Joel D. Vander Meyden
FINANCIAL ADVISORY
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
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CRD#: 3181785
Professional summary
Joel David Vander Meyden, CFP®, who also goes by Joel David Vandermeyden, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
Joel is a lifelong resident of West Michigan and married to Mandy, his wife of 20 years. They are the parents of 4 children, ages 14, 12, 10, and 7. Joel and Mandy enjoy spending time at Barlow Lake throughout the summer as well as occasional trips to Lake Michigan. They also enjoy summer and fall camping, eating at local restaurants throughout West Michigan, and spending time downtown.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joel David Vandermeyden
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
August 25, 2010 - Present
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
Office #1: 4251 Cascade Road Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546RIA
CRD#: 105472
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
March 29, 1999 - December 31, 2000
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
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CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761
RIA
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Florida(7/20/2020)
IAR
Michigan(8/25/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
4251 Cascade Road S.e., Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 235-5260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,222 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 971,844,364 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | ||
| 06/19/2024 | ||
| 10/05/2023 | ||
| 01/04/2023 |
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Company Information
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
CRD#: 105472Grand Rapids, MI 49546TRUST BUT VERIFY
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