Nancy Hughes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Outside of advising, she is involved with Micali Distributing LLC, a wholesale distribution business she organizes jointly with her husband. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

Ailine Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Flores was also involved with Transformed Trucking LLC for one year. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Daniel Vansingel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2016 to 2021, and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Kevin Gardenier is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Grand Rapids, MI, with 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., and running his own firm, Gardenier & Co., as well as involvement with organizations such as Autism Support of Kent County and Operation Green Star. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and model portfolio programs.

April Armstrong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to address their long-term goals. Her expertise spans areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. April holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan System. Outside of her professional work, April is a married mother of four and participates in activities such as boating, cooking, dancing, hiking, reading, and traveling. She is also involved in her community and is a member of organizations including the Ada Business Association and the University of Michigan Alumni Association.

Megan Crofoot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ada, MI, holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Comerica Securities and Beachbody. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Osbourne is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1999 and previously worked at Roney & Co. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Justin Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ada, Michigan. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked for Gordon Water Systems for 15 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options through a large network of advisors and utilizes various platforms and tools to support operational and research functions.

Amy Fowler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 2 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2025, following an 18-year prior tenure with the same firm. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches crochet and knit classes and works as a store clerk at Threadbender Yarn Shop in Grandville, MI, and also designs crochet patterns sold on a web-based crafting platform. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Oberlin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Oberlin is involved with Windchill LLC, a rental real estate business. 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Scott Embree is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Royal Alliance and Mass Mutual Investors Services/MassMutual Financial Group. Embree serves as president of the Michigan chapter of NAIFA, a nonprofit organization where he oversees monthly meetings and coordinates with committee chairpersons. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Lori Saliers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held multiple roles at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney and trustee for family members in Michigan. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines internal research and third-party analytics to support its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jared Bottger is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he gained experience at Fidelity Investments in various capacities, including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Relationship Manager in 2024, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Customer Associate from 2022 to 2023. His professional approach centers on providing transparent guidance and thoughtful planning through a collaborative process. Jared focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that aim to bring clarity to clients' financial lives, enabling them to concentrate on the people, experiences, and passions most important to them. Outside of his professional life, Jared engages in family activities, fitness, motorcycles, and running.

Spencer Vandevusse is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AGIA, VALIC Financial Advisors, Huntington National Bank, and EDP Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Samuel Lanning is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stevens Advertising and Diocesan Publications. 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 tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

Stacie Middleton is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2023. Outside of advising, Middleton serves as treasurer for several local organizations, including a parent association and a homeowners association, and manages a youth soccer team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Laug is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Kaizen Holdings LLC, a finance-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Craig Sutherland is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Merchants Corporation, Arbor Financial Credit Union, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder and co-owner of F&S Ale LLC, a technology company serving property and casualty insurance carriers, and serves on the board of Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Goetz Whittaker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with executives, directors, owners, and other professionals to provide guidance on deferred compensation, stock options, ESOP, tax mitigation strategies, estate planning, retirement planning, and exit planning. Michael focuses on helping clients navigate pivotal moments such as career transitions, liquidity events, succession planning, and the years leading up to retirement by creating customized financial strategies aligned with their values and long-term goals. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is an alumnus of Alpha Sigma Phi. His experience includes assisting clients with divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income planning. Residing in Cascade, Michigan with his wife Morgan and pets Lulu and Stevie, Michael dedicates time outside of work to his community by serving as an assistant lacrosse coach at Coopersville High School. His personal interests include bowling, camping, golfing, and ice hockey.

Manuel Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grandville, MI, holding the Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and previously worked for Suncoast Credit Union for ten years. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.