Michael Michalak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life since 2001 and also leads 2M Financial Group, LLC. Michalak serves as a precinct delegate for Tallmadge Township and sits on the board of the Coopersville Lacrosse Club and the Coopersville Area Public Schools board. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types, including financial plans, fee-based hourly advice, and co-advisory relationships, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Lindsey Chrystan is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. Her prior roles include positions at Elevation Advisory Partners, LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an insurance agent and is president of Success Financial Group, a DBA used for marketing purposes. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm supports independent advisors with a variety of custodial and third-party management platforms and is notable for its limited-partnership ownership structure and emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

Sandra Ruff is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Gordon Food Service, Corewell Health, and Huntington Private Bank. Ruff has worked at The Huntington Investment Company in two separate periods, totaling seven years. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank portfolios.

Tyler Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously in education at several schools including Grand Valley State University and Fruitport High School. Hantz Financial Services is an enterprise investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors using diversified ETF-focused portfolios, model-based strategies, and a turnkey platform that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Douglas Bagley is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with PlanMember since 2016 and has been involved in educational business training services as a Corporate Training Supervisor with Ottawa Area ISD since 2007. Additionally, he serves as a presenter for the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, supplemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Luke Roach is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services and Ameritas Investment Company since 2024. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps from 2016 to 2024 and roles at Heitzman & Associates Inc. and Canvas Financial beginning in 2023. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and supports portfolio construction and monitoring through an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

John Mousel is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Infinex Investments, Inc., Choice One Bank, LPL Financial, and other financial firms. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Joseph Banach is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Grandville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2016 and operates his own independent advisory and insurance services under Joe Banach and Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services. Banach also delivers educational presentations for the Michigan Association Retired School Personnel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Timothy Vrieland is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Hudsonville, MI. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies Corp., Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance Company. He operates under the DBA Generation Three Financial, LLC, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis and offering tailored solutions within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Aaron Verbrugge is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signatore Investors, Inc. and VantagePointe Financial Group. He also operates Affinity Financial Group, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with individual investors, institutional sponsors, and retirement plans.

Blake Snyder is an investment advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Grandville, MI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and Family Fare. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, incorporating third-party portfolio managers and strategies such as SMA, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Jennifer Billiam is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 1995. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Nathan Mulder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nortech Systems Inc. and Vinocopia. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $10 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes diversified, ETF-centered model portfolios combined with asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, while offering a range of financial planning, wealth management, and ancillary services through its affiliated entities.

David Bayon is a financial advisor with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Grandville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial since 2005. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser and registered broker-dealer managing approximately $10 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a multi-advisor platform, offering diversified ETF-centered model portfolios, financial planning, wealth management, and additional services including mortgage brokerage and insurance through affiliated agencies.

Aaron Klemm is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners. His prior work includes roles at IFP Securities, LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also owns Inflection Point Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related business. Independent Financial Partners provides financial planning, investment advisory, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with a focus on both individualized investment strategies and centralized asset management, along with a notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capability.

Brandon Heitzman is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Canvas Financial, Heitzman & Associates, Inc., and Northern Michigan University. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs, fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, and integrates multiple custodial platforms supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Fallien Schwein is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, bringing 19 years of industry experience. Schwein has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Schwein is the owner of two property management ventures in Grand Rapids. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a combination of brokerage, advisory, and municipal advisory registrations.

Mark Williamson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Grandville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2016 and also operates his own business, Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services, where he provides securities and insurance services. Additionally, Williamson is involved with the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, where he delivers educational presentations. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and providing education, support, and personalized retirement planning.

Jason Hall is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Hudsonville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with The Huntington Investment Company since 1998 and also has held roles at The Huntington National Bank since 1996. Hall serves as a board member and secretary for Life Church West, a nonprofit organization, and is a board member for the Legal Assistance Center, a local nonprofit providing legal resources to the community. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that integrates third-party sub-managers with proprietary private bank models, providing a range of wrap-fee programs and portfolio management options.

William Vanoverloop is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Huntington Investment Company since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Heritage Christian School Foundation, which supports financial grants for a Christian elementary school. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that integrates third-party and affiliate strategies, with portfolio management and custodial services primarily delivered through National Financial Services.