I am a CFP® professional and the founder of BRJ Wealth Management. I specialize in helping busy individuals and families build, manage, and preserve wealth through tax efficient wealth planning and investment management strategies. With over a decade of experience, I have developed and refined a process designed to help people achieve financial freedom so they can enjoy what matters most. Before founding BRJ Wealth Management in 2022, I helped start what became a top 5% producing advisory practice at LPL Financial among over 19,000 financial advisors nationwide. I was responsible for creating holistic strategies to meet the goals of over 200 individuals and families. I also led the investment management team where we oversaw $160 million assets under management of client portfolios. Outside of crafting financial plans, my greatest joy comes from spending time with my wonderful family. My wife, Kelli, is a dedicated elementary school teacher right here in Brighton. We've been happily married since 2016 and are kept wonderfully busy by our two daughters, Kaia (3.5) and Brecklyn (1.5). Their adorable "frenemy" dynamic provides endless entertainment! After a decade away, we're thrilled to be back in Michigan and have settled into our new home in Brighton. We're actively unpacking and eagerly reconnecting with family and friends, excited to become an integral part of the Brighton community. When I have a moment to myself, I love being outdoors – whether it's exploring local parks with the girls, playing sports, or enjoying time on the water. Even in the Michigan winters, I continue my lifelong passion for ice hockey, playing weekly in a league. You can schedule a complimentary introduction call at https://calendly.com/brjwealth/initial-strategy-call

William Wagner III is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designated advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016 and is also involved with Priestap Financial, where he serves as an associate focusing on day-to-day operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Matthew Creme is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Howell, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Securities and Bank of Ann Arbor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Timothy Compton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Brighton, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Compton has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2016, including a prior role at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans from 2007 to 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”