Ron Sytsma

Branch Manager

Financial Advisor

ronald.sytsma@thesytsmagroup.com

Ron has been a financial advisor since 1972 and a branch manager since 1988. Ron specializes in providing the tools needed to help his clients accumulate and preserve wealth. His expertise lies in wealth management: assisting clients in charitable giving, equity management and financial planning.
 
Ron is also experienced in assisting small-to medium-sized business owners with the management of their financial dealings and employee benefits. Since 1991 Ron has been a member of the Executive Council* in recognition of his distinguished service to clients, high levels of professional performance and exemplary levels of success and leadership.

*Membership is based mainly on assets under management, education, credentials and fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually.

Tami Sytsma

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Co- Branch Manager

tamara.sytsma@thesytsmagroup.com

Tami is a West Michigan native who believes that through shared commitment and sacrifice we can see our communities thrive.  After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University Tami joined The Sytsma Group in 2003 and became a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2007.  In those years she’s cultivated the detail-oriented nature of her personality and takes great joy in using her gifts to help clients realize their financial aspirations.  While numbers, budgets and planning may seem tedious to some, Tami embraces the particulars and takes pride in unearthing the answers they can reveal.

Tami was married in 2008 and lives on Grand Rapids’ south east side.  Her passions include cooking, gardening, travelling and being active in charitable causes.  Her most recent enthusiasm is in local food production and community supported agriculture.  Tami feels strongly about the power of community and is always anxious to do her part.

Tom Sytsma

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Financial Advisor

thomas.sytsma@thesytsmagroup.com

Tom has been a lifetime resident of the greater Grand Rapids area, earning his Bachelors in Accountancy from Calvin College.  Tom joined The Sytsma Group and became a Raymond James registered representative in 2004.  He continued his education, becoming a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2008.

Tom’s passions revolve around people and relationships.  He loves meeting new people and discovering their story.  He is always willing to grab breakfast, lunch, or a round of golf.  Through this passion for people and their personal story, Tom likes to solve problems and facilitate solutions for the individual and small business owner.

Christine Lindeman

Financial Planning Coordinator

christine.lindeman@thesytsmagroup.com

Christine has been a West Michigander since attending and graduating from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.  She joined us in 2010 as our Financial Planning Coordinator, a position perfectly suited to her strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  In January 2011, Christine completed the Foundations in Financial Planning course offered by the College for Financial Planning. 

She enjoys baking, biking, kickboxing, softball and cheering on any and all Michigan sports’ teams.  She is also an avid reader.  She and her husband live on and enjoy Grand Rapid’s east side. 

Shaun joined Raymond James Financial Services as a financial advisor in 2001. He was chosen as general business student of the year by faculty on his way to his degree from Grand Valley State University. In 2003 he completed the certificate program in financial planning offered by the Seidman School of Business at GVSU. Shaun offers comprehensive financial planning, including advice in the areas of investments, retirement, estate, insurance and tax planning.

In the community, he is actively involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program, preparing tax returns for low-income families and individuals. He is married and lives with his wife, Amanda, in Grand Rapids.

Bob has been a CPA* for more than 30 years and is experienced in income tax and investment planning. His areas of expertise include individual and corporate tax planning, gift and estate tax planning, retirement planning and charitable giving.

*CPA services are provided by Robert Bredeweg and are not a service of Raymond James.