Mary Kay Zoulek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Grandville, MI, since 2015. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Peter Mead is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jenison, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a financial committee in a fiduciary capacity for a nonprofit organization. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

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 at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, with a brief period at Health Care Storage Solutions from 2020 to 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Allison Hunter is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at R.W. Baird since 2022. Prior to her advisory career, she held positions in the catering and food service industries. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management team, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Tammy Sadek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Heaven at Home Hospice and VetCor, and she has managed Cat Hyperthyroid Radioactive Iodine Services LLC since 2014. Outside of finance, she owns an agricultural fruit and flower orchard and consults for the Petco Pet Wellness Council. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by a variety of investment models and research resources.

William Ellis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SSN Advisory Inc, and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Ellis is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his related business activity, Vision Tax Planning. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Sernau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Lake Michigan Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in an online retail business, Five Lakes Firearms LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lisa Dean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kentwood, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, she operated Bridgepoint Wealth Management and Lisa Dean Inc, and has experience with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. She is also involved with Hansen Brokerage Services as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technologies such as machine learning.

Jamie Martinez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of experience with the firm. Based in Holland, MI, Martinez has worked exclusively at Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Benjamin Keiser is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025 and has a varied background that includes work with Summit Ministries, Amazon, and self-employment ventures. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Keiser works, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research tools, and tax management techniques, supporting approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Corey Kelva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Kelva is a landlord of a rental property in Kalkaska, Michigan. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Craig Coughlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Brokers International Financial Services, Corecap Investments, and Regal Investment Advisors. He serves as a nonprofit board member for Safari Land Company and holds board positions in several for-profit entities. 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 advisory programs and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.