Washington Avenue Advisors

Brandon Weaver is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Washington Avenue Advisors, he worked at the Burgess Institute and held various roles in different sectors. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory firm based in Lansing, MI, managing approximately $336 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and nonprofit associations. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach combining behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis, with financial planning as a core element tailored to clients’ objectives.

Derek Drushel is a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Pioneer Wealth Strategies, The Centennial Group, and Principal Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he founded Pioneer Wealth Strategies, a business focused on financial consulting, life insurance, and investment seminars. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and nonprofit associations. The firm manages approximately $286 million in client assets and employs an investment process that integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

David Rushman is a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of finance, he is involved in the construction business as a project manager for Just Right Building and Painting. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profit associations, managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm employs an investment process that emphasizes asset allocation and integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis to build portfolios tailored to client needs.

Amanda Beeler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2016 and holds additional experience with The Centennial Group, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Her other business activities include the sales and service of fixed group benefits, individual insurance products, and fixed annuities through various carriers. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $336 million across about 662 clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized consulting for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profits, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach and involvement with private fund and venture investments.

Brian Klemczak is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2016. He also has roles at The Centennial Group and Princor Financial Services Corp dating back to 2013 and 2015, respectively. At The Centennial Group, he is involved in administrative and client support functions. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profit associations, employing an investment process that integrates asset allocation with behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis.

Reuben Levinsohn is a financial advisor with Washington Avenue Advisors in Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2016 and previously held positions at The Centennial Group and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Levinsohn is involved in the local business community as the owner of Blue Owl Coffee, LLC, and serves as a board member of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority as well as Area Director for Startup Grind Lansing. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and nonprofit associations, managing approximately $336 million across about 662 clients. The firm employs a comprehensive financial planning approach combined with portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation through behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis, and is notable for its involvement with private fund and venture investments.

James Hidlay is a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at FinancialMD, LLC and Washington Avenue Advisors, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 15 years at Techsmith Corporation. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profit associations, managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative/technical analysis to construct portfolios, offering a range of investment and planning services tailored to business owners.

Nicholas Pope is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently a financial advisor at Washington Avenue Advisors since 2016. He has also been affiliated with The Centennial Group, Princor Financial Services Corp, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of the East Lansing Film Festival and the Todd Martin Youth Leadership organization, and owns Blue Owl Coffee, LLC. Washington Avenue Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $286 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and non-profits, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach that integrates behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios.