CFP®-certified financial advisors in Pontiac, MI

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 have pension benefits from the auto industry, you need an advisor who understands how these pensions affect your retirement income and tax situation. A common mistake is treating pensions like regular savings, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax bills. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement and tax strategies.

  • Pension integration. Ask how they factor your auto industry pension into your overall retirement plan, not just your investment portfolio.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how pension income affects your tax bracket and Social Security benefits.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Find out how they plan the order of taking income from pensions, savings, and other sources to optimize your cash flow.
  • Long-term outlook. Ensure they model your retirement income over decades, accounting for pension adjustments and inflation.

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Daniel C

Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Retirement Resources, LLC

Daniel Chapman is a financial advisor at Retirement Resources, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Resources since 2011. Retirement Resources primarily serves individual clients with a focus on retirement income planning, offering asset management, financial planning, and consultations. The firm manages approximately $143 million for around 374 clients and provides portfolio oversight through Fidelity’s institutional custody platform, incorporating various analysis techniques and third-party sub-advisers.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Jennifer P

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

LPL Financial

Jennifer Pirret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Cetera and Genisys Credit Union, where she has been involved for over 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Renee R

Series 63

Pontiac, MI

Ameriprise

Renee Roberts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pontiac, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a tax preparation business called The Tax Lady and serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of West Bloomfield. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Eli D

Series 66

Waterford, MI

PNC Wealth Management

Eli Durgham is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and executes investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
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Ashley H

Series 66

Auburn Hills, MI

OSAIC

Ashley Harrison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Huber Insurance Group, where she also serves as a case manager. Outside of financial services, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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