Mark VanderPol opened VanderPol Investments in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the fall of 2013. He has advising experience from several firms and has a passion for all things finance.
Mark enjoys playing soccer with friends, going on hikes, and watching college football. He grew up in Byron Center, MI and lives there with his wife and kids. They attend Peace Church in Middleville, and his kids attend Dutton Christian School.
Mark is held to highest fiduciary standard by being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a fee-only advisor. He is a graduate from Calvin University with a BA in Business.
➕ GET TO KNOW MARK
When I started VanderPol Investments, I had more than just retirement planning in mind. I wanted to ensure my clients were doing what was best for themselves and their money in all aspects of life. I set out to create a firm that considers the complete picture and implements the best possible strategies to increase financial comfort and net worth. This is accomplished through constant consideration of our clients’ needs and goals.
For many people, the financial road is clouded with ambiguity. How can I avoid financial pitfalls? How much debt is right for a person or business? How can I ensure I am not paying too much in taxes? Is there a better way to invest? These questions and more are what we seek to answer at VanderPol Investments. Using established financial principles to increase our clients’ wealth is our cornerstone.
VanderPol Investments was created to be a firm that is trusted to put our clients’ best interests first and foremost; a firm that knows our mission is greater than the assets we manage.
At the heart of VanderPol Investments is a curiosity for discovering and implementing the best practices within finance. Looking for the best estate planning methods, investment strategies, and after-tax gains approaches provides us with new challenges every day. The financial world is constantly evolving and we want to navigate it with you. We’re not here to sell, we’re here to help.
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a free introductory call. We begin with an open discussion. We want to learn more about you and your expectations. Here we take the time to explain all of the services we provide and establish a relationship where each individual is of aware of each other's roles. I look forward to speaking with you.
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About our Firm
VanderPol Investments is an investment advisory firm located in Byron Center, MI.
We create financial plans that address our clients’ goals and consider the entire estate while evaluating the options. Using the financial plan, we can create investment portfolios around all the assets and liabilities for a client, optimizing performance by taking advantage of various tax benefits and considering cash flow needs.
We use publicly traded securities like mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds as well as recommend Private Capital firms, when appropriate. We believe there are several benefits to investing in Private Equity or Private Lending firms, and with professional guidance our clients are able to take advantage of these opportunities as well. By evaluating both private and public investment options we bring a distinctive value to the investing experience.
With VanderPol Investments you will be able to relax knowing you have taken advantage of your unique investment opportunity set and enjoy the benefits of having a properly constructed financial plan in place. For peace of mind, please contact us today to schedule an appointment online or in-person.
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