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About This Business

We are a business dedicated to clients’ financial and retirement plans.  Educators have been the heart of our business for over 52 years. Our representatives are trained on the state pension plans and have the tools needed to help you maximize what you are entitled to.


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BBB Accredited Since: 1/27/2012

Years in Business: 36

Products and Services

Audit Services, Business Planning, Financial Guidance, Fixed Annuities, Investment Advisory, Life Insurance, Pension Education, Retirement Planning, Stock Trading, Strategic Planning

Business Details

Local BBB:
BBB of Michigan
BBB File Opened:
11/2/2004
Business Started:
1/1/1989
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1989
Business Incorporated:
12/26/1989
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Northern Annuity & Life Specialist, Inc.
Business Management:
Mr. Alex Kocoves, President & CEO
Ms. Heather Lyon, COO/CCO

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Alex Kocoves, President & CEO
Ms. Heather Lyon, COO/CCO
Customer Contacts
Ms. Heather Lyon, COO/CCO
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (231) 457-4193
Other Phone: (269) 637-4245
Other Phone: (616) 272-3524
Other Phone: (616) 298-2818
Other Phone: (877) 457-9467
Additional Websites
glpfinancialgroup.com/

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Additional Information

Other Resources
Michigan Department of Insurance & Financial Services (DIFS)
530 W Allegan Street, 7th Floor
Lansing MI 48933
Phone Number: 877-999-6442
https://www.michigan.gov/difs/about/contact-info
[email protected]

Latest Reviews

  • Jessica P

    "I made an account with them 6 years ago and have never had access to the account. I have sent messages trying to get my account information, but the only response is a text message from a pushy salesman telling me I need to have a zoom meeting." ... Read full review

  • Ryan S

    "I wife is a teacher and I used them for a 403B. My biggest complaint is the service rep seems to always be out of the country when I call and never has time to go over my financials with me." ... Read full review

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