CFP®-certified, passive / index investing 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 want to grow your savings steadily without trying to beat the market, a passive or index investing approach can fit your goals well. The biggest mistake is picking funds or strategies without understanding how fees and tracking errors chip away at your returns over time. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate passive investing into your broader financial picture.
- Fee transparency. Ask how they explain the total costs of index funds and ETFs, including expense ratios and any advisory fees.
- Portfolio construction. Confirm they build diversified portfolios aligned with your risk tolerance, not just a handful of popular indexes.
- Rebalancing discipline. Find out how often they adjust your holdings to maintain your target asset allocation without unnecessary trading.
- Tax efficiency. Check if they use strategies like tax-loss harvesting to reduce your tax bill while sticking to passive principles.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Southfield, MI
Hantz financial Services, Inc.
Richard Chadwick II is well-suited for clients seeking CFP®-certified financial advisors in Michigan who specialize in passive and index investing, offering 27 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. His firm, Hantz Financial Services, Inc., is a large firm providing flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, utilizing model-driven ETF strategies and comprehensive financial planning services, which distinguishes him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service offerings.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $420,083
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Christopher B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Diversified Portfolios, Inc.
Christopher Brittingham's CFP® certification and focus on passive and index investing make him well-suited for clients seeking steady growth through diversified, low-cost portfolios in Michigan. At Diversified Portfolios, Inc., he supports a team managing $1.66 billion with an emphasis on long-term asset allocation and cost-conscious strategies, charging a 1.25% AUM fee, which may appeal to those valuing both passive investing and selective active fixed-income exposure.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,812,461
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Joseph H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Livonia, MI
Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.
Joseph Henderson's CFP® certification and 19 years of experience equip him to integrate passive and index investing into comprehensive financial plans for clients in Michigan. His firm, Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and offers a team-based portfolio construction process with a clear, negotiable flat-fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors with standard AUM fees or narrower client focuses.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $2,916,723
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William H
CFP®
Detroit, MI
Farther
William Hullinger III is a CFP® professional in Detroit specializing in passive and index investing, with nine years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and options strategies. His firm, Farther, uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with algorithmic model portfolios, offering flat-fee and negotiable hourly pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and technology-driven advisory services in Michigan.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $972,193
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Todd B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Grand Rapids, MI
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Todd Brandstadt's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate passive and index investing into comprehensive financial plans for Michigan clients. Operating within Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, a large firm with $15.7 billion in assets and 436 advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, distinguishing him from others with his broad expertise and firm resources.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $553,528
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