Michael E. Sherman

Michael E. Sherman

  • CFP
  • AIF
  • Managing Director - Investments
  • Institutional Plan Fiduciary Consultant
Mike joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2001 and became a Financial Advisor in 2003. With over 21 years of experience Mike has helped guide his clients toward their financial goals.  Mike is passionate about providing each client the unique attention and service they deserve to help them reach their financial objective.  He endeavors to accomplish this by following a consistent process with each client, beginning with identifying the client's aspirations and risk tolerance, developing a plan, implementation, and account reviews.  With a sound plan for each client, Mike can recommend the appropriate financial strategies to help accomplish the client's goals.

Mike graduated from Calvin College in 2003 with his bachelors' degree in business.  He has been married to Rene' since 2004 and they have 2 children, Nicholas and Mady. In his spare time Mike enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf - especially with Nicholas.  In the past he has also been a member of the Up on the Roof fundraising committee for the St. Mary's Doran Foundation. Mike attends Ada Bible Church with his family.  Mike serves on the board for David’s House Ministries.
  

Education

  • Calvin College
Ross D. Poll

Ross D. Poll

  • CFP
  • AAMS
  • Senior Vice President - Investment Officer
Ross has over 21 years of experience in guiding and advising individuals, families, businesses, and institutions in dealing with the challenges that come with growing, preserving, and transitioning wealth.  He works collaboratively with each client to ensure they have a personalized investment plan, whether they are focused on accumulating wealth, generating retirement income, or preserving wealth for future generations.

A lifetime resident of West Michigan, Ross graduated from Hope College with a degree in Economics and Business Administration.  He began his career as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones & Co., where he developed his fundamental investment knowledge.  He joined Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2006.  He has been recognized as a Wells Fargo Advisor Platinum Council (2016, 2017, 2022), a designation that is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production, completion of educational components, and professionalism.  In March of 2023, Ross joined a select group of advisors by obtaining his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.

Away from the office, Ross is active in his church and several charitable organizations.  He is an active member of the Hope College Alumni Association and is also actively involved in coaching through various youth sports programs in West Michigan.  He and his wife Kara are the proud parents of 3 children, Rylee, Emmalyn, and Hudson.
 

*The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.
  

Education

  • Hope College
Melissa Hutchinson

Melissa Hutchinson

    • Senior Registered Client Associate
    • Vice President
    Melissa has been with Wells Fargo Advisors for over 20 years and is fully licensed in our industry. She has an eye for detail, strong work ethic, and dedication to serving our clients.

    Outside of her professional life, she enjoys time with her family. She has been married to her husband Joe since 2005 and has 2 boys, Brennan and Kai. She also has a wonderful daughter-in-law, Brianna and is a very proud grandma to her granddaughter, Ellonna, who will be 3 in a few months.

    As a family they love to go camping and off-roading in their Jeep. They also enjoy exploring new restaurants and wineries.