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Part 2B | Brochure Supplement
April 28, 2026
Gerald Ray VanderLugt
Matthew Jay Kunnen
Chad Nathan Soukup
Nathan Holmes Lowe
Adam Jon Suwyn
JVL Associates, LLC d/b/a
JVL Wealth Strategies
1657 Gezon Parkway SW, Suite C
Wyoming, MI 49519
Phone: 616-261-2800
Email: info@jvlwealth.com
www.jvlwealth.com
This brochure supplement provides information about Gerald Ray VanderLugt, Matthew Jay Kunnen, Chad Nathan
Soukup, Nathan Holmes Lowe, and Adam Jon Suwyn that supplements the JVL Wealth Strategies firm brochure.
This brochure supplement should be read in conjunction with the JVL Wealth Strategies firm brochure. If you have not
received a copy of that brochure or if you have any questions pertaining to this brochure supplement please contact
Chad Soukup at 616-261-2800 or info@jvlwealth.com.
Additional information about Gerald Ray VanderLugt, Matthew Jay Kunnen, Chad Nathan Soukup, Nathan Holmes
Lowe, and Adam Jon Suwyn is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site
by Investment Adviser Representative and then by individual name or by individual CRD number (Gerald’s individual
CRD number is 4614339, Matthew’s individual CRD number is 5680816, Chad’s individual CRD number is 5805699,
Nathan’s individual CRD number is 6425537, and Adam’s individual CRD number is 6531575).
JVL Wealth Strategies
Educational, Background and Business Experience
Full Legal Name: Gerald Ray VanderLugt (Jerry)
Born: 1956
Education: Jerry graduated from Ferris State University in 1978 with
a B.S. in Accounting
Business Experience:
1994 to current - JVL Wealth Strategies. Since 1994, Jerry
has worked independently as a close advisor to individuals and
families who rely on his expertise for financial planning, wealth
management, and investment advisory services.
1982 to 1996 - Dolinka VanNoord CPA’s. Jerry joined a successful
local CPA firm in 1982 where he became a partner in 1987. He
worked with closely held businesses and their owners where he
provided traditional audit, accounting and tax services as well as strategic business and individual
financial planning.
1977 to 1982 - Beene Garter CPA’s. Jerry began his career in public accounting as an intern and
upon graduation from Ferris State University became a full-time employee. He worked with closely
held businesses and their owners where he provided traditional audit, accounting and tax services.
Jerry left the firm in 1982 as a Senior Accountant.
Designations: Gerald Ray VanderLugt has earned the following professional designations and is in
good standing with the granting authorities:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - attained 1980. CPA’s are licensed and regulated by their
state boards of accountancy. Jerry is licensed with the State of Michigan. CPA’s must have achieved
minimum college education requirements, minimum experience levels working in a CPA firm
environment and the successful passing of the Uniform CPA examination. In addition, to maintain
their license, CPA’s must complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years. Additionally,
because Jerry is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s he is required to follow a Code of
Professional Conduct which requires that he act with integrity, objectivity, due care, competence,
fully disclose any conflicts of interest, maintain client confidentiality, fully disclose any commissions
or referral fees and serve the public interest when providing financial services.
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) - attained 2017. The CFP® designation is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary certification and no federal
or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold it. The CFP® designation is recognized
around the world for its high standard of professional education, stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice and ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily complete an advanced
college-level course of study addressing financial planning subject areas including insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In addition, they must pass the comprehensive
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CFP® certification examination and obtain at least 4,000 to 6,000 hours of financial planning related
experience. To maintain the designation CFP® practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and agree to abide by the Certified Financial Planner™ Standards
of Conduct which require, among other things, that CFP® professionals demonstrate integrity,
objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when providing
financial planning services.
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) - attained 2013. The CVA designation is granted by the National
Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). CVA’s must successfully complete an
intensive training and testing process. CVA’s must be licensed CPA’s or hold a business degree
from an accredited college or university and have met minimum experience levels. In addition to the
completion of advanced course work, CVA’s must pass the rigorous certification exams conducted
by the NACVA, and satisfactorily complete a business valuation and write a comprehensive report
of value. To maintain the designation, CVA’s must complete additional continuing education every
three years.
Disciplinary Information
Gerald Ray VanderLugt has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Gerald Ray VanderLugt is not engaged in any other investment-related businesses.
Gerald Ray VanderLugt does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Gerald Ray VanderLugt is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial
compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Gerald Ray VanderLugt does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the
provision of advisory services.
Supervision
Gerald R. VanderLugt is supervised by Chad Soukup, a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of
JVL Wealth Strategies. Chad’s phone number is 616-261-2800.
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Educational, Background and Business Experience
Full Legal Name: Matthew Jay Kunnen (Matt)
Born: 1988
Education: Matt graduated from Cornerstone University in 2009 with a
B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Business Administration.
Business Experience:
June, 2013 to current - JVL Wealth Strategies. Matt is a Partner of the
firm and serves as an independent and objective advisor to individuals
and families who rely on his expertise for holistic financial planning,
wealth management, and investment advisory services.
2009 to June, 2013 - Matt began his professional career as an
investment consultant with Scottrade, Inc. In this capacity he provided
guidance and investment education to clients. In addition, he
executed trades and performed various regulatory and compliance functions.
Designations:
Matthew Jay Kunnen has earned the following professional designations and is in good standing with
the granting authorities:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - attained 2015. The CFA credential is offered by the CFA
Institute, a global association of investment professionals. The CFA Program covers a wide variety
of investment related topics including investment tools, asset valuation and portfolio management.
In order to earn the CFA charter, one must agree to follow the CFA Institute Code and Ethics and
Standards of Professional Conduct, pass the CFA Program examinations for Level I, II and III, have
four years of qualified work experience in investment decision making and become a member of the
CFA Institute and belong to a CFA member society.
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) - attained 2017. The CFP® designation is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary certification and no federal
or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold it. The CFP® designation is recognized
around the world for its high standard of professional education, stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice and ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily complete an advanced
college-level course of study addressing financial planning subject areas including insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In addition, they must pass the comprehensive
CFP® certification examination and obtain at least 4,000 to 6,000 hours of financial planning related
experience. To maintain the designation CFP® practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and agree to abide by the Certified Financial Planner™ Standards
of Conduct which require, among other things, that CFP® professionals demonstrate integrity,
objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when providing
financial planning services.
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Disciplinary Information
Matthew Jay Kunnen has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Matthew Jay Kunnen is not engaged in any other investment-related businesses.
Matthew Jay Kunnen does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Matthew Jay Kunnen is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial
compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Matthew Jay Kunnen does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the
provision of advisory services.
Supervision
Matthew Jay Kunnen is supervised by Chad Soukup, a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of
JVL Wealth Strategies. Chad’s phone number is 616-261-2800.
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Educational, Background and Business Experience
Full Legal Name: Chad Nathan Soukup
Born: 1984
Education: Chad graduated from Grand Valley State University in
2006 with a B.B.A. in Accounting. Chad also received his M.B.A. from
Grand Valley State University in 2008.
Business Experience:
January, 2019 to current - JVL Wealth Strategies. Chad is a
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer of the firm and serves as
an independent and objective advisor to individuals and families
who rely on his expertise for holistic financial planning, wealth
management, and investment advisory services.
2007 to January 2019 - Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Chad
began his career working for a large independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), serving
successful individuals, families, and closely held businesses and their owners with all aspects of
their holistic financial planning, wealth management, and investment advisory needs. Chad left the
firm in 2019 as a Client Relationship Manager.
Designations:
Chad Nathan Soukup has earned the following professional designations and is in good standing with
the granting authorities:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - attained 2009. CPA’s are licensed and regulated by their state
boards of accountancy. Chad is licensed with the State of Michigan. CPA’s must have achieved
minimum college education requirements, minimum experience levels working in a CPA firm
environment and the successful passing of the Uniform CPA examination. In addition, to maintain
their license, CPA’s must complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years. Additionally,
because Chad is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s he is required to follow a Code of
Professional Conduct which requires that he act with integrity, objectivity, due care, competence,
fully disclose any conflicts of interest, maintain client confidentiality, fully disclose any commissions
or referral fees and serve the public interest when providing financial services.
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) - attained 2017. The CFP® designation is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary certification and no federal
or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold it. The CFP® designation is recognized
around the world for its high standard of professional education, stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice and ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily complete an advanced
college-level course of study addressing financial planning subject areas including insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In addition, they must pass the comprehensive
CFP® certification examination and obtain at least 4,000 to 6,000 hours of financial planning related
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experience. To maintain the designation CFP® practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and agree to abide by the Certified Financial Planner™ Standards
of Conduct which require, among other things, that CFP® professionals demonstrate integrity,
objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when providing
financial planning services.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - attained 2025. The CFA credential is offered by the CFA
Institute, a global association of investment professionals. The CFA Program covers a wide variety
of investment related topics including investment tools, asset valuation and portfolio management.
In order to earn the CFA charter, one must agree to follow the CFA Institute Code and Ethics and
Standards of Professional Conduct, pass the CFA Program examinations for Level I, II and III, have
four years of qualified work experience in investment decision making and become a member of the
CFA Institute and belong to a CFA member society.
Disciplinary Information
Chad Nathan Soukup has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Chad Nathan Soukup is not engaged in any other investment-related businesses.
Chad Nathan Soukup does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Chad Nathan Soukup is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial
compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Chad Nathan Soukup does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the
provision of advisory services.
Supervision
Chad Nathan Soukup is a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of JVL Wealth Strategies. As
such, he is self-supervised, but is required to comply with the Firm’s Code of Ethics. His phone
number is 616-261-2800.
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Educational, Background and Business Experience
Full Legal Name: Nathan Holmes Lowe (Nate)
Born: 1992
Education: Nate graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2013
with a B.A. in Economics.
Business Experience:
January, 2022 to current - JVL Wealth Strategies. Nate is a Partner
of the firm and serves as an independent and objective advisor to
individuals and families who rely on his expertise for holistic financial
planning, wealth management, and investment advisory services.
2014 to January 2022 - Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Nate began
his career working for a large independent Registered Investment
Advisor (RIA), serving successful individuals, families, and closely
held businesses and their owners with all aspects of their holistic financial planning, wealth
management, and investment advisory needs. Nate left the firm in 2022 as a Manager.
Designations:
Nathan Holmes Lowe has earned the following professional designations and is in good standing with
the granting authorities:
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) - attained 2017. The CFP® designation is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary certification and no federal
or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold it. The CFP® designation is recognized
around the world for its high standard of professional education, stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice and ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily complete an advanced
college-level course of study addressing financial planning subject areas including insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In addition, they must pass the comprehensive
CFP® certification examination and obtain at least 4,000 to 6,000 hours of financial planning related
experience. To maintain the designation CFP® practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and agree to abide by the Certified Financial Planner™ Standards
of Conduct which require, among other things, that CFP® professionals demonstrate integrity,
objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when providing
financial planning services.
Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) - attained 2022. The Certified Private Wealth
Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is granted by the Investments and Wealth Institute®. The Certified
Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an advanced professional certification for advisors
who serve high-net-worth clients. It’s designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest,
most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of clients with a
minimum net worth of $5 million. CPWA® professionals have demonstrated the ability to identify
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and analyze the unique challenges that high-net-worth individuals face, as well as develop specific
strategies to minimize taxes, monetize and protect assets, maximize growth, and transfer wealth.
Unlike credentials that focus specifically on investing or financial planning, the CPWA® certification
program takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, and is designed to help financial leaders
make a significant impact in their field. To attain the right to use the CPWA® mark, an individual
must have all the following prerequisites: 1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university or one of the following designations or licenses: CIMA®, CIMC®, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®
or CPA license, 2) a satisfactory record of ethical conduct, as determined by IMCA’s Admissions
Committee, and 3) five years of professional client-centered experience in financial services or
a related industry. In addition, the candidate must 1) complete a 6 month pre-study educational
component, 2) complete the in-class program at The University of Chicago Booth School of
Business or the online program through Yale School of Management, and 3) satisfactorily pass
the comprehensive CPWA® examination, which tests on human dynamics, wealth management –
technical design, legacy issues, and specialty client services. To maintain the CPWA® designation,
professionals are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years and
adhere to the Institute’s Code of Professional Responsibility, and Rules and Guidelines for Use of
the Marks, which require, among other things, that the professional demonstrates integrity, loyalty,
objectivity, and a high-level of ethical conduct when providing financial planning services.
Disciplinary Information
Nathan Holmes Lowe has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Nathan Holmes Lowe is not engaged in any other investment-related businesses.
Nathan Holmes Lowe does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Nathan Holmes Lowe is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial
compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Nathan Holmes Lowe does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the
provision of advisory services.
Supervision
Nathan Holmes Lowe is supervised by Chad Soukup, a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of
JVL Wealth Strategies. Chad’s phone number is 616-261-2800.
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Educational, Background and Business Experience
Full Legal Name: Adam Jon Suwyn
Born: 1993
Education: Adam graduated from Trinity Christian College in 2015 with
a B.S. in Entrepreneurial Management. Adam also received his M.B.A.
from The Ohio State University in 2020.
Business Experience:
March, 2023 to current - JVL Wealth Strategies. Adam serves as an
independent and objective advisor to individuals and families who rely
on his expertise for holistic financial planning, wealth management,
and investment advisory services.
August 2020 to February 2023 - JPMorgan Chase. Adam worked
in strategy and process improvement roles through a rotational
leadership development program at a large multinational bank. Adam left the company in 2023 as a
Vice President.
July 2016 to June 2018 - Greenleaf Trust. Adam continued his career at a large trust bank, serving
successful individuals and families with financial planning, wealth management, and investment
advisory needs. Adam left the firm in 2018 as a Senior Wealth Management Associate.
2015 to June 2016 - Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC. Adam began his career working for an
independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), serving successful individuals and families with
all aspects of their holistic financial planning, wealth management, and investment advisory needs.
Adam left the firm in 2016 as a Financial Planner.
Designations:
Adam Jon Suwyn has earned the following professional designations and is in good standing with the
granting authorities:
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) - attained 2017. The CFP® designation is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. It is a voluntary certification and no federal
or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold it. The CFP® designation is recognized
around the world for its high standard of professional education, stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice and ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily complete an advanced
college-level course of study addressing financial planning subject areas including insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax
planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In addition, they must pass the comprehensive
CFP® certification examination and obtain at least 4,000 to 6,000 hours of financial planning related
experience. To maintain the designation CFP® practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing
education every two years and agree to abide by the Certified Financial Planner™ Standards
of Conduct which require, among other things, that CFP® professionals demonstrate integrity,
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objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when providing
financial planning services.
Disciplinary Information
Adam Jon Suwyn has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Adam Jon Suwyn is not engaged in any other investment-related businesses.
Adam Jon Suwyn does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Adam Jon Suwyn is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial
compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Adam Jon Suwyn does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision
of advisory services.
Supervision
Adam Jon Suwyn is supervised by Chad Soukup, a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of JVL
Wealth Strategies. Chad’s phone number is 616-261-2800.
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