Flat-fee 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. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprise fees.

  • Pension integration. Confirm how they incorporate your pension into your broader retirement income strategy, not just your investment portfolio.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle pension income taxes and coordinate with other income sources to minimize your tax burden.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Find out their approach to drawing down pensions versus other accounts to optimize your cash flow and tax efficiency.
  • Fee clarity. Ensure their flat fee covers all services related to pension planning, so you avoid unexpected charges later.

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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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm employs a delivery model that integrates LPL-sponsored and other third-party advisory programs, managing significant assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Samuel W

ChFC®, Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

Edward Jones

Samuel Waldvogel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hillsdale, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing six years of industry experience. He has served on the Board of Trustees and the finance committee for the Hospice of Hillsdale County, as well as on the Economic Development Corporation board in Hillsdale. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of wealth levels, offering various advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Business ownership considerations 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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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

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