Michael Goetz-Whittaker

Financial Advisor
250 Monroe Avenue NW
Floor 06
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 774.4289
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I help you uncover what matters to you and your family to help create a strategy to pursue your financial goals.
Profile

I work with individuals at pivotal moments; career transitions, liquidity events, succession planning, or the years leading up to retirement, where the stakes are high and the details matter. After a thorough discovery process, I design a holistic, customized financial strategy aligned with your values, goals, and long‑term vision.

I live in Cascade, Michigan, with my wife, Morgan, our son Perry, and our pets, Lulu and Stevie. I grew up in Petoskey, spending my early years around my dad's auto body shop, learning firsthand that there are many paths to success and wealth. Whether it's mastering a trade, moving from the shop floor to leadership, or building a business for the next generation, every client's journey is different, and that story matters.

My favorite part of this work is listening. Understanding where you've been, what you've built, and what you want your money to accomplish gives purpose to every recommendation.

Outside the office, you'll find me spending time with my family, on the golf course, playing men's league hockey, or coaching varsity lacrosse at Coopersville High School; staying competitive, connected, and part of the community.

If you're navigating complexity and want a thoughtful partner in the process, let's start with a conversation.

About Me
Philosophy

Communication is instrumental to managing life's challenges. That's why I work to engage you and your family in the financial decision-making process. Communicating openly with family members on the sometimes-difficult subject of wealth can be a challenge. I can help facilitate these discussions and offer personalized financial strategies designed to educate the younger generation about how assets may be invested.

About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Michael Goetz-Whittaker is registered to do business in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, TN, TX, WI.