Flat-fee, charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Michigan
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.
You might be considering charitable giving if you want to support causes important to you while managing your tax impact effectively. Without careful planning, your donations might not maximize benefits for your heirs or your favorite charities. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Gift timing strategy. Ask how they plan the schedule of your donations to balance tax benefits and your cash flow needs.
- Pension and retirement integration. Confirm how they coordinate giving plans with your pension or retirement income, especially relevant in Michigan's auto industry context.
- Charity selection insight. Look for advisors who help evaluate charities’ effectiveness and alignment with your values, not just tax deductions.
- Legacy planning. Check if they incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan to support your goals beyond your lifetime.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Michigan seeking clear cost expectations for their giving plans. With 28 years of experience, CFP® certification, and expertise in estate and tax planning, he offers integrated strategies that consider legacy and tax impacts. His firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and risk management, differentiating him through a comprehensive approach that includes discretionary investment management and fiduciary services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Alexander B
Series 63, Series 66
Jackson, MI
Cetera
Alexander Butterfield specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy with 38 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting in Michigan. His affiliation with Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth and retirement-plan clients, provides access to a broad range of portfolio management solutions, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or different fee structures.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Nicholas D
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Farmington Hills, MI
Center for Financial Planning Inc
Nicholas Defenthaler specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, offering flat-fee financial planning that ranges from $2,500 to $4,000, which suits clients seeking predictable costs in Michigan. With 12 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Center for Financial Planning Inc, a firm that serves high-asset clients and integrates comprehensive retirement and wealth management strategies, differentiating him through a team-based, diversified investment approach.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,314,674
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Daniel S
Series 63, Series 65
Bingham Farms, MI
Octo Capital, LLC
Daniel Shub specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Michigan seeking predictable costs for their giving strategies. With 12 years of experience and leadership at Octo Capital, he offers long-term investment management based on Modern Portfolio Theory, serving high-net-worth executives and integrating tax and retirement income planning into his advisory services.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,220,791
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Matthew M
Series 63, Series 66
Troy, MI
OSAIC
Matthew Moceri specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy with 14 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning through a large firm in Troy, Michigan. His approach integrates wealth management, retirement income strategy, and legacy planning, leveraging Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources to support complex multigenerational wealth plans, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on charitable giving.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $398,336
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