Top income planning financial advisors in Cadillac, 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.

If you're approaching retirement or managing income from multiple sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to balance your cash flow and tax needs over time. A common mistake is focusing only on short-term income without planning for how it affects your long-term financial security.

  • Pension integration. Ask how they incorporate your pension benefits into your overall income plan, especially important in areas with auto industry ties.
  • Tax-aware withdrawals. Confirm they consider tax impacts when recommending which accounts to draw from first.
  • Longevity planning. Ensure they model your income needs for a potentially long retirement, not just the next few years.
  • Social Security timing. Discuss strategies for when to claim benefits to maximize your lifetime income.

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Dustin I

Series 66

Cadillac, MI

Mission Financial Group, LLC

Dustin Insley is a financial advisor at Mission Financial Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory work, he owns Makena Farm, LLC, a farmland management enterprise in Manton, MI. Mission Financial Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a discretionary management approach, utilizing asset allocation, sector and security analysis, and a range of investment products while regularly monitoring and rebalancing portfolios.

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

Kyle H

Series 66

Cadillac, MI

Edward Jones

Kyle Hondorp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school referee for volleyball, basketball, and softball, and acts as an assigner of games for the Mecosta-Isabella-Clare Officials Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Inheritance planning General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard G

Series 63, Series 65

Cadillac, MI

OSAIC

Richard Galka Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Cadillac, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance Company. Beyond his advisory duties, he serves as an election inspector for the City of Cadillac. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across a range of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer M

Series 63

Cadillac, MI

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jennifer Mitchell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2009. Outside of advising, Mitchell serves as vice president of the Clam Lake Band, is involved with several local nonprofit boards including Love INC and the Cadillac Area Community Foundation, and owns multiple real estate investment entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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David S

Series 66

Cadillac, MI

LPL Financial

David Shively is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cadillac, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. Outside of his advisory work, he serves with the Cherry Grove Fire Department. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of advisors and supports these services with advanced operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner

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
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Kayla W

Series 63, Series 65

Madison, WI

Primerica Advisors

Kayla Wheeler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and has prior experience with Spectrum Brands and Lakeside Foods. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired

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