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James David Wink

Advisor at Summit Financial Working with People You Trust — Sterling Heights, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Sterling Heights, MI 48313

About

James Wink is a financial advisor with Summit Financial Working with People You Trust in Sterling Heights, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Gradient Securities, LLC and various Summit-affiliated entities, with involvement in tax services, insurance sales, and investment advisory. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Anchor Bay Community Foundation’s Kaarto Christian School Fund Scholarships, where he processes and evaluates scholarship applications. Summit Financial serves individual clients, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance products. The firm employs model portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive, and emphasizes principal preservation for retirees.

Client services

Based on Summit Financial Working with People You Trust

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Summit Financial Working with People You Trust

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Based on Summit Financial Working with People You Trust

Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Summit Financial Working with People You Trust

Approaching retirement Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

up to $5,000 for financial planning

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% annually Over $1,000,000+: 1.00% annually

Project-based

$300 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $500,000

Location

Sterling Heights, MI

43409 Schoenherr Road

Sterling Heights MI 48313

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Summit Tax Services LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Sterling Heights, MI

Summit Insurance Services, LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Sterling Heights, MI

Summit Tax Services LLC

2017 - 2023 • 6 years

Sterling Heights, MI

Gradient Securities, LLC

2014 - Present • 12 years

Arden Hills, MN

Summit Financial Consulting LLC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Sterling Heights, MI

James D. Wink, Inc.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Sterling Heights, MI

James Wink, Sole Proprietor

2004 - Present • 22 years

Sterling Heights, MI

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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
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Amanda N

Series 63, Series 65

Sterling Heights, MI

LPL Financial

Amanda Nowinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Christian Financial Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP over the past decade. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary and performs financial institution duties at Christian Financial Credit Union. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Peter M

Series 65

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Sound Financial Planning LLC

Peter Mc Caffrey is a financial advisor at Sound Financial Planning LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, he has been a professional cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2012. Sound Financial Planning LLC provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified, passive investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning without managing client assets or exercising investment discretion.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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Douglas N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Clinton Twp, MI

Our Investment Guy

Douglas Newport is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Our Investment Guy, an independent wealth management firm he established in 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Fifth Third Securities. Our Investment Guy provides wealth management and investment services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies based on individualized policies and offers ongoing retirement plan consulting with a focus on advising plan sponsors and fiduciaries under ERISA.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy
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David U

Series 66

Berkley, MI

Underhill Investments, LLC

David Underhill is the sole advisor at Underhill Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Berkley, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of experience in investment advisory services. In addition to his financial advisory work, Mr. Underhill is a licensed attorney providing estate planning services and a licensed insurance agent offering fixed annuities, life, and long-term care insurance. Underhill Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and co-advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating long- and short-term positions and option strategies tailored to each client’s Investment Policy Statement.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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