Rafael Pastrano-Espinoza

Associate Wealth Manager Advisor

Rafael Pastrano-Espinoza
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111 Lyon Street Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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About Rafael

Serving the Grand Rapids area, Rafaell provides the personalized investment guidance you need to help make your financial goals a reality. Using a personalized, one-on-one approach, Rafael works closely with you to develop an investment plan that works for your unique objectives.

Professional Experience

Rafael Pastrano-Espinoza is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor with Fifth Third Private Bank. He partners with senior Wealth Management Advisors and a team of specialists to support client relationships and deliver tailored wealth management solutions that help clients achieve their financial goals.

Prior to joining Fifth Third Private Bank, Rafael spent nearly four years with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, serving as both a Relationship Banker and a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor. His experience in banking, investments, and wealth management provides a strong foundation for helping clients navigate complex financial needs while delivering a high-quality Private Bank experience.

Education

Rafael earned an Associate of Arts with MACRAO from Grand Rapids Community College in 2014 and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) designation through the College for Financial Planning in 2025. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies at Purdue University Global, with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026.

About Fifth Third Private Bank

With over 100 years of wealth planning experience, Fifth Third Private Bank delivers access to sophisticated investment solutions and challenges you to achieve the outcomes you desire. Our approach starts by understanding that each client is unique. Using a dedicated team approach, Fifth Third Private Bank collaborates to build plans centered around each individual and family. And because we have found many successful people may leave aspects of their plan unaddressed, our work doesn’t stop there. We continue to help you focus and manage your wealth as our relationship with you progresses.

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