G. Patrick Bykerk

Patrick has been a financial advisor since 1995 and a branch manager since 2006. He also serves as a Registered Principal for RJFS and is Founder of 56^th Street Wealth Strategies. He specializes in guiding clients through the accumulation phase and providing investment strategies that seek to preserve wealth and create efficient retirement income streams. Patrick is known for his ability to listen attentively and align the right services, products, and investment strategies to help clients make informed financial decisions. His expertise spans portfolio management, retirement and income planning, and charitable giving. Patrick considers himself to be not only a financial planner, but a professional who strives to make his clients' dreams come true.

In recognition of his service and commitment, Patrick was named to the 2025 Shook Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list — an honor that highlights his dedication to excellence and client success.

Patrick has been a council member of Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) every year since 2008, including six years on the RJFS Chairman’s Council.

Deeply committed to his community, Patrick currently serves as Chairman of the Grandville Calvin Christian Schools Foundation Board and is a Board Member of Daffodil Ministries, which provides affordable housing solutions for individuals escaping domestic abuse. He has also served as an elder and past chairman of his church consistory and volunteered as a coach for his children’s various sports teams.

Patrick earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University and continues to attend financial education workshops and classes to stay at the forefront of the industry, ensuring he delivers a high level of value to his clients.

There is no assurance any investment strategy will be successful. Investing involves risk and investors may incur a profit or a loss.

The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2025 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024 and was released on 4/8/2025. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 48,944 nominations, roughly 9,722 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-statewealth-advisors/ for more info.

The 2025 Leaders Council membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisors future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating.