Nathan Verbeek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for West End Christian Reform Church, providing financial oversight and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Schaub is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles at Herman Miller and Market Source. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Schmude is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analysis methods such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Dewey Engelsma is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Advisory Alpha, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Engelsma is also involved in teaching at Pavilion Christian School in Grand Rapids, MI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Debra Moon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI, where she has worked since 2008. She has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Samuel Waldron is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and operated his own advisory firm, Waldron. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Nicholas Mc Farland is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Cadillac Coffee Company for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Corey Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors and Agia. In addition to his advisory role, he is a business owner of CK&A Services, LLC. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Pniewski is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. and its incorporated entity since 1988, serving in his current role since 1994. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a wide range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with strategies that range from traditional asset allocations to more complex investments and overlays.

Del Young is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously was employed by Autowares Group of Companies and Grand Valley State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Benjamin DeHoog is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving high net worth clients in West Michigan. He works with clients to educate them on various financial planning topics, products, and services, helping to co-create long-term plans aligned with their family's goals. Benjamin is supported by Fidelity Investments, a globally recognized financial services provider. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative (2014-2016), Investment Consultant (2016-2017), and Financial Consultant (2017 to present). This experience has focused on serving the financial needs of high net worth clients.

Anthony Ries is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been working in the financial services sector since 2006, including time with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He also operates a separate investment management business under the name Hayden Ries Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Mary Vanderwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 66 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities. She is also involved with F02, a cash management platform serving retail and institutional investors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs structured planning processes and offers a range of investment and financial services through its extensive network of advisors.

Connor Naklizki is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cintas Corporation, LVZ Advisors, and Drake Financial Group. He also has eight years of experience associated with Byron Center High School and Hope College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Cory Preuss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Comstock Park, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing administrative aspects of his practice through a legal entity supporting staff compensation and operations. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a notable retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes research-driven, model-based recommendations and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts alongside a centralized consulting team.

Rebecca Anderson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in Grand Rapids, MI since 2000. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has additional involvement as Vice President of the Thornapple River Association, focusing on river beautification and environmental management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kristen Ramer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Strategies LLC and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She is also the owner of Strategies LLC, through which she plans to provide consulting work on an as-needed basis. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicholas Van Loo is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has held prior roles at Grand Wealth Management, LLC, and Padnos, and he also teaches investment-related courses at Grace Christian University and Grand Valley State University. Van Loo is a part-owner of several financial support entities, including 56th Street Wealth Strategies LLC and Guide Point Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory and consulting services across a large network of advisors.

Brandon Valdo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. for eight years as well as at Flagstar Bank for 15 years. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services.

Edward Dublis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including eight years at LPL Financial prior to joining Cambridge in 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a professional musician. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management solutions and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.