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Kurt Arvidson
Partner- Portfolio Manager at Norris Perne & French Llp/mi
About
Kurt Arvidson is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at NPF Investment Advisors, formerly Norris Perne & French LLP, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With over 35 years of investment industry experience, he oversees portfolio management and leads the firm's investment strategy, focusing on serving individuals, families, businesses, and endowments. His core responsibilities include managing multi-asset class portfolios and ensuring disciplined, client-centered investment processes.
Arvidson specializes in strategic asset allocation across public equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with a particular emphasis on wealth preservation and growth. He is known for tailoring investment solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, leveraging both active management and long-term planning principles. Under his leadership, NPF Investment Advisors has been recognized for its commitment to fiduciary standards and personalized service.
He holds a CFA charter and earned his MBA in Marketing and Finance from Michigan State University, along with a BA in Business Administration from Hope College. Arvidson's notable achievements include guiding NPF through a major rebranding, expanding client offerings, and helping the firm earn a place on the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers list.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPF Investment Advisors | Partner- Portfolio Manager | Aug 2000 to Present | Investment Advise is by definition, our role. We construct customized investment portfolios with a bias toward the use of individual stocks and bonds. |
| NORRIS PERNE & FRENCH LLP | Partner, Chief Investment Officer | Aug 2000 to Present | — |
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management
Marketing, Finance
1990 — 1992
Hope College
Bus. Admin., Business Administration and Management, General
1984 — 1988
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
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| Partner | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Grand Rapids, MI , United States |
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