Jeffrey Vanderweele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2011 and also has experience with GT Independence since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Board and a Finance Committee member for Wedgwood Christian Services, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jonathan Lash is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Lash is involved in part-time work as an Uber driver and operates businesses focused on productivity blogging and designing directory websites, neither related to financial topics. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, combining internal and third-party management with various asset allocation approaches.

Jacob Brugger is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Target Corporation and Grand Valley State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Bopra is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at Matthew Cinco, Bridgepoint Wealth Management, and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory duties, he manages a home-based business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Peter Vanderschaaf is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1988. Vanderschaaf serves as treasurer on the board of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society and is a board trustee for the Akademie Fur Reformatorische Theology, a theological seminary in Germany. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Andrew Wilson is a financial advisor at Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel since 2016 and previously spent nine years at Oppenheimer. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on asset allocation and financial planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Mary Couch is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC and WABE International School. Mary also serves as Practice Manager at Healy Financial, supporting financial advisors in their business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin Gritter is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2005. Located in Byron Center, MI, he has also held a leadership role as a committee member at the Wylie Rotary Club Foundation in Grand Rapids, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Randy Valentine is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Valentine has worked with Raymond James since 2008 and owns Valentine Financial Svcs LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

James Hamilton Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Jgh & Associates. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Dylan Mahaffey is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity, where he partners with individuals and their families to develop financial strategies tailored to their specific goals and aspirations. He utilizes the suite of tools and resources available through Fidelity to provide education and transparency, helping clients feel confident in their financial plans. He joined Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative in 2024 and transitioned to his current role as an Investment Consultant in 2025. Dylan's experience focuses on collaborating with clients to co-create strategies that align with their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Dylan has personal interests in cars, fitness, social events with friends, and soccer.

Mary Beth Norris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Caledonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera and Summit Financial Group. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Tuinstra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors Inc, and Royal Securities Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and director on the Doris Tuinstra Foundation board and owns a business called Fit Express, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of offerings including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Paul Cook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Bank of Ann Arbor and held roles at several other firms including Prudential Advisors and Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions incorporating model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Amanda Boyd is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2018. 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Rachel Mraz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill throughout her career and draws on a family legacy within the firm. Rachel works closely with individuals, foundations, and retirement plans to establish and implement financial strategies aligned with their unique goals, utilizing a process that includes goal setting, strategy development, implementation, and ongoing performance review. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Master's degree from the American College. She has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise encompass family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, legacy and philanthropic planning, personal retirement planning, and wealth management for women. In addition to her professional role, Rachel is actively involved in the Grand Rapids community. She serves on the boards of Davenport University, Davenport University Foundation, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, and John Ball Zoo. Rachel's personal interests include traveling, cooking, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.

Jody Tuinstra is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hudsonville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2017, Jody worked at Jenison Public School for two years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts.

Carmen Solano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining her current firm. Solano holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Nathaniel Dostal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial and DFCU Financial Partners in 2025, he was with Wells Fargo for one year. He has also been affiliated with Oakland Community College since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a network serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by proprietary research and technology, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Sara Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.