Doug Vander Weide, CFP®
FOUNDER
Doug founded Valiant Wealth, LLC in 2008 to work with clients in a whole new way – one that encompassed not just each individual’s wealth, but the purpose of their wealth.
“At Valiant Wealth, giving back is at the heart of what we do,” he explains. “We talk about our client’s dreams, goals, and desires, and create a plan to help achieve them. We provide advice and counsel throughout life’s transitions, helping our clients to understand the bigger picture. Passing on their values is equally as important as passing on their valuables. How we assist clients in doing this is our uniqueness.”
As a former triathlete who competed at a high level, Doug has a fiercely competitive spirit, keen financial acumen, and a sincere commitment to philanthropic endeavors. “This business requires us to have the minds of capitalists and the hearts of social workers,” he admits.
A strong believer in giving back professionally and personally, Doug has led many missions to Africa and was instrumental in building a medical clinic and mission center in Ghana, as well as assembling Abod Shelters in Tanzania and South Africa. He and his wife Dawn have six children, three of them adopted from Ghana. Doug served as the Chairman of the Board of Abod Shelters and Kingdom Cares International.
With nearly three decades of experience as a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and fiduciary, Doug and Valiant are committed to ethically and transparently always acting in every client’s best interest. He and the Valiant Wealth team will partner in your life’s journey to help you live life to the fullest.