As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, I help individuals and families achieve their financial goals through personalized investment strategies that are grounded in long-term fundamentals and adjusted for today's market. I began my career with Edward Jones in 2020 and serve clients in the Cascade/Ada area as well as across West Michigan. In addition, I have clients in Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Wisconsin and North/South Carolina, as well as eight other states. Prior to Edward Jones, I worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years.I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance. I played the trumpet in the Wisconsin Marching Band and loved attending football, basketball and hockey games. I enjoy volunteering at community volunteering events in the Greater Grand Rapids area, and most recently served on the board at Guiding Light, an addiction and recovery program in downtown GR, for six years. While on the board, I was the finance chair for three years. In addition, I have participated on past Church Committees, serving as Endowment Committee Chair. I love to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and recently joined the Ada Business Association.In addition, I treasure spending time with my wife, Debbie (MSU grad), and our two daughters, Reagan (18) who loves cheer and competitive dance, and Rylee (16) who loves soccer and futsal. We live in the Forest Hills Area, and the kids attend Forest Hills Central. Together, we enjoy skiing, pickleball, cards/games, Big Ten football/basketball and traveling.I strive to make investing approachable and partner with my clients throughout their lifetimes to help them make informed, financially sound decisions. I pledge to provide my clients exceptional service with regular communication and reviews. My goal is to truly understand what is most important to you, so that together, we can build a foundation for your success.