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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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