Cornerstone

garyknapp.jpgWho We Are

Cornerstone Asset Management, LLC, was founded by Gary L. Knapp, an Investment Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Cornerstone is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm registered in the State of Michigan.

Prior to Cornerstone Asset Management, LLC, Gary was a Registered Representative with a small broker-dealer firm in West Michigan. In addition, he worked for over 15 years in the publishing industry as well as a number of years working in Information Technology for a premier office furniture manufacturer in West Michigan.

Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville University (Ohio), as well as Masters degrees from Cornerstone Theological Seminary and Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI. After a career in publishing, Gary enrolled in the Seidman School of Business at Grand Valley State University where he received a Certificate in Financial Planning after completing all of the educational requirements for the well-respected Certified Financial Planner (CFPTM) designation. As a broker Gary earned the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and currently holds the Series 65 license for Investment Advisers. Also, he actively participates in the West Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), a professional organization for fee-only financial professionals.

Gary and his wife Becky reside near Grand Rapids, MI, and have two grown children and six grandchildren. Gary and Becky are actively involved in their church, and in their free time they enjoy hiking, camping, boating, and traveling.