Financial Planning Services In Grand Rapids, MI

Charles Zhang, CFP®, MBA, MSFS, ChFC®

Ranked #1 in Barron’s List of 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors, a position also held in 2024, 2023, and 2021

 

The 2025 list was released on September 15, 2025, based on data for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Prior rankings were released annually in September of their respective years, based on data for the 12-month period ending June 30 of the award year. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included in Barron’s rankings. The firm pays a licensing fee to Barron’s for the right to use the rankings and logo in marketing materials.

 

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Fee-Only Financial Advisory Firm in Grand Rapids

Zhang Financial, with over $8 billion in regulatory assets under management, strives to set a new standard for your finances. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, client-focused financial guidance grounded in transparency, discipline, and long-term perspective. Our approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals, circumstances, and values, and tailoring strategies designed to align with those priorities over time.

 

We believe that effective wealth management extends beyond investment advice alone. That’s why our team includes in-house Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and licensed attorneys who collaborate to provide a more integrated view of your financial life. By coordinating across investment management, tax planning, and legal considerations, we strive to help clients make informed decisions within a broader financial context.

 

As an independent Registered Investment Adviser, we are bound by a fiduciary duty to act in our clients' best interests and fully disclose conflicts of interest. We operate on a strict Fee-Only model. We receive no compensation from selling proprietary products, engaging in principal trading, third-party payments, revenue sharing, commissions, kickbacks, or soft dollars.

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YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNER IN gRAND rAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Our team is proud to possess a wide variety of credentials and certifications including:

  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)

Invest Smarter With Zhang Financial

If you live in the Grand Rapids area and are interested in scheduling a consultation, contact the Zhang Financial Grand Rapids office by telephone at 616-235-5777, or request a consultation online at www.zhangfinancial.com.

Fee-Only, Transparent and Holistic Wealth Management.

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Minimum Investment Requirement $1,000,000 in Michigan or $2,000,000 Outside of Michigan

Zhang Financial

5931 Oakland Drive Portage, MI 49024
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Email: clientservice@zhangfinancial.com | Toll-Free: 888-777-0126

Minimum investment requirement: $1,000,000 in Michigan, $2,000,000 outside of Michigan.
Investment Advice offered through Zhang Financial, a Fee-Only Wealth Management Group.