Ashley Patten is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc. for 14 years before joining Fisher Investments in 2019. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes using a centralized investment process that employs quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Jacob Bouman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and is also the owner of Bouman Advisory Services LLC, a support company used for tax and payroll purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Dick Tupper is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Merrill for 46 years and Bank of America for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Huizen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase and Charles Schwab. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client goals.

Daniel De Witt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hudsonville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership related to tax preparation and administrative management for his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Donna Devaney is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Howard City, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1988. Outside of her advisory role, Donna serves as Treasurer and Secretary of Northern Pines Taxidermy and Wholesale Rugs, Inc., where she manages payroll, bills, and accounting. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients, offering tailored consulting and portfolio management services. Their approach combines in-house and third-party managers across a range of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Edward Postma Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mission French Africa and Waddell & Reed, Inc., among others. He serves as a board member of a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven solutions.

Josefine Hoetzel Roden is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northpointe Bank, Saxonia-franke, Wolverine Worldwide, and Spectrum Health Medical Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Brenda Marzynski is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2025 and previously spent 19 years at infinex Investments, Inc., with additional experience at LPL Financial and Wintrust Investments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individual, institutional, charitable, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that utilize a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dawn Mazeikis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has experience with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2025. Prior to her career in financial advising, she spent over two decades managing James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering and was involved with Keller Williams Lakeshore and Blueprint Dentistry. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies primarily managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Fredrick Bush II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Zeeland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2015 and 2016 respectively, and also has a long-term role with JCI/YanFeng since 2004. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. 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 under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an operational model that includes trading delegation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mason Lesley is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. in Grandville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, his background includes roles at Vivint Home Security and Ripon College. Outside of his advisory duties, he is a registered assistant at P & S Management Co LLC and involved with Vantagepointe Financial Group in sales and marketing of securities and investment advisory products. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party management solutions.

Ryan Eccker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with everyday individuals and families to provide honest advice and build real relationships. He primarily serves clients in West Michigan, including Grand Rapids and Jenison, offering services such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Ryan is part of the Eccker Bujdos Andrews Team, which delivers a wide range of wealth management services including investment management strategies, asset allocation guidance, and planning for retirement, legacy, and business succession. Ryan is a fourth-generation Merrill Financial Advisor, carrying forward a family legacy that deeply shapes his approach to client relationships. He studied Economics with a focus on Finance and Psychology at Michigan State University, from which he holds a Bachelor's degree. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan aims to understand his clients deeply to create personalized strategies aligned with their financial goals. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing tennis and golf with his family and is a lifelong sports fan. He is a loyal Detroit Lions supporter and appreciates spending time in West Michigan. Ryan is also an avid traveler with a goal of visiting all 50 states. His personal interests include cooking and watching Netflix series. He values a good sense of humor and enjoys life's small pleasures.

Joell Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and tax-management overlays.

Kyle Carson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Holland, MI, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has a background that includes financial advising at ChoiceOne Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written, research-driven recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Dewey Engelsma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Advisory Alpha and has experience in various roles including positions at Davenport University and Lakeland Pallets. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and multiple investment strategies.

Joel Kamphuis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities in various capacities since 2015 and operates KM Wealth Management, an independent business. Kamphuis also sells health, disability, long-term care, and final expense insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC offers services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Steven Meyers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with billing and paperwork for a family-owned trucking business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

William Mackay is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a comprehensive approach to institutional and high net worth financial strategies, emphasizing close client-consultant relationships. William is committed to serving the specific needs of his clients by designing customized investment portfolios focused on capital preservation and risk control. His expertise includes providing fiduciaries with unbiased, independent, and research-driven advice, with a particular understanding of nonprofit and defined benefit plan challenges. William employs a systematic and disciplined process to assist high net worth families in preserving and growing wealth for future generations. He also offers services in areas such as family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, endowments and foundations support, socially responsible investing, and retirement planning. William graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree and studied law at the University of Michigan. He holds professional designations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his wife Amy reside in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they have raised two children and have been actively involved in community activities, particularly supporting educational, healthcare, and other local needs. William serves on professional organizations such as the East Grand Rapids School System and Foundation, Pine Rest Mental Health Hospital, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and Van Andel Institute.

Kristen Kragt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stifel in Holland, MI, and has 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 13 years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Dawn's Catering, a business she has been associated with since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.