Jeff provides twenty-one years of financial services experience as a founding partner of the Hekman & VanderStraaten Group. He began his career at Merrill in 1999. Jeff focuses on total wealth management and provides solutions based on the clients risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. He uses a defined process to help each client reach their goals and objectives. Jeff earned his Master’s degree in Finance from Western Michigan University and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designations. He also sits on the Endowment Committee at his church. Jeff and his