Stephen Carter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, Royal Securities Company, and Regal Investment Advisors. Carter holds a vice president position with a local condo association in Ada, MI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Jeremy Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Byron Center, MI, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Karen Poppema is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Benjamin F Edwards & Co. In addition to her advisory work, she is the owner of Lowell Lavender LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management styles and provides municipal advisory services alongside market-making and execution roles in municipal and government bonds.

Erin Mc Govern is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Global Financial Group Advisors, LLC for three years each. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a condominium business in Grand Rapids, MI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chase Carpenter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carpenter serves on the Board of Directors for the Pewamo Westphalia Community Schools Foundation and is CEO of H&S Companies, PC, a professional services firm specializing in tax planning, business consulting, and tax compliance. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team using research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports.

John Osbourne is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1999 and previously worked at Roney & Co. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Amy Fowler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 2 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2025, following an 18-year prior tenure with the same firm. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches crochet and knit classes and works as a store clerk at Threadbender Yarn Shop in Grandville, MI, and also designs crochet patterns sold on a web-based crafting platform. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Valencourt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ada, Michigan. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jennifer Rabb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Camp Kamaji for Girls and Cherry Door. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Roamery, a business that creates travel journals and activity books sold at small art markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aiden Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including positions at Grand Valley State University and Grand Blanc Township. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Christopher Buckner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Jackson National Life Insurance Company and several roles in educational institutions such as Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by its research department and third-party strategists, and also offers non-securities products and affiliated insurance services.

Jennifer Mierendorf is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Cetera and Independent Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Mierendorf serves as a board member and treasurer for FMRVRT and participates in board activities for the ANBL library. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations to support municipal finance and specialized advisory programs.

Saundra Howard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Cetera and IB Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mark Grooters is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of experience in the financial industry, including prior roles at Regulus, LLC, Regal Financial Group, Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and Edward Jones. He serves as Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Member for Grace Life Bible Church in Grand Rapids, MI. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participates in wrap programs.

Scott Cosgrove is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research since 2011 and has operated In-Dollars Planning since 2002. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Thomas Dickinson is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He has held roles at Mercantile Bank of Michigan and Avantax, among others, and has been involved with Biggs, Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Management Services for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Sparrow Ionia Hospital, volunteers as treasurer for Levalley United Methodist Church, and participates in community redevelopment and foundation activities in Ionia County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a multi-manager platform supporting a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Debra Nowicki is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. She serves as Director of Finance for the Women's Action Network, where she reviews and audits the treasurer's budget. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Katie Hoxsie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Wall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Deputy Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council #944, participating in charitable activities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also offers advisory services to registered investment companies and uses systematic methodologies including AI in its investment process.

Ethan Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Birch Associates, Rehmann Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. He is also the owner of two businesses, EAA1, LLC and River Valley Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.