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HBW Advisory Services LLC

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Firm-wide stats for HBW Advisory Services LLC

Total advisors

69

Across 36 offices

Clients per advisor

200 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$119,864 Very Low

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and provides discretionary and non‑discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to a broad mix of individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, pension and profit‑sharing plans. The firm also delivers sub‑advisory and co‑advisor services and offers an online wrap‑fee portfolio option through Betterment Institutional, in addition to subscription services for company‑sponsored retirement plans.

HBW typically determines asset allocation and model recommendations using a risk‑tolerance questionnaire and places client assets with third‑party money managers (TPMMs) or sub‑advisers when appropriate; it emphasizes a blended approach that can combine tactical asset allocation, fixed income allocations, and multi‑manager diversification to seek downside protection. The firm monitors TPMMs and uses model portfolios, allows limited client restrictions, and provides periodic reviews and reporting; it also states it uses AI tools for operational efficiencies (not for selecting investments).

Compared with many enterprise peers, HBW’s client servicing model is notable for a high client load per advisor — roughly 13,779 clients served by 68 advisors (more than 200 clients per advisor) — and for its institutional and intermediary roles, including sub‑advisory arrangements (for example, with Midland National) and retirement‑plan subscription services. The firm’s mix of retail, charitable, and institutional relationships, plus its use of multi‑manager platforms and a wrap‑fee partnership with Betterment, differentiates its operating model from many firms that focus primarily on direct portfolio management.

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Location

3333 Deposit Dr. NE, Ste 250

Grand Rapids MI 49546

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Micah B

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

HBW Advisory Services LLC

Micah Broersma is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with over eight years of experience. His work history includes roles at Pathway Financial Design and Broersma & Associates. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting for a diverse client base including individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a blended investment approach with third-party money managers and model portfolios, and is notable for its high client load per advisor and its institutional and intermediary service roles.

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Max K

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

HBW Advisory Services LLC

Max Kuperus is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 credential. He has recently entered the financial industry and has prior experience in various roles including with Pathway Financial Design and Ride Your Way LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales, estate plan consulting, and tax preparation as an enrolled agent. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a blended investment approach, combining tactical asset allocation with third-party money managers, and offers services such as sub-advisory arrangements and retirement plan subscription options.

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Joel B

CFP®, Series 63

Grand Rapids, MI

HBW Advisory Services LLC

Joel Broersma is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds the CFP® designation and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Broersma is also CEO of Pathway Financial Design LLC, a financial planning business. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a blended investment approach with third-party money managers and offers sub-advisory and subscription services, serving a diverse client base that includes retail, institutional, and intermediary relationships.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Benjamin R

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

HBW Advisory Services LLC

Benjamin Ruiter is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at HBW Advisory Services since 2022 and has been involved with Pathway Financial Design since 2016. He is also engaged in trust creation through Encorestate Plans. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach using third-party money managers and emphasizes multi-manager diversification and downside protection, while serving a broad client base that includes retail, institutional, and intermediary relationships.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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