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Hill Island Financial LLC

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Client AUM

$568,355,790

Clients

208

Advisors

8

of 11 employees

About

Hill Island Financial is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan advisory services, including investment oversight and participant education for ERISA plans.

The firm’s portfolio construction is primarily long‑term focused and built from ETFs and mutual funds, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and occasional short‑term adjustments or independent manager allocations when appropriate. Hill Island emphasizes ongoing personal contact and selects share classes and custodial arrangements with attention to tax and trading considerations while allowing clients to place reasonable restrictions on holdings.

Founded in 2021, Hill Island has grown to manage approximately $624 million with a seven‑advisor team and a relatively small client base, and it generally requires a $2 million minimum for investment management. The firm publicly discloses third‑party ratings and describes an institutional relationship with Fidelity that provides platform services and economic benefits—including financial support during the firm’s launch and reimbursements for certain third‑party providers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.65% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.25% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.85% $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.75% $15,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.65% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.60% $50,000,001 - $75,000,000: 0.55% $75,000,001+: Negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Fee-only: Project-based financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $15,000; ongoing fees range from $375 to $1,000 per month.

Main office

38 Commerce Avenue SW, Suite 310

Grand Rapids MI 49503

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Nebraska · New Hampshire · Texas · Wisconsin

Also doing business as

Aft Advisors LLC · Hill Island Financial LLC

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kevin T

Series 63, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Kevin Toler is a financial advisor with Hill Island Financial LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hill Island Financial in 2021, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. He serves on the Board of Directors for the East Congregational Church of Christ as Director of the Endowment Board and is also a board member of Spectrum Health Hospice. Hill Island Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers ERISA fiduciary services including IPS design and 3(21) investment oversight.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rebecka P

Series 63, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Rebecka Pratt is a financial advisor at Hill Island Financial LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hill Island Financial since 2021 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2018 to 2021; she has also operated her own business since 2016. Pratt is a licensed insurance professional, dedicating less than 10% of her business time to this activity. Hill Island Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using ETFs and mutual funds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with occasional short-term adjustments, and emphasizes ongoing personal contact with clients.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel B

Series 65, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Daniel Bloemers is a financial advisor at Hill Island Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Flagstar Bank. Bloemers is involved with Maestro, a cash management system for business and corporate clients. Hill Island Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm primarily uses a long-term portfolio approach based on ETFs and mutual funds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with occasional short-term adjustments.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob V

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Jacob Vanden Bosch is a financial advisor at Hill Island Financial LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at ISAM Securities for six years and has additional experience outside the financial industry. Hill Island Financial serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, ETF- and mutual fund-based portfolio construction approach and emphasizes personal client contact and tax-conscious custodial arrangements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amanda B

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Amanda Bassford is a financial advisor at Hill Island Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Hill Island Financial since 2021, following prior roles at Kevin Toler & Associates, Kelly Services, the Michigan Army National Guard, and Staples. Hill Island Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers ERISA fiduciary services, managing approximately $537 million for about 198 clients.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arian N

CFP®, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Arian Nelson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hill Island Financial LLC since 2022 and previously spent over a decade at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Private Bank. Nelson is also involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Hill Island Financial LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio construction using ETFs and mutual funds and emphasizes ongoing personal contact and tax-efficient custodial arrangements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua M

Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Joshua Moeller is a financial advisor at Hill Island Financial LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kevin Toler & Associates for four years and spent eight years at Fitness Together. Hill Island Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services for individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $537 million and employs a long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to client goals.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Blake A

CFP®, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

Hill Island Financial LLC

Blake Appell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Hill Island Financial LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors, AE Wealth Management, TriFound Financial, Merrill Lynch, and Fifth Third Bank. Hill Island Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, with a portfolio approach focused on long-term holdings in ETFs and mutual funds combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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