CFP®-certified financial advisors in Hillsdale, 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 have pension benefits from the auto industry or similar, you need an advisor who understands how these pensions affect your overall retirement plan. A common mistake is treating pensions like regular savings, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax consequences. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement and tax strategies.

  • Pension integration. Ask how they incorporate your pension into your broader retirement income plan, not just as a fixed monthly check.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how pension income affects your tax bracket and Social Security benefits.
  • Retirement timing advice. See if they help you decide when to start pension payments to maximize your lifetime income.
  • Coordination with other assets. Check how they balance pension income with withdrawals from savings and investments for cash flow and tax efficiency.

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Kimmy M

Series 63, Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Kimmy Morris is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Hillsdale, MI. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Morris has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2006. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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David H

Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

OSAIC

David Hunter is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Cornerstone Advisors, and Hillsdale College. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with tax services at Cornerstone Tax Services, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

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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John B

Series 63, Series 65

Hillsdale, MI

Equitable Advisors

John Blanchard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hillsdale, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and has experience spanning over two decades at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is a civic volunteer with the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and employing third-party asset managers and diverse investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, while providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

Samuel W

ChFC®, Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

Edward Jones

Samuel Waldvogel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hillsdale, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. He has served on the Board of Trustees and the finance committee for the Hospice of Hillsdale County and is a member of the Economic Development Corporation board in Hillsdale. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner
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Huey H

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Hillsdale, MI

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Huey Heise is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Regulus Financial Group, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors. He is also involved in insurance and benefits through a separate business activity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary and third-party strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

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

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement

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