Carla Taylor Adams

Advisor at Nectarine — Lake Orion, MI

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Credentials

CFP®

Experience

15 years

Location

Lake Orion, MI

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Nectarine

Team

Total advisors

17

Across 17 offices

Clients per advisor

189 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$0 Very Low

HNW client ratio

19% Low

About

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor.

Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM).

Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

Client services

Based on Nectarine

Financial planning Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Nectarine

General retirement planning Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Debt management

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Married/Couples/Partners Single Women Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

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AUM

1% and under

Location

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Lake Orion, MI

Lake Orion MI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

15 years of industry experience

Nectarine

2024 - Present • 2 years

Lake Orion, MI

Ametrine Wealth Management LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Lake Orion, MI

Diversified Portfolios, Inc

2018 - 2023 • 5 years

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Blue Prairie Group

2013 - 2018 • 5 years

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

2008 - 2011 • 3 years

Chicago, IL

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Business activities & affiliations

Kimberly H

CFP®, CRPC®

Troy, MI

Innermost Wealth Management, LLC

I founded Innermost™ Wealth Management to create a more personal, thoughtful approach to financial planning and wealth management. My background in both finance and psychology shaped my belief that money is not just about numbers. It is deeply personal and connected to your values, goals, and life experiences. I work with professionals who want to grow and simplify their wealth, with a special focus on women navigating career growth, equity compensation, and major life transitions such as divorce. Many of my clients are balancing busy lives and complex financial decisions, and they value having a long-term financial partner who truly understands their needs. My firm is centered on ongoing wealth management through investment advisory relationships. Clients work with me for comprehensive financial planning and investment management that evolves with them over time. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Candidate, I provide technical expertise and strategic guidance, while also recognizing the emotional side of financial decisions. My approach is compassionate, judgment-free, and designed to reduce stress while helping you feel more confident in your choices. I operate a fully virtual firm, working with clients across the country who appreciate flexibility and convenience. My goal is to simplify your financial life, provide clear advice, and help you align your wealth with what matters most to you. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, photography, cooking, and spending quality time with my Beagle, Gracie.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Startup equity planning Divorce financial planning Women Professionals Life coaching / goal alignment Established Professionals Approaching retirement Dual Income Family

Sara F

CFP®, Series 65

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General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General tax planning Wealth management Military & Veterans Minorities LGBTQIA Values-based investing Women's Finance Behavioral coaching / decision support
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Kevin R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Rochester Hills, MI

Predmore Advisors LLC

Kevin Radell is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal at Predmore Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fine art sales through Predmore Fine Art LLC and provides business consulting via Predmore Holdings Inc. Predmore Advisors LLC primarily manages pooled vehicles and institutional assets while also serving individual clients. The firm offers investment advisory services including retirement strategy analysis, cash-flow budgeting, diversification and insurance recommendations, and tax and estate planning, generally on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management General tax planning General estate planning guidance
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Philip M

Series 65

Lake Orion, MI

PDM Investment Services, LLC

Philip Michalek is the sole advisor at PDM Investment Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Lake Orion, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Michalek has led PDM Investment Services since 2005. PDM Investment Services advises individual investors, including some high-net-worth households, providing portfolio analysis, discretionary management, and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of strategic adaptive and tactical equity allocation, using proprietary rating models and a long-term market indicator to guide investment decisions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Income planning
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Brandon M

Series 65

Shelby Township, MI

FUTR Wealth Management LLC

Brandon Mc Lane is a financial advisor at FUTR Wealth Management LLC in Shelby Township, MI, holding a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience and previously held a sales manager position at SeamlessAI. FUTR Wealth Management is an independent SEC-registered advisory firm that offers financial planning and portfolio management across a broad range of instruments, employing multiple analytic methods and a diverse investment strategy that includes alternative and illiquid assets. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals and business entities but reported no assets under management or client accounts as of December 2025.

Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin B

Series 66

Bloomfield Hills, MI

KB Wealth Management, LLC

Kevin Barry is a financial advisor at KB Wealth Management, LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for 10 years before founding KB Wealth Management in 2019. KB Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset allocation, fundamental analysis, and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios and offers retirement plan consulting and ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services uncommon among firms of its size.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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