Joel Van Hofwegen is a seasoned advisor and fiduciary with more than 20 years of experience guiding clients toward their financial goals. He specializes in developing customized strategies that align resources with aspirations, helping families and individuals make the most of their opportunities with confidence and clarity.
In 2018, Joel founded Certus Wealth Management, an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). By combining personalized planning with modern liquidity solutions and leading-edge technology, Certus delivers an enhanced client experience rooted in independence, transparency, and trust. Joel’s mission is simple: to ensure clients can focus on living life, while he helps manage the complexities of their financial future.
A graduate of Calvin University, Joel has been married to his wife for over 20 years, and together they are raising four children. Deeply involved in their local community, they value giving back through volunteer work and shared experiences. Outside of work, Joel enjoys cheering on the Giants and 49ers, and spending time outdoors with his family exploring the beauty of California.
Start by scheduling a discovery call. Think of it as a mutual interview, not a sales pitch. We’ll explore your goals, assets, and financial vision. If we’re the right fit, our Concierge Team seamlessly handles setup and transfers, ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient transition from day one.
Farther advisors act in your best interest and are fiduciaries. We’ve eliminated commissions to remove conflicts and use a simple, transparent fee structure. Our growth depends directly on your success — we thrive only when your wealth does.
Our technology amplifies — not replaces — human expertise. The platform manages daily precision tasks, freeing your advisor to focus on strategy and nuance. This blend of advanced automation and human insight ensures your wealth benefits from both innovation and personal guidance.
Farther’s platform uses advanced encryption, continuous monitoring, and a proprietary vault architecture engineered for maximum data integrity. Backed by leading global tech investors like Alphabet’s CapitalG, our systems are designed and vetted to keep your wealth safe.
Farther acts as your wealth’s central hub. Our unified platform brings all your accounts together, while your dedicated advisor orchestrates your investment, tax, and estate strategies. The result is a seamless, proactive, and fully coordinated approach to managing every part of your financial life.
