About | Staff Biographical Profiles

The staff of First Financial Advisors consists of professionals who are dedicated to providing leading, customized solutions. Our team-based approach helps insure that you receive the best advice from the best experts, using a process that is integrated and seamless. Below are the biographical profiles of our partners and staff.

Timothy C. Erickson - Founding Partner, President and Portfolio Manager. BA Degree from North Park University, Chicago, IL, 1967; MBA Degree from Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1971; CFP Degree from the College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO, 1985. Certified Financial Planner since 1985. Tim founded First Financial Advisors in 1988 and currently oversees management and asset allocation of our investment portfolios.

Anthony G. Tidswell - Partner, Treasurer and Investment Advisor. BBA Degree from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 1986. Certified Public Accountant since 1989. Tony joined First Financial Advisors in 1999 after working as an independent CPA and, prior to that, as a Corporate Controller. Tony advises on the management of our tax-sensitive portfolios and offers tax-related counsel on financial planning and asset management issues.

Eric M. Lans - Partner and Financial Planner. BA Degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1992; MBA Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2000. Eric joined First Financial Advisors in 2001. He draws on a strong background in economics, finance and business consulting to oversee First Financial Advisors' institutional investment services. Eric also works extensively on financial planning for individual clients.

Frederick H. Colvin - Partner and Director of Client Relationships. BBA Degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 1966; MBA Degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 1977. Fred joined First Financial Advisors in 1995. His primary areas of responsibility include client relationship development and oversight of exceptional service standards.

Cathleen Dephouse - Office Administrator. Cathy joined First Financial Advisors in 1988. She currently manages our office operations and is the primary client liaison for administrative activities related to client accounts. Cathy oversees record keeping, account administration, and client tracking.

Patricia Wiseman - Data Administrator. Pat joined First Financial Advisors in 1988. She currently oversees data administration and the production of client statements and performance reports. She also administers client Web access, which provides daily account balance updates via a secured site.

Cheryl Wahr - Accounting Administrator. Cheryl joined First Financial Advisors in 1999 and currently maintains our accounting and financial records. Cheryl assists with the preparation of tax returns for A.G. Tidswell, CPA and oversees bookkeeping and accounting for many of our clients.