Meet Our Livonia Branch
Livonia Advisory Team
Jesse VanValin
Chief Investment Officer, Supervising Financial Advisor, AIF®
Dan LaGore
Financial Advisor, AIF®
Marc Janca
Financial Advisor, CFP®, AIF®
Spencer Comps
Financial Professional
Jesse VanValin
Chief Investment Officer, Supervising Financial Advisor, AIF®
There’s no such thing as an unsolvable problem for Jesse VanValin! As Partner and Financial Advisor at OLV Investment Group, Jesse’s intense work ethic guides his relentless pursuit of solutions to the struggles we all face in making investment decisions. He channels his eagerness into researching and investigating companies, trends and patterns in the market in order to provide the most ideal strategy options for individual clients. Jesse works closely with each client’s retirement goals, seeking to deliver a workable, well thought out plan.Jesse’s varied career background as a carpenter, real estate agent and property manager drives him to fight for the success of every man. He relates on a personal level with clients from all types of backgrounds, which fosters his attentive personal service. However, after pursuing various careers, Jesse found his niche when he graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a degree in finance in 2006. Shortly after, he joined Dean Oliver’s team, and in 2012 Dean Oliver, Joel Lagore and Jesse VanValin joined forces to create OLV Investment Group.Jesse and his wife Libby have three “daddy’s girl” daughters, who have inherited his intensity and desire to excel at all they do. He and his family are active members in their local church. When he’s not managing client accounts and studying the markets, he loves spending time with family, enjoys woodworking projects and playing an occasional round of golf with friends.
Dan LaGore
Financial Advisor, AIF®
Daniel joined OLV in 2021 to align himself with a firm with values that matched his: *grace, growth, grit and generosity. His warm and witty interaction with people sets them immediately at ease and he uses these skills to help build long-term relationships and trust with each of his clients. His investment philosophy is that investing is a marathon and not a sprint —clients have a better chance of reaching their goals by taking things one day at a time.Daniel entered the financial and banking industry in 2004 after receiving his degree in finance from Central Michigan University. This experience allows him to build strategies that would help his clients reach their financial goals. “I am most passionate about identifying our clients’ needs and developing strategies and plans to help ensure they meet their goals,” said Daniel. “One of my strengths is developing open lines of communication and creating a level of comfort in which my client can feel like themselves.”Daniel has been married to his amazing wife, Megan, for nearly 20 years and has three energetic and fun-loving children: Kennedy, Liam and Hadley. They love spending time swimming, golfing, playing tennis and having fun on their trampoline. Walking the dog with Megan may be the activity he enjoys the most. The LaGores have lived in Macomb Township for nearly 20 years.
Marc Janca
Financial Advisor, CFP®, AIF®
Marc is a welcome addition to the OLV team. His bright and engaging personality draws people in. His cheerful disposition and in-depth knowledge of the financial industry make him a perfect fit for our clients. When it comes to your financial world, Marc Janca believes knowledge is your best friend. “When you know and are comfortable with your financial situation, you will have greater confidence,” he says. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping clients work toward their financial goals.”Marc got his start in the industry in 2006 and started his career at the Royal Bank of Canada as an investment advisor. Upon moving to the United States, he spent ten years at Chase Bank where he learned a lot about what the industry has to offer. Today, he is a financial advisor who can offer investment and insurance products and services with confidence. Marc has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Windsor.Marc and his wife, Ana, have two young daughters-Sasha and Dylan. “Family is very important to me,” Marc says, adding that he spends most of his free time with immediate and extended family. In addition, Marc also serves on the board of the Roman James Foundation, which helps pay the funeral costs of Metro Detroit-area families who have lost a child in the neonatal intensive care unit. Marc and his wife started the foundation after losing their son, Roman James, in the NICU in 2015.
Spencer Comps
Financial Professional
As a former small business owner, Spencer was inspired to shift careers into the financial services industry by a former client in the financial industry. Today, the shoe is on the other foot, as Spencer hopes to inspire the many retirees and pre-retirees, he is honored serve.Spencer is a financial professional who can offer both investment and insurance products and services. He is passionate about helping clients with investing and tax efficiency. Spencer provides advisory assistance and case planning. He enjoys any opportunity he gets to meet face-to-face with clients and discuss their financial goals.Spencer was born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He enjoys getting to work out and experiencing all things outdoors. Some of his favorite activities include hunting and archery. Spencer’s ambition for learning and growth makes him a great fit for OLV.
Livonia Service Team
*INVEST, INCREASE, IMPACT is our mission statement, it does not promise or guarantee results.