Thomas Picardy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has managed Picardy Wealth Management since 2016 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with investment options including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

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.

Karen Thrun is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and multiple securities licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2005 and is also involved in a separate business providing hockey and figure skate sharpening and related ice sport essentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG criteria in their investment recommendations.

Aaron Osborn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked for Wynalda Packaging from 2011 to 2022. Osborn is involved with Bethany Christian Services Inc., a religious organization focused on foster care and housing for children. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abby Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has previous experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and the University of Dayton. Outside of advising, she is involved with Dinks & Dingers, a local social club where she serves food and drinks. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brooke Gibbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and JGH & Associates from 2013 to 2021. Brooke also serves as a notary in Grand Rapids. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Weber is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He worked at Precision Edge Surgical Products before returning to Edward Jones, where he has been since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Allen Czech is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Huntington Investment Company and Fisher Asset Management. He is based in Grand Rapids, MI. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence to inform its recommendations, applying an ESG eligibility framework.

William Weber is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Company, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent six years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, Weber serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and personal representative. 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 financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, with an emphasis on non-discretionary advisory relationships and a range of portfolio management strategies.

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.

Mark Andrews is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, returning in 2019 as a Vice President-Financial Advisor after spending 21 years with Fifth Third Securities. His work focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that address clients’ unique financial priorities and life stages. Mark’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He believes managing wealth involves more than building investment portfolios, emphasizing collaboration to help clients define what matters most as they navigate financial implications over time. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Western Michigan University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mark is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for West Michigan Youth For Christ. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, boating, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

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.

Michael Pniewski is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. and its incorporated entity since 1988, serving in his current role since 1994. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a wide range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with strategies that range from traditional asset allocations to more complex investments and overlays.

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.

Cory Preuss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Comstock Park, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing administrative aspects of his practice through a legal entity supporting staff compensation and operations. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a notable retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes research-driven, model-based recommendations and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts alongside a centralized consulting team.

Rebecca Anderson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI since 2000. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has additional involvement as Vice President of the Thornapple River Association, focusing on river beautification and environmental management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kristen Ramer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Strategies LLC and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She is also the owner of Strategies LLC, through which she plans to provide consulting work on an as-needed basis. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicholas Van Loo is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has held prior roles at Grand Wealth Management, LLC, and Padnos, and he also teaches investment-related courses at Grace Christian University and Grand Valley State University. Van Loo is a part-owner of several financial support entities, including 56th Street Wealth Strategies LLC and Guide Point Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory and consulting services across a large network of advisors.

Jada Doerr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Phoenix Street Cafe and Cleanwater Corporation and has academic experience from the University of Michigan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.