Ryan P. Smith,  CFP<sup>&reg;</sup> - Financial Advisor

Ryan P. Smith, CFP®

ChFC®,CASL,AEP®

Growtrust Partners

979 Spaulding Ave SE, Ste A
Ada, MI 49301
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General

Ryan Smith is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at Growtrust Partners in Ada, MI and the surrounding communities.

Financial Advisor Overview

Ryan works with his clients to help them create a financial plan and then implement strategies to pursue those financial goals.  His clients include professionals, young families, retirees, business owners, and their families.

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Financial Advisor Experience

Ryan began his financial services career in 2000 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Spanish from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.  Ryan has earned his Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living, designations from the American College, and is a Certified Financial Planner professional.  Ryan's CASL designation was conferred by the American College.
Ryan is a past member of the Aquinas College Alumni Board of Directors and past President for the Board of Directors of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-West MI Chapter.  He is a member of the Grand Rapids Lions Club, Economic Club of Grand Rapids, West MI Estate Planning Council, Financial Planning Association (FPA), and Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce CEO Roundtable.  He has been a recipient of the NAIFA Quality Award by demonstrating a commitment to exceptional professionalism, production, adherence to the NAIFA code of ethics, and service to this association.  Ryan was also named one of the 40 under Forty Business Leaders by the Grand Rapids Business Journal in 2011, 2012, and 2014 which recognizes 40 young business leaders and entrepreneurs based on business acumen, successes, and community involvement.

Financial Advisor Certifications

Securities Registrations or Exam Qualifications

7, 66

Designations & Certifications

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
  • Other - CASL™, AEP®

Insurance Licenses

  • Life insurance
  • Variable annuities

Broker-Dealer Affiliation

LPL Financial

Broker-Dealer Disclaimer

Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial.  A registered investment advisor.  Member FINRA & SIPC.

Financial Advisor's Specialties

Comprehensive Financial Planning, 401(k)/403(b)/IRAs, Career Change, Estate Planning, Getting Divorced, Insurance, Life Planning, Retirement, Starting a Family, Sudden Wealth

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