Dan joined Merrill in 1990. His client-centered approach to investments has consistently helped business owners, individuals and families realize their financial goals. In his more than 32 years at Merrill, Dan’s focus on the long term financial needs of his clients has become the cornerstone of his goals-based investment approach. He was named the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list in 2022 (*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021). Dan holds a BBA from Western Michigan University and has been actively involved in the community.
He has served as a Frankenmuth School Board Trustee, St. Lorenz School Board Vice Chair and St. Lorenz Parent Teacher League President and member of the Planned Giving and Estate Planning Committee for the St Lorenz Foundation. He is currently a Frankenmuth Noon Rotary member, the Frankenmuth Rotary Helping Hands Fund Co-chair and Chairman of Rotary’s Frankenmuth Fondo annual biking fundraiser.
Dan resides in Frankenmuth with his wife of 33 years. He has run the Boston, Marine Corps, and Chicago Marathons. He and his family have participated in many Disney running events and he has bicycled across Iowa. He enjoys running, biking, reading, golf and relaxing at his cottage up north.
*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021.
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