Flat-fee, private / alternative investments 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're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. A common mistake is underestimating the complexity and risks involved, which can lead to unexpected losses or liquidity issues. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Risk assessment expertise. Confirm how they evaluate the unique risks of private deals, including illiquidity and valuation challenges.
- Pension integration. In Detroit, many clients have pensions; ask how they coordinate alternative investments with your pension income.
- Fee transparency. Flat fees mean predictable costs, but clarify what services are included to avoid surprises.
- Due diligence process. Private investments require thorough vetting; ask about their approach to researching and monitoring these opportunities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher B
CFP®, Series 65
Detroit, MI
Plante Moran financial advisors
Christopher Barnas specializes in private and alternative investments with 11 years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Detroit, offering flat-fee options for nonrecurring services. His firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and client involvement in discretionary decisions, differentiating him with a focus on transparent, collaborative management and expertise in options, derivatives, and concentrated stock strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $6,699,075
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Alan C
CFP®, Series 66
Detroit, MI
Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC
Alan Crouse specializes in private and alternative investments with 16 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning tailored to complex needs in Detroit. His background includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Transamerica, and he integrates retirement income strategies and pension coordination, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach and CFP® certification.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $350,809
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David S
Series 65
Dearborn, MI
Salehi Wealth Management, LLC
David Salehi specializes in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure that includes financial planning when combined with wealth management, making costs predictable. Located near Detroit in Dearborn, his firm blends passive and active funds with individual securities and uses multiple analytical approaches, serving both individuals and high-net-worth clients with portfolio supervision and written plans.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $300,227
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Sam H
CFP®, Series 66
Lathrup Village, MI
SGH Wealth Management
Sam Huszczo offers expertise in private and alternative investments with 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving high-net-worth clients in the Detroit area. His firm, SGH Wealth Management, uses proprietary asset allocation strategies and provides flat-fee financial planning with negotiable fixed fees, differentiating him through a comprehensive approach to risk and pension integration.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,317,332
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Brandon H
Series 65
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Cyndeo Wealth Partners
Brandon Hess specializes in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure, making costs predictable for clients in the Detroit area. His background as an attorney and experience with business ownership considerations provide a unique perspective, while his firm manages $2.58 billion and offers customized strategies including alternatives and digital assets, distinguishing him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,542,237
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