Top family Business financial advisors in Detroit, 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 run a family business, you likely face unique challenges like succession planning and balancing family dynamics with business goals. Without an advisor familiar with these issues, you might overlook how personal relationships affect financial decisions.

  • Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who understand how to transition leadership smoothly while preserving family harmony.
  • Pension-related retirement decisions. Given Detroit's auto industry ties, confirm how they integrate pension options into your broader retirement plan.
  • Family dynamics awareness. Ask how they navigate conflicts or differing priorities among family members involved in the business.
  • Business and personal finance integration. Ensure they consider both your company's financial health and your family's personal wealth needs together.

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William H

CFP®

Detroit, MI

Farther

William Hullinger III is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works at Farther Finance Advisors and previously held roles at Verity Wealth Partners LLC and Planning Alternatives LTD. Outside of his advisory work, Hullinger is involved as an LLC member and officer in businesses related to real estate and online education. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a variety of investment vehicles, supplemented by AI tools under internal review.

Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies
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Keith D

Series 63, Series 66

Dearborn, MI

J.P. Morgan Securities

Keith Dean is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Rebecca C

Series 66

Detroit, MI

UBS Financial Services

Rebecca Calabro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Genisys Credit Union. Calabro holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick K

Series 65

Detroit, MI

Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC

Patrick Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., Rep Pro, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-founded Function Plus, a non-investment-related business. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation process with sector rotation and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in managing discretionary strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brendan W

Series 63, Series 65

Detroit, MI

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015 and with M Holdings Securities since 2012. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing platform providers and third-party sub-advisors to support comprehensive client service.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Edward B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Garden City, NY

Merrill

Edward Blatz serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals and families, focusing on estate and wealth management needs. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, he has provided personalized financial solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward's expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He collaborates closely with clients' tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive management of clients' financial and personal affairs. Edward is recognized as a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Family Business Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning
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Chase G

Series 63, Series 65

Foster City, CA

IEQ Capital, LLC

Chase Garbers is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, Garbers had a career in professional football, including time with the National Football League and the United Football League. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments 10b5-1 plan design Family Business Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Eric S

Series 66

Peoria, IL

Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC

Eric Scovill is a financial advisor at Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bedrock Digital Asset Management, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Menold Construction and Restoration. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns YouAre Launched LLC, a business consulting and syndication company. Storehouse Wealth Management serves individuals, families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services. The firm manages approximately $21 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach that incorporates both traditional and alternative asset classes.

Family Business Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katherine F

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Covenant Wealth Advisors

Katherine Fonville is a financial advisor at Covenant Wealth Advisors in Richmond, VA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been leading Fonville Wealth Management LLC since 2010. Covenant Wealth Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, endowments, and family businesses. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with primarily passive funds and third-party portfolio management to deliver comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services.

Family Business Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael E

CFA®

Tysons Corner, VA

Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC

Michael Elliott is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at CFRA Research, Avascent, Raymond James & Co., and Marriott & Co Investment Banking. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, managing approximately $701 million for around 55 clients. The firm uses customized investment policy statements, mean-variance optimization, and a core-satellite investment approach that includes both liquid public securities and alternative investments, alongside wealth-transfer and family-governance services.

Wealth management Family Business Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals
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