William Randall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in East Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also serves as a general partner at Orcadian Ventures, LLC. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Carol Dehen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Dehen is involved in a non-investment related business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Herlein is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Huntington National Bank for six years and held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member for the nonprofit Ready for School in Holland, Michigan, where he reviews financial reports and advises on financial decisions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Laplante is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by internal research and includes several distinctive features such as municipal advisory services and strategic minority investments.

Daniel Mushlock is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 credential, bringing three years of industry experience. He is also the managing partner of Mushlock & Associates LLC, where he provides tax and accounting services as an enrolled agent. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Mushlock Vacation Properties LLC, coordinating short-term rental bookings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

David Smits is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1989. His role involves providing personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions, focusing on client-specific financial goals. His expertise covers financial strategies, retirement and estate planning services, and he serves individual, family, and corporate clients. He actively utilizes Merrill's resources, including specialists in advanced estate planning and retirement plans for business owners. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Calvin College and has attained several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach combines extensive industry experience with practical judgment developed through client relationships and training. Beyond his professional work, David engages in community service aligned with the Merrill tradition of supporting local organizations. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mark Tangen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of Horizontal Venture, LLC, a non-investment related business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, offering a range of strategic, tactical, tax-aware, and income distribution investment models.

Michael Braun is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Golf League. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary management and separately managed accounts, with a range of investment strategies and overlay services.

April Armstrong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to address their long-term goals. Her expertise spans areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. April holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan System. Outside of her professional work, April is a married mother of four and participates in activities such as boating, cooking, dancing, hiking, reading, and traveling. She is also involved in her community and is a member of organizations including the Ada Business Association and the University of Michigan Alumni Association.

Clay Purvis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at several firms and organizations, such as KCT Credit Union/Ministry Partners Securities, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Vail Resorts. He has also been involved with Hope College and operated businesses including Grow Bistro & Cafe and Charlie's Still on Main. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Megan Crofoot is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Comerica Securities and Beachbody. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

James Stotenbur is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing real estate properties through Beulah Properties LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial 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 typical of a large institutional provider.

John Osbourne is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1999 and previously worked at Roney & Co. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Gordon Water Systems for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Amy Fowler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 2 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2025, following an 18-year prior tenure with the same firm. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches crochet and knit classes and works as a store clerk at Threadbender Yarn Shop in Grandville, MI, and also designs crochet patterns sold on a web-based crafting platform. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Stearns is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Tri-Star Trust Bank. Stearns also serves as an agent for several insurance providers, managing existing policies while transitioning broker-dealer records to Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Stephen Oberlin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Oberlin is involved with Windchill LLC, a rental real estate business. 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Scott Embree is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Royal Alliance and Mass Mutual Investors Services/MassMutual Financial Group. Embree serves as president of the Michigan chapter of NAIFA, a nonprofit organization where he oversees monthly meetings and coordinates with committee chairpersons. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Spencer Vandevusse is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AGIA, VALIC Financial Advisors, Huntington National Bank, and EDP Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Samuel Lanning is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stevens Advertising and Diocesan Publications. 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 municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.