Laura Pomeroy is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was a Licensed Personal Banker at PNC Investments from 2005 to 2013. Her professional experience spans over a decade in wealth planning and financial consulting, where she focuses on building and maintaining sound financial plans tailored to each client's unique financial journey. Laura emphasizes a collaborative approach and long-term support in her work with clients. Outside of her professional role, Laura enjoys fitness activities, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, skiing, and swimming.

Mark Fink is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, having joined the firm in 2026. His prior experience includes 18 years at Comerica Securities and three years at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Financial Oxygen/Maestro, a cash management platform serving corporate and institutional clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Harvey Cosgrove is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Grand Rapids, MI. He has 53 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.

Michael Rios is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Rios is a board member of the Family Hope Foundation, which raises and distributes funds for children with disabilities, and is involved with Grey Line Brewing, a brewery and restaurant in Grand Rapids. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brock Hoffman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he drives for Uber on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program focused primarily on individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and offers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Ryan Walder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth sports coach and is a board member of Rapids Area Rays, a sports and fitness organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Natalie Sinquefield is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2002 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Whitford is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Welch IV is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. Welch serves as a board member of Our Hope Association, a charitable organization focused on recovery programs for women battling addiction, and holds leadership roles with the Metro Health Foundation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Shane Smedley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1998 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family-held dental practice and is the owner of an LLC that holds ownership of the building housing the practice. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Shaun Rayman is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Leah Dotinga is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Valmark Securities and Strategies Wealth Advisors. Leah is also a notary public in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Wrona is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including United Planners Financial Services and Regal Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Calvary Baptist Church. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base comprising individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Gregory Mead is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and lead advisor for the Mead Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2001, providing oversight and setting the investment strategy for his team. Greg is a Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and offers discretionary management of personalized or defined strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He also incorporates alternative investments for qualified clients, including private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. Greg holds a Bachelor's degree from the Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, graduating with High Honors and a 4.0 cumulative GPA. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. Over the years, Greg has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times from 2019 through 2023. Actively involved in his community, Greg serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo and on the Board of Directors for the West Michigan Spartans Alumni Association. He is a former member of the Finance Committee for the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Greg lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Angela and their three sons. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, volleyball, biking, boating, and spending time with his family. He grew up in Traverse City and spends summers there with his family.

Elizabeth Hassenger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at H&R Block, Billings Public Schools, and PFS Investments Inc. She is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, providing advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

David Koenes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial during two periods totaling 10 years and was previously associated with Health Care Storage Solutions and America Group Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research and operational tools.

Tammy Sadek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked in hospice care and veterinary corporate management. Outside of finance, she owns and operates a fruit and flower orchard and a cloisonné enamel art jewelry business, and serves as a consultant for the Petco Pet Wellness Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing model portfolios and customized investment strategies.

Scot Fay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 30% ownership stake in a general partnership for a single dwelling rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning areas. The firm emphasizes planning delivered through financial advisors and does not provide discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Matthew Sernau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Lake Michigan Credit Union, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an online retail business, Five Lakes Firearms LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Lisa Dean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Waddell & Reed, and Bridgepoint Wealth Management, where she also operated her own entity, Lisa Dean Inc. She serves as an agent with Hansen Brokerage Services in addition to her advisory duties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions featuring model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.