Mark Darnell is a financial advisor at Stifel with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Lundgren is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Preston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Thomas Harkins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Premier Retirement Plan Advisors, and has experience outside finance including running a business called Mr. Squeegee. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, estate, and tax planning without implementation. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called WealthPlan.

Christopher Munson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked for Rocky Mountain Sports for 18 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Colton Fair is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Bank of America, Cornerstone Wealth Partners, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he has experience with Michigan Sports Academies and has held positions at educational institutions such as Cornerstone University and Howardsville Christian School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Almeroth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. 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 supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kelli Malloy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Molly Chelovich is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, NA. Molly serves as co-chair of the Professional Advisory Committee for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, where she helps develop meeting agendas and provides feedback on financial advisory trends. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Bryan Ridgeway is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and also operates Veltman Investment Management as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has specialized affiliations that enhance its municipal and public finance capabilities.

Patrick Hudson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier work at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model financial outcomes.

David Tupper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Byron Center, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes two decades at Fifth Third Securities and several years with Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Grand Traverse Industries, a nonprofit employing individuals with disabilities, and is involved with the Munson Hospital Foundation board; he also owns Tups Classics, LLC, a classic car buying and selling venture. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that includes tailored retirement income planning and annual advisory support focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Munroe is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Munroe serves on the boards of the White Lake Yacht Club and the Western Michigan Yachting Association, where he assists in planning annual sailing regattas. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations with financial planning and consulting services, offering a range of portfolio management styles supplemented by firm research and model manager options.

Scott Stirdivant is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at General Equipment & Supply and Residential Elevators. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Valerie Kovac is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously at USA Financial and Macy’s. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Jenison Athletic Boosters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines proprietary research and non-discretionary recommendations focused on income stability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Raredon is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles, including positions at the University of Mississippi and Cedar Crest Dairy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized institutional services.

David Koetje is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Target Insurance Services. Koetje is also the owner of Solid Rock Investing and serves as an elder and finance committee member at Wellspring Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Sanath Balaji is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hantz Financial Services, Crunch, Keller Williams, and Northwestern Mutual. 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 broad client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Regan Wilda is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Grand Rapids, MI, with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Wilda worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2018 and Bank of America in 2018. Outside of advising, Wilda is involved in community activities, including walking neighborhood dogs and officiating middle and high school football games. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bryce Kelley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MaxWealth Management at Lake Michigan Credit Union, Sysco, and Michigan State University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.