CFP®-certified financial advisors working with parents 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're managing your family's financial future, especially with children or dependents, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges parents face. A common mistake is overlooking how education costs, childcare expenses, and estate planning fit together in your overall financial picture. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which can help you navigate these complexities.
- Education funding strategies. Ask how they balance saving for college with other financial goals, ensuring your plan adapts as your children grow.
- Estate planning insight. Confirm they consider guardianship and inheritance issues that protect your children’s future.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who integrate childcare and household expenses into your budget, not just investment returns.
- Insurance needs. Discuss how they evaluate life and disability coverage to safeguard your family’s income and well-being.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Phillip S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Farmington Hills, MI
Merrill
Phillip Serra's extensive 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities parents face in Michigan, including education funding, estate planning, and insurance needs. His role at Merrill, a large firm, and focus on affluent families, executives, and business owners, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, distinguish him by offering comprehensive wealth management and retirement income strategies tailored to established professionals and parents.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Paul F
VerifiedCFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, EA, TPCP®
Commerce Township, MI
Tamma Capital LLC
Paul Fenner is well-equipped to assist parents in Michigan with comprehensive financial planning, drawing on 14 years of experience and CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® certifications. His personal experience as a father of triplets and founder of Tamma Capital LLC offers unique insight into managing family finances. He provides wealth management services with a 1.25% AUM fee and hourly rates for tax preparation, catering to busy Gen X families seeking tailored financial guidance.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $573,401
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Rebecca C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Grand Blanc, MI
Fidelity
Rebecca Chase's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip her to address the financial complexities parents face in Michigan, including education funding and estate planning. As Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity, a large firm, she brings leadership experience and a focus on active portfolio management and philanthropy, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm backgrounds or narrower specialties.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $234,793
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