Mark Stephens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kentwood, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Business Network International and Waddell & Reed, along with operating his own firm, Mark Stephens, LLC, and working as a pitching instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dowie Vanderschaaf is a financial advisor with Stifel in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus Inc since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of PDJ LLC, involved in buying, selling, and managing rental properties. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alexander Seekell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with Series 66 credentials. He has prior experience at Marceco LTD. and MOSS, spanning over a decade in various roles before joining Robert Baird in 2024. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Todd Loughin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously was employed at Axa Advisors and Blythefield Country Club. In addition to his advisory role, Todd serves as an adjunct professor teaching finance courses at Davenport University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Jaakko Kasko is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network and Milestone Wealth Management, where he is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Kasko is the owner of MWM Operating LLC and Centre Real Estate Associates, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Elizabeth Berlin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board and finance committee of the Watermark Women's Golf League in Grand Rapids. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a comprehensive range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Michael Seekell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Forest Hills Public Schools, advising on curriculum and financial matters. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Antony Harrison is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate, and several other organizations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations across various planning topics without including implementation. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and offers clients options to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing service called WealthPlan.

Paul Mistaleski Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held various roles including positions at Quasar Distributors, Strive Asset Management, and multiple engagements at Hillsdale College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Lisa Ayotte is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 30 years of industry experience, including over 27 years with Edward Jones and prior work at First Union Brokerage. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Greyline Brewing Co., a brewery and pub in Grand Rapids. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Philip Glovick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member attorney at Reed & Glovick, PLC, and is involved with DK Security, a non-investment business in Grand Rapids. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model with an emphasis on individualized client service.

David Hibschman is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ian Brinklow is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to co-create financial plans that align with clients' goals and preferences. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before moving into his current role in 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ian worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Ian has personal interests that include art, football, museums, music, pets, and tennis.

Lisa Marie Block is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2000. In 2016, she also had a role at MVP Sportsplex. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nathaniel Woolum is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Macatawa Bank and held roles at Biggby Coffee, Hope College, RBH Detasseling, and Mattawan High School. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and advanced tools including artificial intelligence to support client advice.

Emily Eichenberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client decision-making.

Brian Mccabe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ada, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and maintains a broad offering of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Adam Lee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at RenPSG and Northwestern Mutual, as well as positions at Butler University. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Monroe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience, including 27 years at LPL. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Monroe is involved with IBS 401(K) Administrators, a third-party administrator providing services to retirement plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gregory Chapman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. located in Grand Rapids, MI. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models.