Marcy Crites is the Chief Financial Officer for M.S. Howells & Co. 

Prior to joining M.S. Howells & Co. in 2014, Marcy spent ten years in foreign currency and derivatives markets.  She managed an accounting team at Global Forex Trading in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently, Marcy heads the finance department where her responsibilities include financial reporting, human resources, commissions, and advisory fees.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master’s in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. Marcy holds a FINRA Series 27 Finance and Operations Principal (FINOP) license.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA®): The CMA® designation is granted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The CMA® is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires individuals to hold this designation. To earn the CMA®, candidates must meet education and professional experience requirements and pass a two-part examination covering financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics. To maintain the designation, certificants must complete continuing professional education requirements and maintain active IMA membership. For more information, visit www.imanet.org.