Kelli Vandellen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior roles at several firms including Waddell and Reed, Inc. Vandellen also has experience running a property-related business, Revivify Properties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting.

Carson St. Amour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at Gentex Corporation and Muskegon Quality Builders, and has academic experience from Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Charles Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked in various roles including at Lake Michigan Credit Union and Banker's Life. He also has experience in education, having worked at Saginaw Valley State University and Clare High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Rabb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Camp Kamaji for Girls for three years and Cherry Door for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Roamery, a small business that creates travel journals and activity books sold at art markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of household types and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Josh Pfennig is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2004. In his role, he collaborates closely with High Net Worth families throughout West Michigan to develop and maintain personalized financial plans. Josh emphasizes a collaborative planning process that integrates clients' goals with Fidelity's resources, products, and services to help pursue their financial objectives. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Josh has focused on addressing the unique goals and complexities of each family he serves. His approach is centered on building trusted partnerships to support clients' financial success. Outside of his professional work, Josh enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with family, participating in social events with friends, playing golf, and volunteering.

Aiden McDonald is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at Grand Valley State University and Grand Blanc Township. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Christopher Buckner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2026 and previously held positions at Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Lansing Community College. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Kyle Travis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Travis serves on the board of Luciana’s Legacy, a nonprofit supporting families with children facing terminal illnesses, and is actively involved in the Grand Rapids Lions Club, where he currently serves as president. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Jennifer Mierendorf is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Cetera and Independent Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Mierendorf serves as a board member and treasurer for FMRVRT and participates in board activities for the ANBL library. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal finance and specialized advisory programs.

Saundra Howard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Cetera and IB Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rand Putterman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Davenport University. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a real estate license and is involved in cash management services through an outside business activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and diverse investment products supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Harley Gaul is currently working as an Investment Consultant. He aims to assist clients in organizing and structuring their financial plans by leveraging the tools and resources available at Fidelity. Harley's professional experience includes serving as an Insurance Agent at Washington National from 2024 to 2025. Outside of his professional work, Harley has personal interests that include board games, cars, fitness, and snowboarding.

Corwin Clausing is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spent 22 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic in 2025. Clausing also operates Clausing Financial Group, where he offers fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, long-term care insurance, and accident insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Willow Pavliga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to her career in finance, she held roles outside the industry including at Aldi and Home City Ice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans, serving a broad client base through various advisory and brokerage services.

Mark Grooters is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Regulus, LLC and Regal Financial Group for six years and at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for three years. He serves as Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Member for Grace Life Bible Church. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and offers brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Andrew Carlson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockford, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Jimmy Johns and was a full-time student through 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Deborah Verker is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. She has previously worked at Ascend Wealth Management, Voya Financial Advisors, and Jgh & Associates. Verker is also involved with Ascend Wealth Management as a separate business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging research and technology across diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Austin Owens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and has prior experience with Corporate Settlement Solutions and Sun Title Agency. Owens also holds a notary role and is involved with Corporate Settlement Solutions outside of investment activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Deborah Szymchack is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in Mary Kay Cosmetics sales since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jeff Hoag is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He works with high-net-worth individuals to develop tax-efficient investment strategies and personalized financial plans tailored to their long-term objectives. He leverages his deep expertise in financial planning along with the resources and strategies available through Fidelity Investments to help clients preserve and grow their wealth. Jeff's career in the financial services industry began in 2007 as a Licensed Personal Banker at JPMorgan Chase. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2011 and has held several roles there, including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President and Financial Consultant. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, fishing, golf, music, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for his pets.