Top financial advisors working with parents in Ann Arbor, MI

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

When your parent needs help managing finances, healthcare costs, or long-term care decisions, you want an advisor who understands the unique challenges families face. A common mistake is working with someone who overlooks the emotional and logistical complexities involved in supporting aging parents.

  • Pension and retirement insight. Many families in this area have ties to the auto industry, so ask how the advisor handles pension-related decisions.
  • Long-term care planning. Confirm they discuss options for memory care, assisted living, and related expenses.
  • Healthcare cost management. Look for advisors who help navigate Medicare, insurance, and out-of-pocket costs.
  • Family communication. Effective advisors facilitate conversations among siblings and other relatives to align financial decisions.

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Christopher J

CFP®, Series 66

Ann Arbor, MI

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, MI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, TCF - Chemical Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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Shinaola A

CFP®, Series 65

Orange, NJ

Mission Wealth Management, LP

Shinaola Atoro is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth, Atoro held positions at Walmart and IBM. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and personalized portfolio management. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term strategies using a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, institutional mutual funds, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisors.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Cross-border / expatriate tax planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tyler W

Series 66

Ann Arbor, MI

Merrill

Tyler Webb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and was previously with Scottrade from 2016 to 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Evan B

Series 66

Ann Arbor, MI

Edward Jones

Evan Bloom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ann Arbor, MI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Plante & Moran PLLC, Hantz Tax & Business, and Doeren Mayhew & Co., P.C. before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher J

Series 65, Series 63

Ann Arbor, MI

Charles Schwab

Christopher Jacobs is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2018 and prior experience at LPL Financial, Honeywell, and Morningstar Investment Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory guidance with access to affiliated discretionary SMA products and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investment review process.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Vandana D

Series 66

Dublin, CA

Fidelity

Vandana Devi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Service Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at Fremont Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in their financial goals. Vandana holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in insurance-related financial services. Outside of her professional work, Vandana engages in activities such as cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, traveling, and writing.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Parents

Sandra C

Series 63, Series 66

Greenwood Village, CO

Merrill

Sandra Conroy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been active in the financial services industry since August 1985, providing clients with wealth management services that address both individual and complex financial needs. Her professional focus includes education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sandra’s approach centers on developing personalized strategies tailored to clients’ short- and long-term financial objectives, emphasizing the importance of understanding life priorities beyond markets and returns. Her credentials include the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, and she holds a High School Diploma/GED from Greenville Central School. Prior to her financial career, Sandra managed Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studios in Florida and Arizona and became a franchise owner and operator in Denver. She also trained as a Medic in the U.S. Army Reserves. Outside of her professional work, Sandra is married with two children and three grandchildren. Her personal interests include dancing, golfing, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Married/Couples/Partners Parents Intergenerational Families

Daniel M

Series 66

Houston, TX

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Daniel Miller is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals. He works closely with families and businesses to navigate complex areas such as family wealth management, estate and legacy planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and portfolio management. Daniel collaborates with specialists from Merrill and Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and investment insights. With over 30 years as a Houston resident, Daniel focuses on helping clients, including corporate executives, women, and non-profit organizations, meet their investment objectives through a flexible approach that adapts to changing market conditions. His professional designations include Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds an Accredited Certificate from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional role, Daniel actively contributes to the Houston community through volunteering with organizations such as BeaResource for CPS Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston, Madison Place Home Owners Association, and Wonders and Worries. He values faith and family, spending time with his wife and two children, and enjoys outdoor activities, music, reading, and traveling.

Wealth management Family Business Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Parents Women Professionals

Ben S

CFP®

Malvern, PA

Ketwich Capital LLC

Ben is the founder of Ketwich Capital LLC ("Ket-Cap") which serves the financial and investment needs of professionals and families. Ben is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. Prior to founding Ket-Cap in 2017, Ben spent a decade working on Wall Street at UBS and Neuberger Berman. As an equity analyst in 2008, he had a front-row seat to the housing bubble burst and the collapse of the global economy. This experience taught him the dangers of financial salesmanship (mortgages in this case) and the pitfall wealth can bring when there is no plan or purpose. Ben is passionate about helping others become secure, content, and generous in their wealth. Ben has facilitated financial courses including Financial Peace University, Charting Your Legacy, and the Journey of Generosity (Generous Giving). In his personal time, Ben can be found either outside with his wife and two young children or building something around the house. He is an avid reader of books related to money, history, and theology.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Intergenerational Families Parents Married/Couples/Partners
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Steven E

CFP®

East Amherst, NY

Level Financial Advisors, Inc.

Steven Elwell is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Level Financial Advisors, Inc. in East Amherst, NY. He has been with the firm since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive partner in Scott & Main LLC, a brewery and restaurant business. Level Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, and small-business retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and 401(k) advisory services. The firm utilizes a diversified asset-allocation approach and offers tax-efficient strategies such as direct indexing and technology-assisted account aggregation, along with educational resources and a quarterly newsletter for clients and peers.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

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