diverse areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. John began his financial services career in 1972 at Michigan National Bank in the Trust Investments department. Over the years, he gained experience at First Wisconsin Bank and co-founded his own financial firm before joining Merrill Lynch in 1980, where he continues to help clients achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John has personal interests that include football, golfing, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Kenneth Moore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and is also involved as an owner and partner in a blockchain-based decentralized real estate LLC aimed at facilitating real estate investing through tokenized property ownership. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset allocation with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lisa Howland is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Byron Center, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of asset classes and investment approaches.

Ulrich Noorman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal plans. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors.

Paul Ondersma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Variable Concepts since 2005 and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2005 to 2025. Outside of finance, he owns Great Lakes Surfacing, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services with access to various investment strategies, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial platform.

Dana Belliel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Comstock Park, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns DLQ Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Susan Krochalk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Toni Jones is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at various divisions within Raymond James since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services including municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Anh Tran is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ada, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages ANT Consulting LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies, and delivers these through a centralized consulting team alongside its financial advisors.

Valeri Lawson is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Jared Meisling is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Grand Rapids, MI. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and Fifth Third Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Allison Stolicker is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at All-Phase Grand Rapids and Shephard Enterprise, as well as a position at Northwood University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abraham House is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Outside of finance, he works as an assistant manager at MVP Sportsplex, a health and fitness facility. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through multiple planning and investment services.

Katie Tucker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, her background includes roles at Northwood University, Marshall Community Credit Union, and Walmart. She is also employed as a financial advisor at 56th Street Wealth Strategies, LLC and Guide Point Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Meah Bajt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. She has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Plante Moran, Jackson Financial Services, Ottawa Avenue Private Capital, and Michigan State University. Bajt has also been involved with TEDs and Spring Lake Country Club. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Schena Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Dallas Smock State Farm, and other organizations, as well as involvement with educational institutions such as Hope College and De La Salle Collegiate. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Jeffrey Votruba is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Cetera Investment Services, Citizens Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. 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 investors, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and research resources.

Matthew Nickels is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at SII - John Hancock, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate LLC focused on producing written and digital content as well as providing freelance writing services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Bradley Maclachlan is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Spring Lake, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Finance Council Member for St. Patrick's / St. Anthony's Catholic Church, advising on church finances and fundraising activities. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services alongside its wealth management capabilities.