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Saginaw, MI
3875 Bay Road, Suite 1E, Saginaw, MI 48603
David E. Sanford
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David E. Sanford
Professional QualificationsExperience in the Financial Services Industry since 1999
Two time Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Qualifier (2003 & 2005)
Professional Services
Products and Services for Estate Conservation
Business Succession Strategies
Qualifed Retirement Plans
Retirement Funding Strategies
Financial Needs Analysis
Personal
Born and raised in Michigan
Resides in Saginaw, Michigan
Married to wife Susan, father of 2 daughters and 1 son
Enjoys sailing on Lake Michigan
Qualifying membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is based on minimum sales production requirements and gross business generated within a year.
Ryan Barber
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Ryan Barber
Professional QualificationsI graduated from the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University in December 2000. My career in financial services began in 2001. Licenses that I currently hold include the Series 7, Series 24, Series 66 and Life/Health.
Mission Statement
My mission is to carefully identify the needs and objectives of my clients and then recommend the appropriate strategies to help them meet their specific goals.
Professional Services
Financial Needs Analysis
Income Protection Strategies
Retirement Funding Strategies
Personal
I am a lifelong Michigan Resident who currently resides in Frankenmuth, with my beautiful wife Tricia. We are active members in our community, as well as our church, Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese. I enjoy traveling, playing golf and am an avid College Football and Basketball fan.
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Andrew Cousineau
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Andrew Cousineau
Andrew (Andy) Cousineau has been in the financial services for 15 years. He earned a Master's degree in December of 2003 from Northwood University. Andy is a proud Yooper, born and raised on the Cousineau Family Potato Farm. Andy and his wife, Megan, are the parents of 3 boys; AJ, Lucas, and Ben. When he's not working to serve his clients, Andy enjoys participating in his home life and in his children's pursuits. Andy's professional goal is to help people of all walks of life achieve a higher level of confidence and understanding regarding finances.
Jacob Kokaly
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Jacob Kokaly
Professional Qualifications:I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. I came to VantagePointe Financial Group at the beginning of 2018 working with Ryan Barber. I currently hold my Series 7 and 63 registrations and I’m licensed to sell life and health insurance in Michigan.
Mission Statement:
My mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals and dreams while educating them along the way.
Professional Services:
Investment and Retirement Strategies
Life Insurance
Financial Needs Analysis
Personal:
I currently reside in Bay City, Michigan. I have lived in Bay City for 24 years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family & friends, watching/playing sports, boating, as well as being outdoors.
Joshua Long
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Joshua Long
Mission Statement:My mission is to serve my community by helping those around me with their financial service needs through caring and educational interaction.
Professional Qualifications:
I started at VantagePointe Financial Group in early 2018. I currently hold my Series 6 and 63 registrations and am licensed to sell life/health insurance and variable annuities in Michigan. In 2001,I earned my Associate Degree from Kirtland Community College. My other experiences include 5 years as an Automotive Service Technician and 13 years of varying capacity, including management, in the trucking industry.
Professional Services:
Financial Needs Analysis
Personal Financial Strategies
Life Insurance
Personal:
My wife and I currently reside in Roscommon with our two sons. I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, and watching/playing/coaching sports. I am also very active in my church, Immanuel Baptist Church.
Alyssa Schwartz
Alyssa Schwartz
Alyssa was born and raised in Bay City, MI. She currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband, Tyler. She has been working at VantagePointe since 2013 as the assistant to Ryan Barber. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling, and being outdoors.
