Professional Investment Team
G. Dirk Racette, CPA, Chief Executive Officer
Dirk, a Principal of the firm and majority Shareholder, is responsible for the overall financial
management and SEC compliance requirements of the firm. He is a member of both the firm’s
Investment Committee and Executive Committee and serves as a portfolio manager for many
corporate and individual clients. He worked for nearly ten years as a Certified Public
Accountant at Kregel, Raterink, Kingma & Co., which later became The Rehmann Group. While
in public accounting, Dirk was responsible for corporate financial statement auditing and taxes,
small business consulting, and performed audit and tax accounting for many local broker-
dealers in the Grand Rapids area.
Dirk is currently a facilitator for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Financial Roundtable
Group and also a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants as well
as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also coaches a local, AAU
basketball team.
Dirk graduated from Aquinas College in 1983 with a dual degree in Accounting and Business
Administration.
Robert R. Stark, President
Bob is responsible for all client-related activities, serves as Chairperson of the firm’s
Investment Committee, and is responsible for the investment policies of the firm. He is also
responsible for the client reporting process and the marketing efforts of the firm. Bob came to
Stokes & Stocking, Inc. after many years with the Trust Department of Michigan National Bank
where he was a Portfolio Manager for western Michigan clients in the Personal Trust
Department. At Michigan National, he was responsible for managing the assets of individuals,
foundations, non-profit corporations and defined benefit pension plans. He also has
experience as a stockbroker with two national firms prior to his time at Michigan National Bank.
Bob is active in the community, most notably with the Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank of
West Michigan. He has served on it’s board for fifteen years now, including three years as
Treasurer, and four years as President. He is also Chairman of the Board of Servants Center,
a non-profit ministry that serves the mentally ill homeless population.
Bob graduated from Michigan State University in 1965.
Dan Erlandson, Senior Portfolio Manager
Dan is responsible for monitoring investments and client portfolios as well as executing
investment activities. Dan merged his investment advisory business with Stokes & Company in
1995. He began his investment career in 1979 as a stock broker, then as a bank trust officer
and in 1992 moving into private investment advisory service. Dan brings over 20 years of
valuable experience to our clients. Dan has also developed much of our financial planning
services for our clients and is the principal educator in corporate 401(k) plans.
Dan's music education from Spring Arbor College and John Brown University is still an integral
part of his life as he serves as music director at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Thomas Glover, Vice-President of Finance, Portfolio Manager
Tom is responsible for the daily financial management, client billing, computer network, and
company web site. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Tom joined Calder
Investment Advisors in August 2000 after 14 years as the Director of Business Administration
for Christian Schools International. At CSI, Tom established the Common Trust Fund, a
specialized fund that invested money for private school foundations. Tom was also the Chief
Financial Officer for the Christian Schools International Foundation and a member of the
Finance/Investment Committee. Tom brings to the company a wide range of experience in
finance, accounting, computers, and administration.
Tom is CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional.
Tom serves on the Calvin Christian school board.
Tom graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and received his
Masters in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
Theodore H. Fuger, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager
Ted applies his 40 years of experience as the portfolio manager of the Calder Investment
Advisors Michigan Financial Services Portfolio. He uses his experience as a Certified Financial
Analyst (C.F.A.) to serve the Calder Investment Advisors Investment Committee and to evaluate
investment options for clients. During his career, he has provided investment research at
National Bank of Detroit, served as a portfolio manager at Old Kent Bank, was a bank portfolio
consultant at Robert W. Baird and served as Director of Corporate Finance and Investment
Banking at Buys, McGregor.
Ted received a BA from Yale University and a MBA from the University of Michigan. He earned
his certification as a C.F.A. in 1968 and is currently an adjunct Professor of Finance at Western
Michigan University.
Charles Schuler, Portfolio Manager
Chuck joined Calder Investment Advisors in the fall of 2007. He has been managing private
equity accounts for the last eight years. Currently, Chuck is working on completing the course
work to become a Charted Market Technician.
Chuck received his Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame and his Master's Degree from the
University of Michigan. He is also a Master Licensed Social Worker (MLSW).
Marcia Force, Operations Manager
Marcia is responsible for the computer-based operations of the business. She establishes
and maintains all client accounts and is responsible for maintaining relationships with our
custodians, particularly with Fidelity Investments. Marcia also customizes our client reporting
software (Axys) to best fit each client’s needs. On a daily basis, Marcia downloads all prior day
transactions and price files; verifies the accuracy of the information; checks for stock splits,
dividend, and bond interest payments; and also monitors trading activity.
She is also an active parent and committee member at West Elementary in Grandville.
Marcia received her Associates degree from Davenport University. She is currently pursuing her
BA in Finance at Grand Valley State University.
Marcia is a Notary Public serving Kent County.
James L. Stokes, Chairman Emeritus
Jim founded Stokes & Company in 1988 after 25 years as a partner with the Grand Rapids law
firm of Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey. While practicing law, he worked primarily in labor
relations law, representing clients in their union negotiations. Since 1967, Jim, because of his
mathematical and computer background as a graduate engineer, was one of the Miller,
Johnson partners with primary responsibility for the firm’s retirement plans. It was this
experience that led Jim to leave the practice of law and start Stokes & Company.
Jim serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Rapids Art Museum and is on the
Investment Committee of the City of Grand Rapids Police & Fire Department’s General
Retirement System.
Jim graduated with honors from the engineering school of Northwestern University, and
received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Kelly Veenstra, Retirement Plan Operations Manager
Kelly joined Calder Investment Advisors in 2005. She coordinates all distributions, loans and
hardship applications for our various retirement plans.
Kelly is a Grand Rapids native and a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's
Degree in Management & Marketing.
Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) - A person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising
others as to the value of securities or the advisability of purchasing or selling securities. RIAs are required to
register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Form ADV - The uniform form for use by investment advisors to register and update registrations with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the jurisdictions that require advisors to register. The form is also
used to comply with SEC Rule 206(4)-4, which obligates investment advisors to disclose relevant financial and
disciplinary information to clients.
Professional Investment Manager - A person who, for a fee, offers professional advice on the development of
an investment plan and buys and sells securities on behalf of the customer to implement that plan. A
professional investment manager may hold qualifications such as Certified Financial Planner, Registered
Investment Adviser and/or Registered Broker.
Dirk, a Principal of the firm and majority Shareholder, is responsible for the overall financial
management and SEC compliance requirements of the firm. He is a member of both the firm’s
Investment Committee and Executive Committee and serves as a portfolio manager for many
corporate and individual clients. He worked for nearly ten years as a Certified Public
Accountant at Kregel, Raterink, Kingma & Co., which later became The Rehmann Group. While
in public accounting, Dirk was responsible for corporate financial statement auditing and taxes,
small business consulting, and performed audit and tax accounting for many local broker-
dealers in the Grand Rapids area.
Dirk is currently a facilitator for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Financial Roundtable
Group and also a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants as well
as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also coaches a local, AAU
basketball team.
Dirk graduated from Aquinas College in 1983 with a dual degree in Accounting and Business
Administration.
Robert R. Stark, President
Bob is responsible for all client-related activities, serves as Chairperson of the firm’s
Investment Committee, and is responsible for the investment policies of the firm. He is also
responsible for the client reporting process and the marketing efforts of the firm. Bob came to
Stokes & Stocking, Inc. after many years with the Trust Department of Michigan National Bank
where he was a Portfolio Manager for western Michigan clients in the Personal Trust
Department. At Michigan National, he was responsible for managing the assets of individuals,
foundations, non-profit corporations and defined benefit pension plans. He also has
experience as a stockbroker with two national firms prior to his time at Michigan National Bank.
Bob is active in the community, most notably with the Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank of
West Michigan. He has served on it’s board for fifteen years now, including three years as
Treasurer, and four years as President. He is also Chairman of the Board of Servants Center,
a non-profit ministry that serves the mentally ill homeless population.
Bob graduated from Michigan State University in 1965.
Dan Erlandson, Senior Portfolio Manager
Dan is responsible for monitoring investments and client portfolios as well as executing
investment activities. Dan merged his investment advisory business with Stokes & Company in
1995. He began his investment career in 1979 as a stock broker, then as a bank trust officer
and in 1992 moving into private investment advisory service. Dan brings over 20 years of
valuable experience to our clients. Dan has also developed much of our financial planning
services for our clients and is the principal educator in corporate 401(k) plans.
Dan's music education from Spring Arbor College and John Brown University is still an integral
part of his life as he serves as music director at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Thomas Glover, Vice-President of Finance, Portfolio Manager
Tom is responsible for the daily financial management, client billing, computer network, and
company web site. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Tom joined Calder
Investment Advisors in August 2000 after 14 years as the Director of Business Administration
for Christian Schools International. At CSI, Tom established the Common Trust Fund, a
specialized fund that invested money for private school foundations. Tom was also the Chief
Financial Officer for the Christian Schools International Foundation and a member of the
Finance/Investment Committee. Tom brings to the company a wide range of experience in
finance, accounting, computers, and administration.
Tom is CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional.
Tom serves on the Calvin Christian school board.
Tom graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and received his
Masters in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
Theodore H. Fuger, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager
Ted applies his 40 years of experience as the portfolio manager of the Calder Investment
Advisors Michigan Financial Services Portfolio. He uses his experience as a Certified Financial
Analyst (C.F.A.) to serve the Calder Investment Advisors Investment Committee and to evaluate
investment options for clients. During his career, he has provided investment research at
National Bank of Detroit, served as a portfolio manager at Old Kent Bank, was a bank portfolio
consultant at Robert W. Baird and served as Director of Corporate Finance and Investment
Banking at Buys, McGregor.
Ted received a BA from Yale University and a MBA from the University of Michigan. He earned
his certification as a C.F.A. in 1968 and is currently an adjunct Professor of Finance at Western
Michigan University.
Charles Schuler, Portfolio Manager
Chuck joined Calder Investment Advisors in the fall of 2007. He has been managing private
equity accounts for the last eight years. Currently, Chuck is working on completing the course
work to become a Charted Market Technician.
Chuck received his Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame and his Master's Degree from the
University of Michigan. He is also a Master Licensed Social Worker (MLSW).
Marcia Force, Operations Manager
Marcia is responsible for the computer-based operations of the business. She establishes
and maintains all client accounts and is responsible for maintaining relationships with our
custodians, particularly with Fidelity Investments. Marcia also customizes our client reporting
software (Axys) to best fit each client’s needs. On a daily basis, Marcia downloads all prior day
transactions and price files; verifies the accuracy of the information; checks for stock splits,
dividend, and bond interest payments; and also monitors trading activity.
She is also an active parent and committee member at West Elementary in Grandville.
Marcia received her Associates degree from Davenport University. She is currently pursuing her
BA in Finance at Grand Valley State University.
Marcia is a Notary Public serving Kent County.
James L. Stokes, Chairman Emeritus
Jim founded Stokes & Company in 1988 after 25 years as a partner with the Grand Rapids law
firm of Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey. While practicing law, he worked primarily in labor
relations law, representing clients in their union negotiations. Since 1967, Jim, because of his
mathematical and computer background as a graduate engineer, was one of the Miller,
Johnson partners with primary responsibility for the firm’s retirement plans. It was this
experience that led Jim to leave the practice of law and start Stokes & Company.
Jim serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Rapids Art Museum and is on the
Investment Committee of the City of Grand Rapids Police & Fire Department’s General
Retirement System.
Jim graduated with honors from the engineering school of Northwestern University, and
received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Kelly Veenstra, Retirement Plan Operations Manager
Kelly joined Calder Investment Advisors in 2005. She coordinates all distributions, loans and
hardship applications for our various retirement plans.
Kelly is a Grand Rapids native and a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's
Degree in Management & Marketing.
Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) - A person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising
others as to the value of securities or the advisability of purchasing or selling securities. RIAs are required to
register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Form ADV - The uniform form for use by investment advisors to register and update registrations with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the jurisdictions that require advisors to register. The form is also
used to comply with SEC Rule 206(4)-4, which obligates investment advisors to disclose relevant financial and
disciplinary information to clients.
Professional Investment Manager - A person who, for a fee, offers professional advice on the development of
an investment plan and buys and sells securities on behalf of the customer to implement that plan. A
professional investment manager may hold qualifications such as Certified Financial Planner, Registered
Investment Adviser and/or Registered Broker.
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of our investment services or performance. This web-site is in no way a solicitation or offer to sell securities or
investment advisory services except, where applicable, in states were we are registered or where an exemption
or exclusion from such registration exists. Information throughout this site, whether stock quotes, charts,
articles, or any other statement or statements regarding market or other financial information, is obtained from
sources which we, and our suppliers believe reliable, but we do not warrant or guarantee the timeliness or
accuracy of this information. Nothing on this web-site should be interpreted to state or imply that past results
are an indication of future performance. Neither we or our information providers shall be liable for any errors
or inaccuracies, regardless of cause, or the lack of timeliness of, or for any delay or interruption in the
transmission thereof to the user. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO
ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM ANY INFORMATION POSTED ON THIS OR
ANY LINKED WEB-SITE.
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