Branda Werdon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stuart White Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. White is also the owner and president of Stuart White, Inc., a financial planning flow-through entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a gadget accessory website business and serves as treasurer for two nonprofit organizations focused on community activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Todd Overbeek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grandville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Preferred Resource Solutions, LLC, a third-party administrator offering plan design, document services, and support for plan sponsors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios, research, and a variety of management approaches.

Aaron Oudbier is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Securities Co for 16 years and Signator Investors Inc for one year before joining OSAIC in 2018. Oudbier serves as a school board member and treasurer of the finance committee for Tri-Unity Christian School. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, automated rebalancing, and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Melanie Buck is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Shannon Orthodontics and has experience at The Brass Cafe and Central Michigan University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Smith is a licensed independent 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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.

David Stephan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including HD Vest and Summit Financial Networks. Outside of advising, he owns Stephan Accounting & Tax, Inc., a tax and accounting business he has operated since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Beach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

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 six years of experience at the firm and a total of five years in the industry. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Moore is involved with Decentralized Real Estate Property 001 DAO LLC, a blockchain-based real estate investment entity, where he serves as an owner and partner. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and focuses on non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

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 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise for 27 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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, supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Paul Ondersma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent two decades at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Ondersma is also the owner of Great Lakes Surfacing, a business unrelated to investment services. LPL Financial is a national firm serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Langenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, The Huntington Investment Company, and WINTRUST Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns two businesses unrelated to investments, Intricate Design and Malta Woods. 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, supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.