Seasoned financial advisors working with married couples and partners 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.
When you and your partner face financial decisions together, like buying a home or planning for retirement, you need an advisor who understands how to balance both your goals. A common mistake is treating your finances as separate rather than intertwined, which can lead to missed opportunities or conflicts.
- Joint goal alignment. Ask how they help couples merge different priorities into a shared plan that respects both partners' needs.
- Communication facilitation. Confirm how they support open discussions about money to prevent misunderstandings and build trust.
- Complex asset handling. Inquire about their approach to managing combined assets, debts, and income streams without oversimplifying.
- Long-term partnership planning. See if they consider life changes like marriage, children, or retirement timing as part of your evolving financial strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel O
Series 63, Series 65
Sunset, SC
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Daniel Ortman brings over 30 years of experience advising married couples and partners in Michigan, with specialties including divorce financial planning and multi-generational wealth transfer. Based in Southfield, MI, he works with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering collaborative annual financial planning and asset management. His background as a founder, attorney, and executive adds depth to his approach, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual clients or smaller firms.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Mark O
Series 66
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Merrill
Mark O'Donnell specializes in advising married couples and partners in Michigan, leveraging 25 years of experience to address joint financial goals such as retirement income strategy and college savings plans. Based in Bloomfield Hills and affiliated with Merrill, he offers a comprehensive approach including tax planning and asset preservation, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his large-firm resources and deep local community involvement.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Vivienne N
Series 66
Beavercreek, OH
Westminster Financial Advisory Corp
Vivienne Noufer's 40 years of experience and focus on married couples and partners equip her to address the complexities of joint financial planning, including income and retirement strategies. Operating from Beavercreek, OH, she offers negotiable fees up to 2.5% annually and employs a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with tactical overlays, distinguishing her from others by blending seasoned expertise with a strategic, long-term perspective.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $630,085
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James K
CFP®, Series 63
Fenton, MI
Kaydan Wealth Management, Inc.
James Kruzan brings 43 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to guide married couples in Michigan through joint financial planning and complex asset management. His firm, Kaydan Wealth Management, offers discretionary investment management and retirement planning with a focus on individualized portfolio construction, and he provides flexible fee options including flat project fees and monthly subscriptions, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $654,782
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