Abbit Management

Welcome to Abbit Management Corporation, a company that specializes in providing investment services with a focus on personalized relationships. Our mission is to develop strong relationships by delivering high levels of personal service. We believe that our success is directly contingent upon how dedicated we are to that relationship.

At Abbit Management Corporation, we are proud to have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best investment services to our clients. Our team includes:

• Joseph E. Risselade, President of Abbit Management Corporation. Joe has been involved in the investment industry for over twenty one years, with sixteen of those years at Abbit Management Corp. He holds a degree in finance from Grand Valley State University and is Series 65 licensed. Joe enjoys working with numbers and finds discussions about the yield curve fascinating. When he's not working, he enjoys golfing, working in the yard, and spending time with his family.
• James E. Slater II, Chief Investment Officer at Abbit Management Corporation. Jim oversees the investment of client portfolios and devises strategies for attracting new clients to the firm. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Communications from Andrews University and is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor as well as Series 65 licensed. In his free time, Jim enjoys creative investment solutions, making investment presentations, running, biking, and spending time with his family.
• Julie Anderson, Office Manager at Abbit Management Corporation. Julie has been with the company since 2002 and spends her time ensuring that everything runs smoothly with the Abbit Master Trust as well as the day-to-day operations of the office. Julie came to Abbit after spending fourteen years in various positions with Old Kent (Fifth Third) Bank and holds a Bachelors degree from Grand Valley State University. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, decorating, and spending time with her family.
• Janice VandenBrink, Private Wealth Account Administrator at Abbit Management Corporation. Janice joined the company in June 2010 after fulfilling a 29-year financial career with JPMorgan Chase Private Banking in Grand Haven/Grand Rapids. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, decorating, and spending time with her family.
• Tori Petterson, NSSA Relationship Manager at Abbit Management Corporation. Tori graduated from Central Michigan University and began her career as a financial analyst with Bank One (Chase) in Chicago, IL. She is a certified National Social Security Advisor and enjoys working with clients to achieve their retirement and investment goals. In her free time, Tori enjoys cooking, yoga classes, and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Our Services

At Abbit Management Corporation, we specialize in providing investment services with a focus on pre-need funeral packages. We understand that pre-need funeral packages can feel like a risk to you if you don't understand the options. That's why we're here to help you get comfortable with pre-need and make money with a pre-need master trust. Our services include:

• Information: We provide information to help you avoid the pitfalls of insurance and learn how to make money with a pre-need master trust.
• Forms: We provide all the paperwork you need for a new client or to make changes to an account.
• Reports: Sign in for the latest information about your client accounts.