Jennifer Mierendorf is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Cetera and Independent Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Mierendorf serves as a board member and treasurer for FMRVRT and participates in board activities for the ANBL library. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal finance and specialized advisory programs.

Rachel Wilson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Bernas is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals by focusing on what matters most to them and their families. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University.

Thomas Munroe is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Bank of America for 17 years and Merrill for 37 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Rand Putterman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Davenport University. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a real estate license and is involved in cash management services through an outside business activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and diverse investment products supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Harley Gaul is currently working as an Investment Consultant. He aims to assist clients in organizing and structuring their financial plans by leveraging the tools and resources available at Fidelity. Harley's professional experience includes serving as an Insurance Agent at Washington National from 2024 to 2025. Outside of his professional work, Harley has personal interests that include board games, cars, fitness, and snowboarding.

Corwin Clausing is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spent 22 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic in 2025. Clausing also operates Clausing Financial Group, where he offers fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, long-term care insurance, and accident insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Willow Pavliga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to her career in finance, she held roles outside the industry including at Aldi and Home City Ice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans, serving a broad client base through various advisory and brokerage services.

Ryan Weaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ada, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates basketball games for the Special Olympics of Michigan. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations.

Mc Lain Eccker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing comprehensive financial strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. His areas of expertise include stock concentration, tax mitigation strategies, deferred compensation, stock options and restricted stock, estate planning strategies, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Western Michigan University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Mc Lain participates in community organizations including Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids and Meals On Wheels Western Michigan. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and boating on Lake Michigan.

Sean Kolody is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with clients to build long-term wealth through personalized planning and financial strategies. He collaborates closely with individuals and families to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to pursue those objectives. Sean provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sean holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Outside of his professional role, Sean's personal interests include basketball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, interior decorating, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mark Grooters is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Regulus, LLC and Regal Financial Group for six years and at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for three years. He serves as Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Member for Grace Life Bible Church. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and offers brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Jacob Yerkes is a financial professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is also associated with Anchor Wealth Advisers as an associate financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Andrew Carlson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockford, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Jimmy Johns and was a full-time student through 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

April Wiltzer Spohn is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Jenison, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2003. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk tolerances through various investment approaches including separately managed accounts and overlay services.

Deborah Verker is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. She has previously worked at Ascend Wealth Management, Voya Financial Advisors, and Jgh & Associates. Verker is also involved with Ascend Wealth Management as a separate business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging research and technology across diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Austin Owens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and has prior experience with Corporate Settlement Solutions and Sun Title Agency. Owens also holds a notary role and is involved with Corporate Settlement Solutions outside of investment activities. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Deborah Szymchack is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in Mary Kay Cosmetics sales since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jeff Hoag is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He works with high-net-worth individuals to develop tax-efficient investment strategies and personalized financial plans tailored to their long-term objectives. He leverages his deep expertise in financial planning along with the resources and strategies available through Fidelity Investments to help clients preserve and grow their wealth. Jeff's career in the financial services industry began in 2007 as a Licensed Personal Banker at JPMorgan Chase. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2011 and has held several roles there, including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President and Financial Consultant. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, fishing, golf, music, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for his pets.

Jackson Graham is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with R.W. Baird & Co. since 2022. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at Manistee Public Schools and Crossed Sabres Ranch. He 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 tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and manager options, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside traditional investment capabilities.