Blake Hibbitts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BDO USA, LLP, Northwestern Mutual, and Trillium Financial. Outside of advising, he owns a truck and equipment leasing business and works as a tax planning specialist. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ethan Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously at Birch Associates, LLC and Rehmann Financial. Anderson is also the owner of two support companies, EAA1, LLC and River Valley Wealth Management, both located in Grand Rapids, MI. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs through a large network, with additional capabilities in municipal finance and customized SIMPLE IRA consulting.

David Hoekstra is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Joseph Whitmer is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a brief tenure at TMFS Advisors, LLC. He is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, offering a range of workplace solutions, planner-led wealth management, and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing approximately $326 billion for around 477,000 clients.

Colin Byers is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, his career has been focused within the Schwab organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

David Halvorson is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and also holds positions with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Halvorson is the founder of Windy Willow Co., a wellness brand based in Rockford, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Robert Knapp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hastings, MI, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Rook Enterprises, LLC, a real estate business focused on managing an office building in Caledonia, 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jordan Timmer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera and Anchor Wealth Advisers, where he serves as owner. Outside of his advisory work, Timmer is a member of the finance and investment committees at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan and Byron Center Christian School, contributing to budget reviews and fundraising efforts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios and bespoke strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jennifer Scharphorn is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies by gaining a comprehensive understanding of her clients' financial situations and priorities. Jennifer integrates investment insights from Merrill Lynch with banking and lending services from Bank of America to provide a flexible approach tailored to evolving market conditions and client needs. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as personal retirement planning and small business strategies. Jennifer holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Jennifer emphasizes transparency and direct communication in her client relationships, maintaining an adaptive financial plan that evolves with changes in her clients' lives. Outside of her professional role, she engages in community volunteering and enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, cooking, football, photography, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Sonya Niewiek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley for 10 years. She is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Markus Melsness is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Byron Center, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Lifeworks LLC, Mayo Clinic, and several positions connected to Calvin University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Lucas Underwood is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Michigan Mortgage and managing a business called Mybarefootwedding from 2017 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, combining various portfolio management styles and firm research to support client decisions.

Boston Knapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hastings, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was a full-time student for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

June Matthysse is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of advisory duties, Matthysse is a notary public. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Schalk Van Niekerk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2016. Van Niekerk serves as a board member of the Big Brower Lake Improvement Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers tailored to client risk profiles and needs.

Ella Gardner is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2026. In her role, she collaborates closely with clients and the advisory team to facilitate ongoing financial planning conversations throughout the year. Her work emphasizes thoughtful preparation, meaningful conversations, and consistent follow-through to help clients stay engaged and informed as they consider their financial goals, priorities, and next steps.

Shelley Strobel Erhardt is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. based in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously spent 14 years at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is president and sole member of Strobel Resources, LLC, a consultative services business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Troy Augustat is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked for five years with the Grand Rapids Police Department and held several other positions in various industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Jonathan Lacroix is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge since 2009. Outside of advising, he coaches Little League softball and volunteers at Gilda’s Club during the Meijer LPGA golf event in Grand Rapids, MI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including proprietary models and third-party options, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Trevor Shields is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance agencies, as well as operating his own consulting business. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Friendship Miles and works as an independent contractor ambassador for lululemon. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to proprietary and third-party research supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.