Prior to joining Merrill in 2008, Ed spent 12 years working for other financial services firms. He provides knowledgeable advice and guidance and empathetic, caring service to a variety of clients. His belief is that providing the highest level of service and communication with prompt and efficient follow-up are the keys to maintaining long-lasting relationships.

Looking beyond their investments, Ed helps clients manage their entire financial well being. He offers advice and guidance about such topics as preparing for retirement, wealth transfer, and education planning services. He also offers access to various banking, credit and lending services through Bank of America.

Ed is a specially qualified Portfolio Manager who can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis his own Personalized or Defined Strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies.

After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Central Michigan University, Ed went on to graduate from Leadership West Michigan and the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University. Additionally, he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™ designation.

Ed was actively involved with his three children’s activities. He has served on the Forest Hills Northern High School’s football and baseball Booster Clubs, is past president and an active member of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, and past member of the Heart of West Michigan United Way Campaign Cabinet and Young Leader’s Society. He also served as Trustee for the Grand Rapids Rotary Charities Foundation.  Ed & his wife Christina attend Ada Bible Church are active with small group and men's and women's groups. 


Named to the 2023 Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Eccker Bujdos Andrews Group
   Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*

*Source: The Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list, published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance re cords, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Rankings and recognition from Forbes are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

My belief is that managing wealth extends beyond building investment portfolios.  It means collaborating with people to define what matters most as they prepare for the next stage of life and the financial implications of such planning.

Each person's future is like their fingerprint – unique – while sharing common priorities.  Many look for my guidance with the unanswered questions centered on 7 key life priorities:

Family Finances Health Home Leisure Work Giving 

Life comes with change, meaning no straight line when it comes to your finances.  I assist people in navigating thru the cycles of life without losing focus on their priorities. 

I began my financial services career in 1997 with Merrill here in Grand Rapids, Michigan and I also spent 21 years with Fifth Third Securities working with both the Retail Bank and the Private Bank until returning to Merrill as a Vice President and Financial Advisor at the beginning of 2019.

Service to the community is an integral part of my life. I am on the Board of Directors for West Michigan Youth For Christ where I also serve as the Treasurer.


Named to the 2023 Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Eccker Bujdos Andrews Group
    Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*

*Source: The Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list, published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance re cords, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Rankings and recognition from Forbes are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.