Kendall Vander Meulen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he has rented out garage space through a peer-to-peer rental platform. 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, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Michele Simons is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies within available platform options.

Seth Stephens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles outside of finance such as pitching instructor and positions in food service and e-commerce. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Adam Steinmetz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He works closely with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique situations and personal goals. Prior to his current role, Adam held positions at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2017 to 2021. He also gained experience as a Personal Banker at Commerce Bank from 2016 to 2017. Throughout his career, Adam has focused on building strong client relationships and providing tailored financial guidance. His approach centers on collaboration and comprehensive planning to support clients in striving for improved financial well-being for themselves and their families.

Michael Steinebach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hungerford Financial, United Planners' Financial Services, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as a non-variable insurance agent selling life, disability, and health insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Claire Larson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Chemical Bank, a division of TCF Financial, for five years. Larson is also involved with Double Eagle Partners, LLC, a passive investment in residential golf lots. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, SMAs, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tanya Hawley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She is involved with Mosaic Ventures, LLC, a business entity 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services with a diverse platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional programs.

Scott Kline is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wyoming, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Shawn Kersjes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services built on a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and asset allocation guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Christopher Oisten is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Securities Company for 30 years and Signator Investment Inc. for one year before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Grandville United Methodist Church and has presented a financial planning program for Habitat for Humanity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles.

Paul Drueke is a financial advisor with STIFEL in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with STIFEL since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Drueke serves as a board member for the Potter's House Foundation, a Christian school organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Richard Vesnic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Kerr is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including time with its predecessor, AXA Advisors. His other business activities include serving as an administrator or executor for his wife and holding power of attorney for his mother. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Evan Sassack is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Northern Trust, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Amy Freeburg is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 1986 and brings over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Amy is approved as a Portfolio Manager within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, where she manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, focusing on aligning client goals with tailored financial strategies. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Grand Valley State University. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™). She is also an active member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™. In addition to her professional work, Amy participates in community service and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as a trustee for the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and is a member of the Officer’s Compensation Committee for Kent County. Her past board roles include President of Mind Meets Music, a local literacy nonprofit, and the first female board member at Blythefield Country Club. Amy’s volunteer involvement has also extended to the Grand Rapids Jaycees, Habitat for Humanity, Girl Scouts, and the Grand Rapids Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Robert Mosson is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years. He is chairman of the Kent County Building Authority and serves on the Kent County Insurance Board. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with financial advisors. The firm is a large institutional provider of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Mark Bowen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Bowen is involved in several business ventures including ownership in multiple gymnastics clubs, athletic courses, and a spirits vendor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with a planning approach that includes specialized services for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and other niche groups.

Samuel Millmier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at D'Avocado, BGM, Western Michigan University, Canopeum, Pet Supplies Plus, and Gull Lake High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

David Nykerk is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes roles with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and in the fitness industry. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Kurt Hazlewood is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1996 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.