Cole Brandon

Cole joined as the lead Private Wealth Advisor in our Grand Rapids office launch in August of 2024. He strives to use robust financial planning as a tool for human flourishing and takes great joy in productive and personal relationships with his clients. Prior to joining The Bahnsen Group, Cole worked at various financial institutions as a manager and financial advisor. He holds Series 7 & 66 securities licenses as well as a Michigan insurance license.

A Michigan native, Cole serves as an elder at his local church and as a board member at a classical Christian School. He holds an undergraduate degree in Biblical and Theological Studies as well as a Master of Divinity. Cole met his wife, Zayda, at age nine and married her eleven years later. They have three children, Lewis, Geneva, and Halle, with more to come.

Anastasia K. Wiese, J.D., CFP®

Anastasia joined our Grand Rapids office in the spring of 2025, serving as the senior advisor for this new market launch.

Anastasia brings over a decade of experience guiding families through a thorough wealth management process. With a background in both the legal and wealth advisory world, her advice model is comprehensive and multi-faceted, focused on bringing clarity to matters of complexity.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Albion College’s honors business program. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

Outside of work, Anastasia and her husband stay busy with their two elementary-aged daughters. She is deeply rooted in the West Michigan community where she is a member of many local organizations and sits on the board of the Girl Scouts of Michigan – Shore to Shore.