Tyler Staples is a CFP® professional at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. 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 and consulting services that focus on tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Katie Rozen is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. She is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research-driven investment strategies and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive resources and analytics.

Benjamin Balbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools, serving a broad range of retail and institutional investors.

Michael Behrens is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Behrens also owns and operates Behrens Wealth Management and is active as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jim Jarvis is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2010, with prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012 and at Fifth Third Securities from 2012 to 2013. Jim's approach centers on listening and collaborating with clients to build effective financial plans tailored to their goals. His business beliefs and values focus on supporting clients in working toward their financial objectives.

Lisa Cargill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 20 years. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Pull Barn Enterprises, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at Regal Investment Advisors LLC and American Portfolios Financial Services. Additionally, Smith serves on the board of the University Club of Grand Rapids and owns businesses involved in insurance and employee benefits administration. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management using various platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Tara Farkas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Baron Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Willis and Machnik Financial Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of finance, he has experience with Spring Arbor University and worked at Shipt Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Laurie Misiak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

George Wit is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through LLCs related to office property management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

David Van Der Klok is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including time at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Chase Investment Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business renting storage space in a pole barn in Mecosta, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary asset allocation and manager search program supported by centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research.

Justin Leak is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. His approach involves connecting with clients to understand their priorities, enabling him to provide tailored guidance, strategies, and education. Justin's experience in the financial industry includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2024, as well as positions at Cetera Investment Services from 2018 to 2024, where he worked as an Investment Executive and previously as a Sales Assistant. This progression reflects his growing expertise in investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in cars, cooking and baking, family activities, and music.

Ross Poll is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Thomas Cole is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial andFlagstar Bank N.A. in Grand Rapids, MI. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial, Infinex Investments, and Cottingham & Butler. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology tools while maintaining discretion in client investment decisions.

Douglas Hoffman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Amerus Life for 31 years and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of financial advising, he owns a seasonal rental property in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Levi Reigler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, infinex Investments, Inc., and Flagstar Bank. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in commercial rental and farm-related properties in Freeport, MI. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Brandon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2015, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Stephen Watkins is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Stifel since 2007. He serves on the advisory boards of Partners Worldwide and the Salvation Army, providing guidance on nonprofit activities in his community and abroad. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jennifer Baldini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Rehmann Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Raymond James in 2019. She serves as treasurer for Northwest Young Life and is a finance committee member for the Sparta Education Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal and public-finance capabilities and customized retirement plan advisory services.