Vice President
CurrentI’m Ben Ferwerda with First Trust Portfolios LP, a privately held investment management firm with offices in Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL. My partner, Will Casey, and I represent our UIT product line in West Michigan.I bring to the table 13 years of “real-life” knowledge, experience, and insights helping hundreds of advisors serve their clients and grow their business. I understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities advisors experience each day, and am well-equipped to serve them by leveraging all the tools in our arsenal to meet their needs.Our consulting team in West Michigan also includes Mark DeKorne and Evan Singley, specializing in ETFs and SMAs, and Aaron Anspach and Paul Evon, specializing in Structured Products. We also offer specialized solutions in Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities, 401Ks and CEFs. Each advisor relationship is important to our team. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how First Trust can become a valuable partner for your business. Please start by reaching out to me at 616.516.9579 or bferwerda@ftportfolios.com.