Kyle Sytsema is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Transpecos Banks, and various educational and municipal organizations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Despres is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He served with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is treasurer of Our Lady's Rosary Makers of Grand Rapids. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs a large network of advisors and uses research-driven investment strategies while providing a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Todd Overbeek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grandville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for one year. Overbeek is also the owner of Preferred Resource Solutions, LLC, a third-party administrator that assists plan sponsors with plan design and employee communication. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jonathan Tysman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential. He has experience working at Mosaic Wealth Management and PNC Bank, as well as involvement with Planet Fitness (Impact Fitness LLC) prior to his financial services career. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment strategies, technology tools, and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ryan Hill is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockford, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he spent 10 years at Huntington Investment Company and one year at VOYA Financial Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melanie Buck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Shannon Orthodontics for four years and held other roles including at The Brass Cafe and Central Michigan University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Travis Sinquefield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Brian Oosterhouse is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Huntington Investment Company and American United Life. His current roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations through Wealth Advisors while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ada, Michigan, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.). He also serves as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to multiple investment strategies and institutional platforms.

Barbara Paneral is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert W Baird & Co., Incorporated, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Beach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he also serves as a notary public. 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, portfolio management, and participant-level retirement advice, utilizing research-driven and customizable investment strategies.

John Nowak is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that focuses on listening to clients and helping them make informed decisions. He assists clients in building tailored wealth management strategies that address their individual needs across diverse areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. John began his financial services career in 1972 at Michigan National Bank in the Trust Investments department. Over the years, he gained experience at First Wisconsin Bank and co-founded his own financial firm before joining Merrill Lynch in 1980, where he continues to help clients achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Western Michigan University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John has personal interests that include football, golfing, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Kenneth Moore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and is also involved as an owner and partner in a blockchain-based decentralized real estate LLC aimed at facilitating real estate investing through tokenized property ownership. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset allocation with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lisa Howland is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Byron Center, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of asset classes and investment approaches.

Ulrich Noorman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal plans. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors.

Thomas Elzinga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise for 27 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Paul Ondersma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Variable Concepts since 2005 and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2005 to 2025. Outside of finance, he owns Great Lakes Surfacing, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services with access to various investment strategies, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial platform.

Brooke Moore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Brooke worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, Inc. from 2021 to 2026, and at Bb&T Securities from 2018 to 2021. Outside of financial advising, Brooke also works as a delivery driver for a food delivery service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides clients with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and collaborative service teams.

Dana Belliel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Comstock Park, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns DLQ Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Susan Krochalk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.