In today’s world it’s fair to say that most reasonable people believe that they are going to live a long life, and, when you live a long life, it’s also fair to say that sooner or later at some point, we’re going to need some form of care.Read more
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People deserve to understand what’s happening with their money.
Have you ever sat across from a financial advisor and only understood every third word they were saying? And yet they were talking about your money, your life and your future.
At Gertsema Wealth Advisors, we believe clients should understand everything that is happening with their money; that advisors should be just as good about explaining investments as they are at making them.
First, we’re going to get to know you and discuss what’s most important to you. We’re going to figure out your goals and the outcomes you’d like to achieve with this money. We’ll do this by establishing your Family Index Number, which is the rate of return needed on your investments in order to pursue those outcomes. After we determine your Family Index Number, we allocate your money to our various investment strategies designed to help you pursue those goals.
We work with a wide variety of clients – everyone from high net worth investors to those who are just starting out. While each family gets a personalized allocation strategy, we’ve helped thousands of families navigate their complex financial needs and guided them through life’s major decisions.
As your trusted advisor, we’re focused on adding convenience and simplicity to your lives. We will make sure you’re educated on your investments and how we manage your money – as much or as little information as you’d like.
Whether you’re investing hundreds or millions, at Gertsema Wealth Advisors we’re about much more than results – we’re about helping you understand where those results have come from and why the strategy works. If you’re tired of the mystery of investing and want to know exactly what’s happening with your money, schedule an appointment today.
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By what percentage do you expect your portfolio to grow
annually over the long-term (10+ years)?
How to get started.
1. Schedule an appointment
2. Meet with us for a custom listening session
3. Get your personalized strategy
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Our financial planning services are built on trust, transparency and accountability.
Our experienced team of professionals will develop a personalized plan that gives you the power – and a path – to realize your dreams. Explore services
Portfolio Management
Based on what was learned during the financial planning process, your Wealth Advisor will help select a blend of disciplined investment strategies to work towards your ultimate financial goals. Learn More
Legacy Planning
Your Wealth Advisor will work with dedicated specialists and will help guide you to resources to provide peace of mind for when you pass your wealth to the next generation. Learn more
Wealth Planning
Our wealth management process is built around your personalized financial plan. We learn all about you, where you are now, and where you’d like to be. Learn more
What to Bring
We will need a complete picture of your financial situation so that we can design a proposal best suited to your needs and goals. Learn more
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Personalized Wealth Management
Gertsema Wealth Advisors’ mission is to meet with clients on an individual basis, provide on-going financial advice, and base all decisions on individual client goals and risk tolerance. We design portfolios to provide income and peace of mind by minimizing risks and protecting profits. We are a wealth management firm based in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving families, business owners, executives, and institutions. Our team provides the highest level of service for our local and national clients in financial planning and investment management. Contact us today and let Gertsema Wealth Advisors help you on your True Wealth journey.
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Investment Management
Disciplined investment strategies are the foundation of our investment management process. Our time-tested strategies are designed to meet a variety of investment goals and objectives.
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Our Locations
Gertsema Wealth Advisors is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri. Contact us today to speak with a wealth advisor or financial professional.
Insights
Gertsema Wealth Advisors’ team of professionals provide you with transparent and proactive communications to equip you with the knowledge you need. Read more
Blog
Expand Your Charitable ReachAs a kid, Zachary Conway’s financial advisor father tried to instill good savings and charitable habits. Conway, founder and CEO of Seeds Investor, recently told the Framework podcast team about how that worked. When he got his monthly allowance, he divided it up among several containers: one for savings, one for spending and and one for charity.
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Market Commentary
Market Commentary: Retail Sales Rise as Supply ...U.S. retail sales surprised economists, rising 1.7% in October (Figure 1). Rising prices contributed 1% to the growth, and increased purchases generated the remaining 0.7%. Both the top-line and after-inflation rates were higher than pre-pandemic levels. Supply chain risks may have prompted consumers to kick off Christmas shopping early at internet retailers and stores selling electronics and appliances. Those two segments contributed to the strong results.
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Video
The Philosophy of Giving and Tax-Loss HarvestingWatch this webinar hosted by Carson’s Managing Partner, Wealth Solutions, Jamie Hopkins, and Vice President, Trust Services, Sarah Duey, to learn more about the philosophy of giving and tax-loss harvesting.
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Monthly Newsletter
Tools for the Charitably Minded: Donor-Advised Funds ...Each person’s relationship with charitable giving has an origin story. Maybe it was when your grandmother would cook dinner for people in your community who were less fortunate. Or you were required by parental contract to give up a certain percentage of your allowance to the church collection basket.
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- Market Commentary: Inflation Surges in October, and a Record 3% of Workforce Voluntarily Quitting
An inflation surprise created a challenge for investors. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% last month. The monthly increase was the largest reached in 2021, and the yearly increase of 6.2% was the largest since 1990, when the Gulf War contributed to a surge in oil prices (Figure 1).Read more