Large-firm, income planning 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.
If you're approaching retirement or managing income from a pension, Social Security, or investments, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to balance these sources effectively. A common mistake is treating income planning as a simple budgeting exercise rather than a dynamic strategy that adapts to changing tax rules and market conditions. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams, which can benefit complex income scenarios.
- Pension integration. Confirm how they incorporate your pension benefits into your overall income plan, especially given Michigan's auto industry ties.
- Tax-aware withdrawals. Ask how they sequence withdrawals to minimize taxes and avoid unexpected tax brackets.
- Longevity planning. Ensure they consider how to sustain your income through retirement, accounting for lifespan uncertainties.
- Coordination with benefits. Check how they factor in Social Security and Medicare impacts on your income streams.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandi H
Series 66
Grand Blanc, MI
Ameriprise
Brandi Harris specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited for managing income from pensions, Social Security, and investments in Michigan. Working with Ameriprise, a large firm, she leverages comprehensive research, tax-efficiency analysis, and a centralized consulting team to provide tailored, written recommendations, distinguishing her approach with a focus on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security optimization for clients approaching retirement.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Michelle R
Series 66
Ann Arbor, MI
SPC
Michelle Richmond specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited to help clients in Michigan manage income from pensions, Social Security, and investments. With 17 years of experience at SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee financial planning and ongoing consulting capped at $600 per month, providing accessible services compared to other advisors with negotiable AUM fees.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Kimberly M
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Muskegon, MI
Merrill
Kimberly Martin specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited to help clients in Michigan manage income from pensions, Social Security, and investments. With 36 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, she offers a comprehensive approach including corporate benefits and executive services, supported by multiple professional designations and a focus on mid-career professionals and high earners.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James S
Series 63, Series 65
Grosse Pointe, MI
STIFEL
James Standish specializes in income planning within a large-firm setting, making him well-equipped to manage complex income strategies for clients in Michigan. With 39 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he leverages Stifel's proprietary investment methodology and broad client services, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with access to institutional resources and a diverse client base.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $773,556
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Devin M
Series 63, Series 65
Wixom, MI
Primerica Advisors
Devin Muylle specializes in income planning within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, which can enhance income strategies for retirees in Michigan. With four years of experience and a 1.74% wrap-fee structure at Primerica Advisors, he provides discretionary asset management through model-delivery and separately managed accounts, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or less focus on sustainable investing.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $228,117
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