Top financial advisors working with parents 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.

When your parent needs help managing retirement income, healthcare costs, or estate plans, you want an advisor who understands the unique challenges families face. A common mistake is treating parental financial needs like your own, overlooking the specific timing and risks involved.

  • Pension and benefits insight. Many Detroit families have pensions tied to the auto industry; ask how the advisor navigates these alongside Social Security and Medicare.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they consider long-term care and medical expenses that can quickly deplete savings.
  • Estate and legacy focus. Look for advisors who help balance your parent's wishes with tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
  • Communication with family. Effective advisors facilitate conversations among family members to align financial goals and expectations.

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William H

CFP®

Detroit, MI

Farther

William Hullinger III is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther Finance Advisors and has previously worked at Verity Wealth Partners LLC and Planning Alternatives LTD. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as an LLC member and officer in two non-investment businesses: a real estate company and an online education venture. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

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 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at Jpmorgan Chase NA since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Tiffany Y

Series 63, Series 65

Detroit, MI

Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC

Tiffany Young is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Coppell Advisory Solutions (dba Fusion Capital Management), CoreCap Advisors, and VFG Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a lay ministry leader and parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel, where she participates in liturgical duties. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management using a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation process complemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

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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Jill G

CFP®, Series 66

Detroit, MI

The huntington Investment company

Jill Garvey is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Comerica Bank. She serves as a board member for both the Schoolcraft College Foundation and the Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation. The Huntington Investment Company offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses an open-architecture model incorporating third-party and proprietary investment strategies, delivering portfolio management through multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Brendan W

Series 65, Series 63

Detroit, MI

M Holdings Securities, INC.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Detroit, MI. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with M Holdings Securities since 2012 and with Catalyst Solutions Group, Inc. since 2015. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors, and provides ongoing client monitoring and annual reviews.

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

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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