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Derek A Van Solkema

Derek A. Van Solkema

ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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CRD#: 5599121
Derek A Van Solkema

Professional summary


Derek A Van Solkema, CFP®, who also goes by Derek A Vansolkema Mr, Derek A Vansolkema, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Derek has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Derek A Vansolkema Mr | Derek A Vansolkema

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Name of business: BAGGS PARTNERS, LLC; Investment Related: NO; Address: 53 EASTHAMPTON CT NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546; Nature of Business: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND OWNERSHIP; Position: OWNER; Start: 01/06/2022; Hours per month: 1; Hours during trading hours: 0; Duties: PURCHASE LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT. Name of business : VanSheffer Ventures LLC; Investment Related : YES; Address: 53 Easthampton Ct. NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49546 ; Position : Member; Start date : 2024/12/02; Hours per month: 2; Hours during trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 3 .

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

July 15, 2015 - Present

ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: 625 Kenmoor Avenue Se Suite 307, Grand Rapids, MI 49546Office #2: 4225 Naperville Rd. Suite 160, Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
CRD#: 110767
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

April 10, 2015 - May 1, 2017

ADVANCE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19347
LISLE, IL
Past

October 8, 2009 - May 10, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110767 / SEC#: 801-28092

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/1986 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Illinois
(2/15/2017)
IAR
Michigan
(8/27/2019)
IAR
Texas
(5/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/14/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110767 / SEC#: 801-28092

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Towne Square Suite 444, Southfield, MI 48076
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 350-8543
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,504,447,556

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Company Information


ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110767Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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