CFP®-certified, social Security optimization financial advisors in Kentwood, 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 approaching Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of claiming strategies. A common mistake is claiming too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in retirement planning, including Social Security rules.
- Pension integration. Ask how they factor in your pension from the auto industry, since it affects your Social Security benefits.
- Claim timing strategies. Confirm they evaluate the best age to start benefits based on your full financial picture, not just your current needs.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Make sure they consider options that maximize household income, including benefits for spouses and survivors.
- Coordination with retirement income. Check how they align Social Security claiming with other income sources to optimize taxes and cash flow.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Ameriprise
Robert Mosson specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement in the Kentwood area. With 44 years of experience and a CFP® certification, he works at Ameriprise, a large firm known for its research-driven, tax-efficient retirement planning and a modest 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive backgrounds.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Wyatt B
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Grand Rapids, MI
Empower Advisory Group
Wyatt Boss specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, supported by his CFP® certification and two years of experience at Empower Advisory Group in Grand Rapids, MI. His firm offers flat-fee and monthly subscription options, focusing on employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA clients, which may provide a structured approach to integrating Social Security benefits with other retirement income sources.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Lindsey C
CFP®, Series 63
Grandville, MI
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner
Lindsey Chrystan's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate Social Security optimization effectively, including retirement income strategy and cash flow management. Affiliated with a large firm offering flat-fee options and an open-architecture platform, she serves established professionals and brings a seasoned perspective compared to other advisors in the Kentwood area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $410,135
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David H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
NPF Investment Advisors
David Hodge offers expertise in Social Security optimization combined with charitable giving and equity recipient strategies, supported by 16 years of experience and CFP® and CFA® credentials. Operating from Grand Rapids, MI, he works at NPF Investment Advisors, a fee-only firm managing $2.5 billion, with a 0.90% AUM fee and hourly planning rates, serving high-net-worth clients independently.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,530,513
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