Kevin Jarchow

Lead Wealth Advisor
Mr. Jarchow is the Managing Member of West Michigan Wealth. Prior to forming the company in 2005, he served as Vice President/Financial Consultant for a Michigan based financial services corporation, as well as other financial firms. He has Bachelor’s of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College in New York, with minors in business and law. His Master of Business Administration in Financial Management is from National University – San Diego. Mr. Jarchow attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI from 1978 to 1982. He earned a Certificate in Financial Planning from Grand Valley State University in 2006.

From 1983 to 1990, Mr. Jarchow served in the United States Navy Submarine service. He was primarily assigned to the Pacific Fleet, where he served in USS Barb (SSN 596), USS Dixon (AS 37) and USS Guardfish (SSN 612). Mr. Jarchow’s final promotion during active service was to Machinist’s Mate First Class (Submarines) just prior to being honorably discharged. Kevin’s military awards include: The Submarine Warfare pin, The Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Citation, The Navy “E” ribbon (for unit excellence – two awards), Naval Expeditionary medal, as well as other awards and citations. Mr. Jarchow completed an additional two years of voluntary service in the Naval Reserve.



Kevin actively seeks to improve his knowledge of financial subjects by being an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), The FPA of Michigan, The West Michigan Estate Planning Council, and Kingdom Advisors (an organization comprised of Christian financial advisors dedicated to the biblical teaching of financial management).

Mr. Jarchow is active in the Greater Grand Rapids community. He is involved in the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce (where he serves as a chamber ambassador), the Greater Grandville Chamber of Commerce (also an ambassador), the Jenison Area Chamber of Commerce, Sunrise Business Network Chapter of BNI (with past service as President, Secretary/Treasurer, Educational Coordinator, et. al).

Mr. Jarchow has taught on the subject of Investments at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He taught Financial Basics -101 for Otsego Community School’s Department of Community Education, the CFP refresher course on Estate Planning and Retirement at Grand Valley State University. He has volunteered his time on several occasions as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Mr. Jarchow is a former BNI (formerly Business Network International) Assistant Director - Michigan. As such he has acted as an instructor for Member Success Program (MSP), Advanced Training, Leadership Team Training and other trainings and workshops. He is a frequent contributor to BNI’s Yahoo Groups blog, and has been published in BNI’s “SuccessNet” online newsletter.

In his limited spare time, (when he’s not engaged in the study of investments or financially related material) Mr. Jarchow is a licensed private pilot, & photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, writing, cooking, tennis, golf & hiking. Kevin, in addition to the previously mentioned organizations, is a member of the Civil Air Patrol (MI-190), where he is assigned as Public Affairs Officer and Recruiting Officer. He is an active member of Wellspring Community Church, Sunnybrook Country Club, The Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot’s Association, and The National Eagle Scout Association.

Kevin believes that financial independence and security can be achieved by nearly everyone through the practice of financial discipline, goal setting and budgeting.

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Mission Statement
West Michigan Wealth exists to enable our clients to build and maintain financial security and peace. We glorify our Creator in our interactions with other people. We seek to build long term relationships and be a guiding light to all those with whom we come in contact.