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Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

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Client assets under management

$359,212,094

Clients

805

9% high-net-worth

Advisors

4

of 7 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

201

Very High

Average account size

$446,226

About

Fairhaven Financial serves primarily individual investors—with a focus on retirees and those nearing retirement—as well as qualified retirement plans and other account types. The firm offers investment advisory and financial planning services centered on IRAs, retirement distribution planning, estate/trust-related guidance, and employer-sponsored plan consulting.

The firm follows an asset-allocation based approach with model strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with quarterly or semiannual reviews. Fairhaven emphasizes a systematic financial review process that integrates compiled investment data with tax, Social Security and estate considerations to inform rollovers, distributions and broader retirement decisions.

Distinctive features include regular educational seminars and classes on retirement topics and operation as a licensed insurance agency; advisors hold life, health and annuity licenses and insurance sales can result in commissions in addition to advisory fees. As a small team managing about $378 million for roughly 800 clients, the firm also completed an internal ownership transition in 2026, reflecting long-tenured staff and continuity in its retirement-focused services.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Income planning Life insurance needs analysis

Occupation focus

Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed project fees for General Consultation and Financial Planning services range from $100 to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.60% (Gold Medal Services) $100,001 - $250,000: 1.60% (Gold Medal Services) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.30% (Gold Medal Services) $500,001 - $600,000: 1.20% (Gold Medal Services) $600,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (Gold Medal Services) $1,000,001+: Negotiable (Gold Medal Services) $0+: 0.50% (Limited Investment Advisory Services) all tiers $0 - $100,000: 1.60% (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $100,001 - $250,000: 1.60% (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.30% (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $500,001 - $600,000: 1.20% (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $600,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $1,000,001+: Negotiable (Retirement Plan Service - Investment Advisory) $0+: Up to 0.75% (ESPAS - Employer Sponsored Plan Advisor Services)

Project-based

$100-$250 per hour for General Consultation and Financial Planning services, negotiable

Other

Fee-only: General Consultation Services: $100-$250 per hour (negotiable), Fixed project fees $100-$10,000; Financial Planning Services: $100-$250 per hour (negotiable), flat fees $100-$10,000; Financial Seminars: $0-$100 per person

Main office location

Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

1400 Abbot Road, Ste 330

East Lansing MI 48823, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Michigan · North Carolina · Ohio · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph B

ChFC®, Series 63

East Lansing, MI

Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

Joseph Brooks is a financial advisor with Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation in East Lansing, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Innovation Partners LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and has been with Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation since 1999. Brooks is also a licensed insurance agent for various life, health, disability, and fixed interest annuity products. Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, focusing on retirees and those nearing retirement. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement distribution planning, financial consulting, and employer-sponsored plan advisory services using an asset-allocation approach with strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Retired
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Rachel A

Series 63, Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

Rachel Anderson is an investment advisor representative and chief compliance officer at Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation with 17 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Innovation Partners LLC and Mercap Securities, LLC, among others. Anderson is based in East Lansing, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, focusing on retirees and those nearing retirement. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement distribution planning, financial consulting, and employer-sponsored plan advisory services, using an asset-allocation framework with strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Retired
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Joshua R

Series 65

East Lansing, MI

Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

Joshua Roberds is a financial advisor at Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fairhaven since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Extend Your Reach and Munters Corporation. Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, focusing on retirees and those nearing retirement. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement planning, and employer-sponsored plan advisory services using an asset-allocation framework and integrates investment decisions with tax, Social Security, and estate planning considerations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Retired
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Jonathan B

Series 65

East Lansing, MI

Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation

Jonathan Brooks is a financial advisor with Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation in East Lansing, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience, all with Fairhaven. Brooks is also a licensed insurance agent for various life, health, disability, and fixed interest annuity products. Fairhaven Financial Advisory Corporation serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, focusing on retirees and those nearing retirement. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework offering a range of strategies and emphasizes retirement distribution planning integrated with tax, Social Security, and estate considerations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Retired
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