Financial consulting built on real relationships
Meet the Team
Ryan Daus
CFP®, CHFC®, CLU®
Certified Financial Planner®, Founder & Principal
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Ryan founded Daus Financial Group in 2002 and has been helping families and businesses secure their financial lives for over 20 years. He is a practicing Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) as well as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Certified Life Underwriter (CLU®). Ryan graduated magna cum laude from the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance.
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Ryan and his wife Annie have two children, Harper and Bennett. They reside in Grand Rapids and stay busy playing and coaching football, baseball, basketball and volleyball. They are members of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church and Ryan is chair of the finance committee for Saint Anthony’s School.
The Daus family spends the vast majority of their “free time” on a sports field or in a gym. However, when they have a non-sports weekend, they like to get away to the family cottage on Canadian Lakes or travel somewhere warm during the long Michigan winter.
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Family Pets
The Daus family has had three dogs: all boxers.
Birthday Trends
Ryan's wife Annie is the ONLY member of the family that was not born in November.
Sweet Tooth
Ryan's son Bennett was mentioned on the Ellen DeGeneres Show once, with a picture of him climbing the pantry shelves to get cookies... naked!La mia famiglia
Ryan's mothers side of the family immigrated from Italy in the 50's and are all fluent in Italian.
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Trenden joined Daus Financial Group at the beginning of 2022 with 3 years of industry experience. In the office, Trenden can be found helping to build financial plans, performing investment and tax analysis, and meeting face-to-face with clients. He has obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations while continuing to serve families, business owners and individuals with DFG.
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Trenden and his wife Mya moved from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo in 2022 as they both found better job situations in the same city. They invested in two Bernedoodles who keep them on their toes during their free time. With Mya working as a radiation therapist, they both feel blessed to have found careers in which they love what they do as well as have a positive and lasting impact on the people they serve. When out of the office and away from home, Trenden can be found coaching and playing golf with The First Tee Organization of West Michigan and spending time with family and friends.
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Family History
My mother is the oldest of 7 and my father is the youngest of 8, but I am an only child.Fur Babies
We have 2 Bernedoodles, Opie and Rory (named after the golfer, not the Gilmore Girls).
Avid Golfer
I am part of the 0.5% of amateur golfers who have shot under-par in their lifetime.
Trenden Peacock
CFP®, CHFC®
Certified Financial Planner®, Financial Advisor
Brendan Sanchez
Financial Advisor
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Brendan joined Daus Financial Group in the beginning of 2026. He has 3 years of industry experience and a further 7 years in financial services. In the office Brendan can be found working with clients face-to-face, building financial plans, and performing tax and estate analysis.
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Brendan was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He studied at Western Michigan University. He and his wife Nina have five children together, all of them boys! They range in age from 13 down to 1 year old. They enjoy gaming, fishing and days on the lake. Brendan is also very involved with the community and enjoys volunteering with El Concilio and Junior Achievement.
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The first in generations:
I was the first in my family to graduate, both from high school and college.
World Traveler:
I have been to the great wall of China! I studied abroad in China and was also able to see The Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City.
Pizza Snob:
My all-time favorite food has always been pizza. I am also a snob when it comes to whom I order from. Currently, my favorite place in Kalamazoo is Bimbo’s Pizza downtown!
Justin Gregory
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Justin has been with DFG since 2016. He is the person who manages the office and keeps everyone organized, while striving to continually improve services at the firm. As a family man himself, Justin always finds great satisfaction in helping families plan for the future and ensuring that our clientele receives top-tier service.
Before joining Daus Financial Group, Justin attended Valencia College and went on to work in commercial and residential real estate, specializing in investment property analytics & operations. During this time, Justin founded a very successful property management company where he developed his skills in management, marketing and finance. Justin also is able to use his skillset in this area to consult with our clients on their personal and investment property portfolios. -
Justin and his wife Kendra live in Kalamazoo with their two children, Layne and Kaleesi. The Gregory family also has three fur-children, George, Doc and Mando, and are giant dog lovers. Their time is regularly spent in hockey arenas for Layne, and basketball courts for Kaleesi. Both children are very active in their chosen sports. Their family also enjoys spending time at home attending to their gardens and Koi pond. When the have a chance to get away, Northern Michigan is a place they all love to visit. Justin is a native of South Jersey, across the river from Philadelphia, and is an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. He has always loved sports and tries to be on the golf course as much as possible. He also plays in a competitive wiffle ball league and has won a National Championship in the sport which was aired on ESPN.
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Your travel bucket list
The Great Pyramid in Egypt, Machu Pichu, Iceland, & Ireland. I love to travel and have seen a ton of America's National Parks. New places, people and landscapes are incredibly exciting to me.
The best place you've ever visited
Chichen-Itza (Mayan Ruin, Mexico). I'm fascinated by ancient civilizations and ancient history. I can't get enough of it. If there is a book or documentary on the subject, I'm all over it.
The first book you ever remember reading
Clifford The Big Red Dog. I vividly remember struggling through the pages learning to read. Tough to say if I loved the book or it was just that traumatizing learning to read.
Director of Operations
Grace Colegrove
Investment Operations
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Grace joined Daus Financial Group in 2025 and serves as the Investment Operations lead. Grace has a background in regulatory compliance, project management, and administrative operations. With her experience in client service and meticulous documentation, she assists our advisors with setting up and maintaining your investment accounts. Grace attended Michigan State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.
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Grace lives in Kalamazoo with her husband, Collin, and their two children, August and Lily. Outside of work, Grace enjoys spending time at home with her family and their corgi, Henry. She enjoys staying active, spending time outside, and teaching her son how to play baseball.
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An Earned Promise
I was one of the first few classes to receive the Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship, which helped pay my way to attend Michigan State University.All-Around Athlete?
I played competitive fast pitch softball for 16 years, but for some reason I can’t play slow pitch softball to save my life!
World Traveler
I had the opportunity to spend a few years traveling, and the most remote place I ever stayed was Antelope, Oregon, which has a population of just 39 people.
Terra Loew
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Terra has been with Daus Financial Group since 2018 and currently oversees our compliance and data management systems to ensure that everything is accurate, secure, and organized. She is our go-to person for technical support, designs most of our marketing material, and helps Ryan prepare for client meetings. Terra also serves as Justin’s right hand (well, technically his left since that’s his dominant one!) thanks to 4 years of operational management experience as well as a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and psychology (summa cum laude) from Baker College in Michigan.
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Terra’s family includes her husband and three children. Their full house includes two dogs, a cat and a bearded dragon. They also enjoy spending time with extended family & friends, playing soccer, reading, hosting board game potlucks, and hiking.
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Longest Trip
A 31-hour set of flights from Chicago to Phnom Penh with layovers in Vancouver & China, to kick off a 3-month backpacking trip to Southeast Asia after college. I visited Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.
Hidden Talent
I’ve never lost a game of Egyptian Rat Screw because I’m really quick at slapping the doubled numbers in the discard pile!
Small World
Terra and Pattrick recently got married at Temple B'nai Israel where she is a member. Twenty years prior to that, Pattrick's parents created the signature stained glass window that cast rainbow light into the sanctuary during the ceremony.
Chief Compliance Officer & Data Manager
Taylor Gerschick
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Taylor joined Daus Financial Group at the end of 2025. She has a professional background in financial services as a consumer loan officer with a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and client-centered relationships. She graduated from Michigan State University with honors in 2021.
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Taylor is originally from the east side of Michigan but has recently relocated to Kalamazoo. She spends her time outside of work with family and friends. Taylor also loves cooking and travels quite often, with having visited most of the United States. She loves animals and currently has one cat, a brown tabby rescue named Roman.
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Quick Learner
I graduated from Michigan State University on an accelerated timeline with honors and a degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and a minor in Child Development & Family Psychology. I started working in finance through an internship my senior year doing security work for a credit union.
Not a Winter Person
I spent 18 months living in El Paso, Texas which is right on the border of Juarez, Mexico. I loved the culture and people out there, it was a wonderful experience and the weather was amazing. The city is split in half by the Franklin Mountain range, which is absolutely gorgeous to drive through. I highly recommend avoiding the high temps in the summer!
February Household
I have three siblings, all born in February, and two of them are identical twins! I am the oldest child in my household with the personality traits to show for it. My parents have also been together for 30 years and going strong.
Operations Specialist
Autumn Hewitt
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Autumn joined the Daus Financial Group team in 2021 and makes sure all our clients receive world-class service. She has several years of experience in the administrative field. Autumn is the main point of contact for DFG when you call in or would like to schedule a meeting. She attended Aquinas College and is currently working on furthering her education in the financial services field.
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Autumn enjoys spending time with her husband Jared, their kids Nevaeh and Ash, and their 4 dogs, Samson, Sasha, Sadie Bell & Shira. They love taking trips to visit family or explore new areas. A favorite activity is trying unique foods. The Hewitts also enjoy playing games together; so much so, they recently built a massive solid oak gaming table from reclaimed barn wood as a centerpiece for family nights. Depending on the weather, they also spend time hiking or having bonfires in the backyard.
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Hometown vs. High School
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV until I was 15. Then my father moved us to his hometown of Union City, MI. It was a culture shock to go from a massive city with so much to do to a tiny town with only one stop light. The population of Union City in the year 2000 was about 1,800 and my freshman class in Las Vegas was 900 students!
Most incredible Natural Phenomena Experienced
When I was younger, my mother lived in Fairbanks, Alaska for a while. We would spend the summers and holidays with her. During one of the visits, we were able to see the northern lights and they were breathtaking. Also had a moose walk up to the glass door of our cabin and just stare at me.
Favorite food
My comfort food that always helps when I'm not feeling well or when I was pregnant is French fries. Doesn't always matter where they’re from; I just crave fries!
Client Relations Manager
“I would recommend Daus Financial because Ryan has assembled an awesome team. We have the right people looking at our long-term outlook as well as our short-term needs. Ryan’s team has really grown with me and my career, and they’ve grown with us and our family.”
Jason Vroegindewey
