Ryan Deters, Cfp® Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

As a Fiduciary, independent Financial Advisor, I perform two types of work1) financial planning and2) managing investments.I joined Fiduciary Financial Advisors because of the firm’s simple approach: client's best interest comes first. Always. I’m proud to be part of a team that is anti-commission, fee-only, low fee oriented, and fully transparent. I have no affiliations with any brokerage firms, sell no products, and accept no commissions on any investment recommendations. This approach ensures my interests are 100% aligned with yours. My specializations:* I’m a soon to be father with first-hand experience navigating the personal and financial decisions that come with starting a family. I help new families plan LIFE, not just retirement... college savings, private education, benefits elections, a first house, all of it.* My role as an advisor is to help align your finances with what you value. I’m happy to tailor investments to align with your social and environmental values.* As an American who lived and worked in Germany for three and a half years I experienced first-hand the stress and financial headaches of relocation, multi-country tax considerations, currency fluctuations, and language barriers. But I also enjoyed every day of the lifestyle, culture, and travel. I want to help others in similar situations to enjoy more and stress less.As a Fiduciary Financial Advisor, I have sworn the 'Fiduciary Oath' which holds these five principles:1. I will always put your best interests first2. I will avoid conflicts of interest3. will act with prudence; that is, with the skill, care, diligence, and good judgement of a professional4. will not mislead you, and I will provide conspicuous, full and fair disclosure of all important facts.5. I will fully disclose, and fairly manage, in your favor, any unavoidable conflicts

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

I worked in the West Elm Work category of Steelcase Inc. In my role as a product manager I partnered with the West Elm design team in Brooklyn to develop and launch new seating, lounge, and primary workspace furniture inspired by West Elm's residential aesthetic. I also worked with our brand, communications, and sales teams to create impactful launches with all of the necessary sales, training, and support materials.West Elm Work is a new brand within Steelcase that functions in many ways like a start-up. That has given me the opportunity to spend more time doing market outreach with customers, architects, and designers explaining our business model, value proposition, and product portfolio. Working with West Elm has given me experience building strong working relationships with external business and design partners while balancing the business needs of multiple stakeholders internally and externally.Responsibilities include:- Identifying portfolio needs and growth opportunities.- Synthesizing market research and portfolio needs into new product briefs for Steelcase leadership and West Elm design team.- Creating and managing all marketing inputs for multiple development projects from concept through launch.- Managing portfolio of West Elm Work products including sales & dealer support, training & events, marketing collateral, product certifications, and all life cycle management activities.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

I currently work as a product manager for Steelcase Inc. within the EMEA furniture marketing team based in Munich, Germany. My primary focus is the development of new products that meet the changing needs of the workplace. For the last several years I have worked on global projects in all stages of development with teams in the US and APAC as well as locally oriented projects specifically for the EMEA market. Early product development tasks:- Conduct primary and secondary research and translate findings into addressable user and work-space needs.- Synthesize needs and market research into compelling business case and project brief that contains all critical marketing inputs: user or market insights/needs, product criteria, pricing, opportunity size, competitive landscape, and product positioning. Technical tasks: - Detailed inputs for codifying products in sales and manufacturing databases - Technical literature for understanding, specifying, and installing new products. Launch and communications tasks:- Work with launch and communications partners to create proper product storytelling and messaging - Training internal sales and sales support teams as well as dealer personnel, architects, and interior designers - Work with communications partner on launch materials including brochures, photography, video, showroom offers, and collateral for specific events.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

- Marketing lead for multiple product development projects.- Manage Coalesse furniture, table, and technology products in the market.- Work cross-functionally to develop retail partnerships and online sales.- Marketing, product, and channel strategy development (B2B and B2C).- Gather, synthesize, and present data (sales, financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning).- Perform, capture, synthesize, and present field research and secondary research.- Get my hands dirty... whatever needs doing.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

I am an intern in product marketing for Coalesse (formerly known as the Steelcase design partnership) a subsidiary of Steelcase.