Top advisors focused on real estate professional 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 earn most of your income from real estate activities, you need an advisor who understands the unique tax rules and income reporting requirements that apply to real estate professionals. Without this expertise, you risk misclassifying income or missing out on deductions that could lower your tax bill.

  • Real estate tax nuances. Confirm they know how to apply the IRS criteria for real estate professional status and how it affects your passive activity losses.
  • Income and expense tracking. Ask how they help you organize and document your rental income and expenses to support your tax position.
  • Depreciation strategies. Inquire about their approach to maximizing depreciation benefits while planning for eventual recapture taxes.
  • Entity structuring. Discuss how they evaluate different ownership structures to optimize liability protection and tax efficiency.

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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2023. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and has experience outside finance with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Terrence M

Series 63

Bergland, MI

LPL Financial

Terrence Majerko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Majerko Investment Management LLC. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory services with non-advisory product offerings.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael G

Series 63, Series 66

Grand Blanc, MI

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Gudith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Austin Z

Series 65

Spokane, WA

Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc.

Austin Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. in Spokane, WA. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Quantum, he worked in education for eight years at Central Washington University and local high and middle schools. Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm that offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individuals, small businesses, and various institutional clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining active and passive funds in globally diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances.

Real Estate Professional

Russell B

Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Merrill

Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in goals-based wealth management, focusing on tax efficiency, multi-generational estate planning, and securities-based lending solutions. His practice emphasizes helping clients manage concentrated stock positions through strategies such as systematic planning, hedging, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. With a family background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these disciplines to create personalized financial strategies that address clients' tax sensitivities and long-term objectives. He and his team collaborate closely with real estate professionals to offer tax-efficient lending options for various property types. Additionally, they deliver tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including support for HR departments and financial wellness programs across multiple Fortune 500 companies in the Bay Area. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Liquidity event planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy Real Estate Professional Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

Jason R

Series 66

Hurricane, UT

Edward Jones

Jason Richardson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for ten years at Genesis Consulting, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Wealth management Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Real Estate Professional

Jori G

Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 24

New York, NY

Guzhuna Asset Management

Jori Guzhuna is a financial strategist and founder of Guzhuna Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving a select clientele of entrepreneurs, executives, and multi-generational families. His philosophy is rooted in a disciplined bottom-up approach to wealth management. Every client engagement begins with risk management and asset protection—ensuring the foundation is secure—followed by strategic tax mitigation. From there, planning expands into investment strategy, capital deployment, and long-term legacy design. Operating under a fiduciary standard, Jori provides objective, conflict-free advice with no proprietary products or commission-driven incentives. His work integrates institutional-grade investment access with advanced planning techniques, enabling clients to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with precision. He is also recognized for implementing sophisticated investment approaches typically reserved for institutional environments. These strategies are designed to enhance efficiency, manage downside exposure, and create more controlled outcomes across varying market conditions—while remaining aligned with each client’s overall risk profile and objectives. Known for discretion and strategic clarity, Jori architects comprehensive financial structures designed to withstand complexity and deliver enduring results across generations.

General tax planning Business sale tax planning Wealth management Active portfolio management Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Brandon C

Series 66

Mesa, AZ

Ridgeline Private Wealth

Brandon Catrett is a financial advisor at Ridgeline Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Stewardship Legacy Coaching, Stewardship Advisory Group, Cadwell Wealth, and Southeastern University Athletics. Ridgeline Private Wealth manages approximately $162 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private placement advisory services. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio decisions and incorporates both long-term and short-term investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional Executive
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