Miles Thayer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry for one year. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Black Walnut Builders LLC, a woodworking business in Middleville, Michigan. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform, with options including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Dennis Dekok is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at FCM Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Dennis is the founder of a financial neutral service focused on collaborative divorce planning, working with clients and attorneys to find equitable property distribution solutions. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser supporting individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including financial planning, sub-advisory roles, and retirement-plan solutions.

David Milanowski is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has additional roles at Williams and Company Financial Services and the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, where he provides retirement planning education and pension analysis. Outside of financial services, Milanowski serves as secretary on the board of directors for the Knights of Columbus Event Center. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars and personalized planning.

Clay Currigan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026. Prior to this, he worked at Fifth Third Bank, World Financial Group, and has experience in the restaurant industry. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account platform, with a focus on customizable investment strategies and comprehensive program options.

Brook Nichols is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Grandville, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Williams & Company Financial Services, Amazon, and L2-Advisors. Nichols is also involved with Financial Visions, LLC, where he provides insurance services, and works seasonally as a tax preparer. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Michael Ver Merris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2008, totaling 18 years at the firm. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, his career includes a long tenure at a major enterprise-level firm. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations and trusts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program, featuring multiple portfolio management options and advisory programs.

Richard Kars is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2013 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only with client authorization.

William Lowry is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services Group and Merrill. He serves as a board member of the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Paige Van Vliet is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Generation Three Financial, LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives through a range of program types.

Daniel Cook is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Straight Path Wealth Management, Financial Architects, Inc., Lake Michigan Credit Union, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios, multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and offers a range of implementation options alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Elijah Huyser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at Highlight Industries, Talsma Furniture, and Amazon. He also holds a role in sales of fixed insurance products. Elijah services individual and business clients with investments and insurance through Watermark Advisory Group LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically handled on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Scott Kanai is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with CWM, LLC and has held roles at Cetera, Kanai Wealth Management Group, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and treasurer for a condominium association. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions, employing a discretionary management approach with model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors.

Samuel File is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prometric Test Center and Great Lakes Wine & Spirits. He is also involved in the sales of fixed insurance products, including fixed life and annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brady Wheeler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Byron Center, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he held roles at Potjer Financial Resources, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

William Ferguson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 19 years before joining Commonwealth in 2018. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and multiple program options.

Nolan Ritz is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in clerical and tax assistance positions at Thornapple Financial Center. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, using a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers.

Loren Quist is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Grandville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services, as well as self-employment since 2015. He also conducts retirement planning workshops for the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education, support services, and periodic portfolio rebalancing.

Alison Devries is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rockefeller Capital Management, having previously worked at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Merrill. Devrries serves as a board member of the Georgetown Christian Preschool and Learning Center. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated platform offering direct and third-party management across various asset classes.

Cortney Furey is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016, having also worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2015. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Carl Morris is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Sigma Planning Corporation since 2016 and also affiliated with Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a middle school tennis coach in Kentwood, MI, and works occasionally as an election inspector in several Michigan counties. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through various managed account programs and partnerships.