CHRISTINE ZAHM
Meet Christine Zahm - Christine Zahm serves as Vice President and Private Banker within ChoiceOne Bank’s Wealth Management Group and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation.
She works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing personalized banking and wealth solutions that support their broader financial goals. Much of her work focuses on helping business owners think strategically about the future of their company while aligning their personal and financial planning.
Christine partners with clients to coordinate deposit, lending, investment, and trust services while collaborating with ChoiceOne’s team of wealth professionals to simplify complex financial matters.
With more than twenty years of experience in community and regional banking, Christine has built a reputation as a trusted advisor known for her relationship-driven approach and commitment to exceptional client service.
As a CEPA®, she collaborates with business owners and their advisory teams to align business, personal, and financial priorities while preparing for future transitions and long-term success.
Outside of work, Christine is actively engaged in the West Michigan community. She supports Coopersville Area Public Schools, Hand2Hand Ministries, and Sparta Community Works and is the founder of Elevate Her Collective, an initiative focused on connecting and supporting women in leadership and business.
Christine and her husband, Brian, reside in West Michigan with their three children and two dogs.
Meet Christine Zahm
Christine Zahm is a Vice President and Private Banker within ChoiceOne Bank’s Wealth Management Group and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation.
Christine specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing integrated banking and wealth solutions that support long-term financial and personal goals. Her work is deeply focused on helping business owners think strategically about the future of their companies, aligning business value, personal planning, and financial outcomes.
In her role, Christine coordinates deposit, lending, investment, and trust strategies, partnering closely with ChoiceOne’s wealth management team and clients' external advisors to simplify complex financial matters and create cohesive, forward-looking plans.
With more than twenty years of experience in community and regional banking, Christine is known as a trusted, relationship-driven advisor with a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, personalized client service.
As a CEPA®, she collaborates with business owners and their advisory teams to align business, personal, and financial priorities, helping clients prepare for successful transitions, liquidity events, and long-term legacy planning.
Outside of her professional work, Christine is actively engaged in the West Michigan community. She serves as an Ambassador for the Grand Rapids Chamber and supports organizations including Coopersville Area Public Schools, Hand2Hand Ministries, and Sparta Community Works. She is also the founder of Elevate Her Collective, an initiative focused on connecting and supporting women in leadership and business.
Christine and her husband, Brian, reside in West Michigan with their three children and two dogs.
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Christine partners with clients to coordinate deposit, lending, investment, and trust services while collaborating with ChoiceOne’s team of wealth professionals to simplify complex financial matters.
With more than twenty years of experience in community and regional banking, Christine has built a reputation as a trusted advisor known for her relationship-driven approach and commitment to exceptional client service.
As a CEPA®, she collaborates with business owners and their advisory teams to align business, personal, and financial priorities while preparing for future transitions and long-term success.
Outside of work, Christine is actively engaged in the West Michigan community. She supports Coopersville Area Public Schools, Hand2Hand Ministries, and Sparta Community Works and is the founder of Elevate Her Collective, an initiative focused on connecting and supporting women in leadership and business.
Christine and her husband, Brian, reside in West Michigan with their three children and two dogs.
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Christine Zahm is a Vice President and Private Banker within ChoiceOne Bank’s Wealth Management Group and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation.
Christine specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing integrated banking and wealth solutions that support long-term financial and personal goals. Her work is deeply focused on helping business owners think strategically about the future of their companies, aligning business value, personal planning, and financial outcomes.
In her role, Christine coordinates deposit, lending, investment, and trust strategies, partnering closely with ChoiceOne’s wealth management team and clients' external advisors to simplify complex financial matters and create cohesive, forward-looking plans.
With more than twenty years of experience in community and regional banking, Christine is known as a trusted, relationship-driven advisor with a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, personalized client service.
As a CEPA®, she collaborates with business owners and their advisory teams to align business, personal, and financial priorities, helping clients prepare for successful transitions, liquidity events, and long-term legacy planning.
Outside of her professional work, Christine is actively engaged in the West Michigan community. She serves as an Ambassador for the Grand Rapids Chamber and supports organizations including Coopersville Area Public Schools, Hand2Hand Ministries, and Sparta Community Works. She is also the founder of Elevate Her Collective, an initiative focused on connecting and supporting women in leadership and business.
Christine and her husband, Brian, reside in West Michigan with their three children and two dogs.
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- Website:
https://www.choiceone.bank/Wealth/Private-Bank - Phone: +16169022738
- City: Sparta
- State: Michigan
- Postal Code: 49345
- Country: United States
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- Company Name: ChoiceOne Bank
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