CFP®-certified financial advisors working with faith-focused clients 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.
You might seek a religious or faith-focused advisor when your financial decisions need to align with your spiritual values or ethical beliefs. Without this focus, advisors may overlook how your faith influences choices like charitable giving or investment preferences.
- Faith-aligned investment approach. Confirm how they integrate your religious principles into portfolio choices, avoiding conflicts with your beliefs.
- Charitable giving guidance. Ask how they help structure donations or trusts that reflect your faith's priorities and maximize impact.
- Community understanding. Look for advisors familiar with your faith community's unique financial customs and concerns.
- CFP® certification. This means the advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their ability to weave faith considerations into comprehensive advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alejandro L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Flint, MI
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Alejandro Lebron is well-suited for clients seeking financial advice that respects religious and faith-based values, offering expertise in Biblical Responsible Investing and ESG strategies. With 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates independently through Creative Financial Designs in Flint, MI, providing flexible fee options including hourly and retainer fees, which may appeal to clients desiring personalized financial planning aligned with their spiritual beliefs.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Ridge F
CFP®, Series 65
Spring Arbor, MI
GuideStream Financial, Inc.
Ridge Foco is a CFP®-certified advisor in Michigan specializing in religious and faith-focused financial planning, with expertise in charitable giving and philanthropy. He offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, providing flexibility compared to typical AUM fees. His background includes roles at faith-based organizations and he works with GuideStream Financial, a firm managing $217 million with a long-term mutual fund and ETF strategy, serving both individuals and faith-based institutions.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $244,345
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Ryan T
CFP®, Series 66
Hudsonville, MI
Edward Jones
Ryan Ten Have's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address financial needs with a focus on religious and faith-based values, including charitable giving and retirement income strategies. Based in Hudsonville, MI, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering diverse advisory programs and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management within a sizable network.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Paul M
CFP®, Series 63
Ann Arbor, MI
United Capital Financial Advisors
Paul Messiter's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate religious and faith-based values into financial planning, including ESG and sustainable investing approaches. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, he offers flat-fee financial planning with negotiable rates and serves a diverse clientele through United Capital Financial Advisors, which emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and faith-based customization, distinguishing him from other advisors in Michigan.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $829,769
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