Nikki Huyser is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their family dynamics, situations, and financial goals to identify risks and opportunities. Nikki has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 in various roles including Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, she spent two decades at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Senior Registered Client Associate. Outside of her professional work, Nikki engages in activities such as boating, fitness, hiking, puzzles, reading, and yoga.

Justin Chopp is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he partners with individuals and families to develop and implement personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, advancing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current role in 2026. His approach emphasizes education, trust, and integrity to empower clients in making informed financial decisions and building lasting relationships focused on long-term objectives.

Terry Rostic Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Beacon INC, Crowe LLC, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Black Calder Brewing Company, a brewery based in Wyoming, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Alison Gillhespy is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. from 2018 to present and at SII/John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee on the Coopersville School Board and works as a riding lesson instructor for home-schooled children through Equine Impact. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using various platforms and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a wide range of investment vehicles.

Nathan Verbeek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for West End Christian Reform Church, providing financial oversight and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Virgil Biggs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and BHT&D, CPA's, where he provides tax preparation and consultation services. Biggs is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving as treasurer for Hands of Mercy International and as a director for Sparrow Ionia Hospital Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Paul Schmude is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analysis methods such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Debra Moon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, where she has worked since 2008. She has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Samuel Waldron is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and operated his own advisory firm, Waldron. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Nicholas Mc Farland is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Cadillac Coffee Company for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Corey Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors and Agia. In addition to his advisory role, he is a business owner of CK&A Services, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Benjamin DeHoog is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving high net worth clients in West Michigan. He works with clients to educate them on various financial planning topics, products, and services, helping to co-create long-term plans aligned with their family's goals. Benjamin is supported by Fidelity Investments, a globally recognized financial services provider. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative (2014-2016), Investment Consultant (2016-2017), and Financial Consultant (2017 to present). This experience has focused on serving the financial needs of high net worth clients.

Anthony Ries is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been working in the financial services sector since 2006, including time with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He also operates a separate investment management business under the name Hayden Ries Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Mary Vanderwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. She is also involved with F02, a cash management platform serving retail and institutional investors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs structured planning processes and offers a range of investment and financial services through its extensive network of advisors.

Ian Deming is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience and previously served five years in the United States Navy. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Schaefer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2008. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Mark Stephens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kentwood, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Business Network International and Waddell & Reed, along with operating his own firm, Mark Stephens, LLC, and working as a pitching instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dowie Vanderschaaf is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus Inc since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of PDJ LLC, involved in buying, selling, and managing rental properties. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Todd Loughin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously was employed at Axa Advisors and Blythefield Country Club. In addition to his advisory role, Todd serves as an adjunct professor teaching finance courses at Davenport University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Ginger Roberts is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and affiliated firms for 25 years. Roberts is also involved with the American Cancer Society, serving as chairperson of the BHT&D team for the Ionia Relay for Life. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.