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.

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.

Kyle French is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model manager options.

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.

Timothy Deenik is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Deenik Global Holding LLC, a real estate holding entity. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and complex investment strategies.

Shaun Bredeweg is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various capacities, including leadership roles at Bredeweg Wealth Management, LLC, which he founded in 2025. His career also includes prior experience with Camp Roger and BBZ Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Michael Vanderpoel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Vanderpoel serves as treasurer for the Killgoar Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Grand Rapids. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm employs an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Walsh is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.

George Slikkers is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including 30 years with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services in Grand Rapids, MI. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to provide written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Robert Rix is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co for 13 years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Lisa May is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Argus Financial Consultants for six years. May also serves as a Notary Public in her community. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Bassett is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Grand Rapids, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 18 years at John Hancock Financial Services and 8 years at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Bassett is also president of Evolution Wealth Strategies LLC, an entity involved in the sale of insurance and securities products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated portfolio rebalancing, serving clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Rebekah Sessa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor trustee, executor, and power of attorney in estate administration matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and approved planning tools to develop plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.