CFP®-certified financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) 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.
If you're earning a high income but haven't yet built significant wealth, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of balancing current expenses with future financial goals. A common mistake is focusing only on investment growth without addressing cash flow and tax strategies that fit your income stage. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them navigate complex situations like yours.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who help you budget and prioritize saving while managing lifestyle inflation.
- Tax-efficient planning. Ask how they optimize your tax situation given your income level and potential pension benefits.
- Pension integration. Michigan's auto industry presence means pension decisions can be complex; confirm they consider this in your retirement plan.
- Long-term wealth building. Ensure they balance immediate financial needs with strategies to grow your net worth over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jensen P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Holland, MI
Cetera
Jensen Postema is well-suited for high earners in Michigan who are balancing current expenses with long-term wealth building, offering expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans tailored for business owners. His CFP® certification, seven years of experience, and affiliation with Cetera—a large firm providing diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services—distinguish him by combining personalized flat-fee planning with access to broad institutional resources.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Mark S
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Bloomfield Hills, MI
RBC Capital Markets
Mark Steinberg's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by high earners in Michigan, including tax-efficient planning and pension integration. Affiliated with RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering diverse advisory programs, he provides flat-fee options and specializes in wealth management and concentrated stock management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment growth.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Jeremy S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Midland, MI
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Jeremy Shafer is a CFP®-certified advisor in Midland, MI, specializing in high earners not yet rich, with expertise in active portfolio management and retirement plans for business owners. He offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm that blends passive and active investment strategies. His background includes a decade at Huntington Private Bank, providing a strong foundation for complex financial planning.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Victor D
CFP®, Series 66
Southfield, MI
Merrill
Victor Doherty V is well-suited for high earners in Michigan who are balancing current expenses with long-term wealth building, leveraging his CFP® certification and 8 years of experience in wealth management. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee structure and serves diverse clients including business owners and medical professionals, providing access to extensive investment and banking resources that differentiate him from other advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Steven G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Macomb, MI
Savvy
Steven Grogan is well-suited for high earners in Michigan who are balancing current expenses with long-term wealth building, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and concentrated stock management. His firm, Savvy, provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services with a blend of index-based and ESG-focused strategies, charging negotiable fees typically between 0.30% and 1.9%, and flat fees for planning, which may appeal to clients seeking flexible fee structures and personalized planning.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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