Scott Pope is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nolan Eccker is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born and raised in Holland, Michigan, and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Nolan is a fourth-generation financial advisor and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. Before joining Merrill, he spent several years at Northwestern Mutual serving wealth management clients. Nolan specializes in helping individuals and families organize and grow their retirement assets, including consolidating old 401(k)s and IRAs and creating customized wealth plans beyond employer retirement plans. His areas of focus include college education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, retirement income strategies, tax minimization, and serving clients in sports and entertainment as well as women and wealth. Beyond his professional role, Nolan is involved in his local community as a basketball coach and mentor for West Ottawa Basketball and as a referee and coach for West Ottawa Little Panther's Basketball. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, boating, golfing, music, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Charles Langeland Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Global Retirement Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Comerica Securities, Inc. since 2016. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Michael Haynes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Muskegon, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ACMatic Inc and Hortech, Inc. 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 under management and provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jacob Hufnagel is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Robert W. Baird since 2017, including his current tenure starting in 2021, and previously held roles at Lake Michigan Credit Union and Generational Wealth Management. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management team, including The DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

James Smilde is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Finance Committee at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Curtis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Rapids, MI, where he has been since 2021. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Curtis held positions at PNC Bank and PNC Investments for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and offers customized investment solutions delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Dinorah Livingston is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and refers home security and automation services for a Primerica affiliate. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Michael Mc Ninch is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and management positions within TMG Capital Management, LLC and The McNinch Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Soapbox Soaps, a personal care products company, and is involved in healthcare and natural resources ventures through family-owned entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kimberly Hensley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tige Mauseth is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in pursuing their financial goals through personalized strategies that align with their unique priorities. He works in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. Tige holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes building strong relationships and providing clear, thoughtful guidance to help clients make informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Tige is involved with the Boy Scouts of America. His personal interests include baseball, boating, fishing, football, ice hockey, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, and watching movies.

Jonathan Storch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. He is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Gary Rajah is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cantella & Co Inc and Securities America Advisors. Outside of finance, he is also a pianist and composer who performs and writes music for compensation. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using firm-provided tools and third-party managers to construct and manage diverse portfolios.

Asa Lakeman is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Signator Investors Inc / John Hancock Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2018. Lakeman maintains several sole proprietorships related to insurance and securities marketing. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Steven Bernas is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals by focusing on what matters most to them and their families. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University.

Thomas Munroe is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Bank of America for 17 years and Merrill for 37 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Ryan Weaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ada, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates basketball games for the Special Olympics of Michigan. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations.

Mc Lain Eccker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing comprehensive financial strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. His areas of expertise include stock concentration, tax mitigation strategies, deferred compensation, stock options and restricted stock, estate planning strategies, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Western Michigan University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Mc Lain participates in community organizations including Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids and Meals On Wheels Western Michigan. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and boating on Lake Michigan.

Sean Kolody is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with clients to build long-term wealth through personalized planning and financial strategies. He collaborates closely with individuals and families to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to pursue those objectives. Sean provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sean holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Outside of his professional role, Sean's personal interests include basketball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, interior decorating, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

April Wiltzer Spohn is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Jenison, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2003. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk tolerances through various investment approaches including separately managed accounts and overlay services.