First Financial Advisors’ team-based approach helps ensure that you receive the best advice for your changing needs. Our professional advisor team draws on a diverse knowledge base to deliver well-rounded solutions using a process that is integrated and seamless.

Meet the Team

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Tony Tidswell

Anthony Tidswell, CPA, Partner

agt@firstfinancialadvisors.com

Partner and Certified Public Accountant. BBA Degree from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 1986. Certified Public Accountant since 1989. Tony joined First Financial Advisors in 1999 after working as an independent CPA and, prior to that, as a Corporate Controller. Tony brings an extensive background in personal tax and business financial consulting to the First Financial Advisors team.

Tony’s areas of expertise include:

  • Tax Consultation and Tax Return Preparation
  • Portfolio Development and Management
  • Wealth Management
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Eric Lans

Eric M. Lans, CFP®, Partner

eml@firstfinancialadvisors.com

Partner and Certified Financial Planner™. BA Degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1992; MBA Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2000. Certificate in Financial Planning from the American College of Financial Services, 2006. Certified Financial Planner™ since 2008. Eric joined First Financial Advisors in 2001. He brings a strong background in economics, finance and business consulting to the First Financial Advisors team.

Eric’s areas of expertise include:

  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Wealth Management
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Jim Mikesell

James A. Mikesell, II, Partner

jam@firstfinancialadvisors.com

Partner and Financial Planner. BBA Degree from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 1995. Jim joined First Financial Advisors in 2010. He draws on a strong background in financial and business consulting based on his 12 years of commercial banking experience. Jim additionally brings experience in personal finance, real estate and small business management to the First Financial Advisors team.

Jim’s areas of expertise include:

  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Development and Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Wealth Management