VH WEALTH ADVISORS - Key Persons


David Van Holstyn

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Manager
David was born in Berkley, California and at the age of five, moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Post high school, he moved back west to continue his education. In 1992, David earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance from San Diego State University; this developed into a 23 year successful Wealth Management Practice. While in California, David enjoyed the underworld of scuba diving and exploring on his motorcycle. Seeking additional adventure in his life, David moved to Eagle River, Alaska to experience all of the outdoor splendor Alaska has to offer. When not in the office, David enjoys scuba diving, fishing, camping, golfing, hiking, hunting, riding his snow machine and traveling to both near and far destinations. His most remarkable trip was to Mesquite, Nevada where his life was forever altered. Dictated by above, this encounter led to his greatest gift of life, his beautiful wife Shannon. Together they delight in their home church ACF here in Eagle River and support K-Love Radio and Christian Healthcare Ministries.

Mitch Glasser

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Manager
Mitch was born in Auburn, California and raised in Riverton, Wyoming. He grew up hunting and fishing and loves the outdoors. Mitch started out in the nursing field and grew to realize he was better suited for business and numbers. He graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2000 with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. For the last 19 years he has worked for corporations such as Vanguard, TIAA-CREF, Chase, Scottrade, and TD Ameritrade. He has worked from the bottom up starting out in the phone center and advancing to Wealth Advising. Mitch has been married for 22 years to his wife Paula and they have 4 beautiful children. In 2016, after having called Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state home, they landed in Alaska. They were mesmerized by the beauty of Alaska while watching nearly every Alaskan reality show on television. Relocating to Alaska has brought so much joy and abundant blessings. In their spare time, Mitch and his family enjoy trips to the Kenai Peninsula and especially Homer.

Shannon Van Holstyn

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Manager
Shannon was born in Kalispell, Montana and was led to Alaska by her father who worked on the Alaska pipeline in the mid 1970's. When she was 16, she traded in her parka for a swimsuit and moved to sunny southern California where she... Shannon was born in Kalispell, Montana and was led to Alaska by her father who worked on the Alaska pipeline in the mid 1970's. When she was 16, she moved to sunny southern California where she completed high school and was exposed to the oceanic underworld of Scuba Diving. Shannon's life journey then took her to Portland, Oregon where she raised three amazing children which now includes seven beautiful grandchildren. During this time, she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Assisting; her career then transformed into private practice Dental Office Management. Relocating to Gig Harbor, Washington, Shannon continued her career in dental management and marketing development. Shannon then moved to the dry desert town of Mesquite, Nevada where she met David at the beautiful Casa Blanca golf course. Shannon and David are now happily married and embracing all of life's grand adventures including scuba diving, fishing, camping, hunting and traveling. Together they reside in Eagle River, Alaska.