Financial Planning Services In Grand Rapids, MI
Charles Zhang, CFP®, MBA, MSFS, ChFC®
Our founder and president Charles Zhang is Ranked #1 on Barron’s list of 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors.
Released September 15, 2025, covering the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included on Barron’s rankings. We pay a license fee to use the ranking 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 a fee-only wealth management firm, Zhang Financial takes pride in working WITHOUT conflicts of interest that arise from selling proprietary products, payments from product companies, receiving commissions, kick-backs or soft dollars. We are committed to upholding a fiduciary standard, providing our clients with customized and unbiased financial advice.
YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNER IN gRAND rAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Our team is proud to possess a wide variety of credentials that set Zhang Financial apart from other financial planning firms in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These credentials and certifications include:
- Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
Invest Smarter With Zhang Financial
If you are interested in professional financial guidance built around your best interests, 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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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.