Rachel Laug is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a hair salon business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling.

Ryan Ten Have is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Hudsonville, MI. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of RBT Investments, a real estate holding LLC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Samuels is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Sagepoint Financial Inc. He is based in Wyoming, Michigan. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing various program structures and investment strategies.

Brian Machiela is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and leadership positions at Grandville Group LLC and Machiela Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of MachWest LLC, an entity related to hunting land management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ryan Vander Galien is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Newell Brands and Meijer. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Colby Green is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he was involved with Manna Development Group, LLC for 17 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Green is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, including AI and large language models, to create model portfolios that are delivered to intermediary platforms.

Tyler Staples is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2017. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations using firm research and modeling tools, and it maintains capabilities in public finance and municipal work alongside its retail advisory services.

Katie Rozen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Rozen has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party databases to support its investment process.

Mara Williams is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 1996. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, including traditional and non-traditional investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Balbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Nathan Houle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved in several business ventures including restaurant and hospitality operations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Robert Melton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudsonville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Bear Creek Farms LLC, a farm focused on property clearing and preparation for tree planting in Allegan, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

Michael Behrens is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Behrens also owns and operates Behrens Wealth Management and is active as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jim Jarvis is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2010, with prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012 and at Fifth Third Securities from 2012 to 2013. Jim's approach centers on listening and collaborating with clients to build effective financial plans tailored to their goals. His business beliefs and values focus on supporting clients in working toward their financial objectives.

Tara Farkas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Baron Davis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has worked with Spring Arbor University and Shipt Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through tailored strategies supported by asset-allocation analysis and firm research.

Laurie Misiak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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.

George Wit is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through LLCs related to office property management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Mark Czarnecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Van Der Klok is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a storage rental business in Mecosta, Michigan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services including asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting primarily to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver its services.