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First Name
Stephen

Last Name
Glover

Email
[email protected]

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Title
Affiliate Faculty of Practice

Office
SCB 3104

Phone
(616) 331-7203

Department
Marketing

Expertise

• Sales
• Financial Services Sales
• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior (Financial Products)
• Personal Finance
• Investments
• Negotiation

Biography

Dr. Steve Glover brings a multidisciplinary teaching perspective spanning marketing and finance, supported by 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. During his industry career, he served as a Vice President at Franklin Templeton Investments, where he raised over $10 billion in assets and delivered more than 2,000 professional presentations.  Prior to that he built a successful financial advisory practice and served as a staff spokesperson for a U.S. Congressman.He joined Grand Valley State University in 2021, initially teaching finance before transitioning to marketing.  His teaching emphasizes real-world application, with a strong focus on helping students transition successfully into professional careers.His research focuses on consumer behavior in financial decision-making, including both traditional investment products and emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies. He has dedicated his second career in academia to giving back through teaching, research, and consulting.

Education

• DBA, Business Administration, DePaul University (2024, with honors). Dissertation: “Political Ideology and Consumer Behavior of Independent Voters.” MBA, Grand Valley State University (2012).
• BA, Business Administration, Michigan State University (1995).
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) (2015–2021).

Teaching Areas

Marketing:

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Management
• Multinational Marketing
• Professional Sales

Finance:

• Personal Finance
• Financial Planning
• Investments
• Risk Management and Insurance

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