Flat-fee, social Security optimization 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're approaching Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of claiming strategies. A common mistake is claiming too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.
- Pension integration knowledge. Many Michigan families have pensions; ask how the advisor coordinates Social Security with pension rules to avoid benefit reductions.
- Claim timing strategies. Confirm they evaluate your full work history and spousal benefits to recommend the best age to start claiming.
- Flat-fee clarity. With flat-fee advisors, you know upfront what you’ll pay, helping you focus on benefits rather than costs.
- Coordination with other income. Social Security interacts with your other retirement income; ask how they plan to minimize taxes and maximize your net benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert P
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Grand Blanc, MI
Mainstay Capital Management, LLC
Robert Puz specializes in social security optimization with 23 years of experience, making him well-equipped to help Michigan clients maximize their benefits through strategic claim timing and pension integration. Operating from Mainstay Capital Management, an independent firm managing $4.52 billion, he offers flat-fee financial planning up to $500 and serves high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him with a focus on comprehensive retirement income strategies and tactical asset allocation.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,428,212
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Brendon J
Series 66
Holland, MI
CapTrust Wealth Advisors
Brendon Johnson specializes in Social Security optimization with a flat-fee structure, making him well-suited for Michigan clients seeking clear cost expectations while maximizing benefits. With 13 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he serves high-net-worth individuals through CapTrust Wealth Advisors, which offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on Social Security claiming strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,854,948
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Matthew M
Series 63, Series 65
Holland, MI
Voya financial Advisors, Inc.
Matthew Mcinerney's expertise in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy makes him well-suited to help Michigan clients maximize their Social Security benefits, especially with his 39 years of industry experience. Operating within VOYA Financial Advisors, a large firm offering both flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, he combines seasoned knowledge with flexible fee options, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive backgrounds or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $236,678
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Joseph B
ChFC®, Series 63
East Lansing, MI
Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation
Joseph Brooks specializes in Social Security optimization with a focus on retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Michigan clients maximize their Social Security benefits through careful claim timing and pension integration. With 45 years of experience and a flat-fee structure ranging from $100 to $10,000, he offers seasoned, independent advice from East Lansing, combining expertise in income planning and estate guidance to address complex retirement needs.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $446,226
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Jacob Z
Series 65
Novi, MI
C2 Private WEalth
Jacob Zagor specializes in Social Security optimization with a flat-fee structure, making him well-suited for Michigan clients seeking to maximize retirement benefits without hourly billing concerns. His experience includes retirement income strategy and long-term care insurance, supported by five years in the industry and a Series 65 designation. Based in Novi, MI, he works at C2 Private Wealth, a firm known for comprehensive planning and risk management for near and current retirees, which may offer broader retirement solutions compared to other advisors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $874,257
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