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.

Nicholas Venlet is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, returning to LPL Financial in 2026 after an earlier tenure from 2009 to 2022. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a middle school basketball coach in East Grand Rapids, MI. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from in-house and third-party sources.

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.

James Haberlein is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1997, currently serving at the Grand Rapids, MI office. His credentials include the Series 63 license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides comprehensive written recommendations addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Schalk Van Niekerk is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time at AXA Advisors, LLC. Van Niekerk serves as a board member of the Big Brower Lake Improvement Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions through various program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers.

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.

Alexander Mishler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudsonville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for six years at Lake Michigan Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Bruce Pienton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with POD Financial, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Brendan Butterfield is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, and New York Life. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Grand Valley State University club sports and has worked in the hospitality industry. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Steve Williams is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He collaborates with clients to understand their goals, risk tolerance, and expectations, aiming to build customized financial plans. His client base includes a range of individuals from young families to retired professionals. Prior to his current role, Steve worked as a Financial Advisor at New York Life from 2017 to 2021. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and advising, focusing on personalized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Steve's interests include concerts, family activities, football, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

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 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.