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Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

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Client AUM

$665,393,909

Clients

1,281

Advisors

7

of 27 employees

About

Financial Strategies Group serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trusts, pension plans and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third‑party money managers. The firm also facilitates estate‑document preparation through a third‑party platform and offers limited advisory support for legacy “held‑away” accounts via unaffiliated technology platforms.

The firm frames its investment work around fiduciary duty, annual reviews, and client‑specific plans, combining passive and active mutual funds/ETFs with global diversification and largely static allocations that are rebalanced as needed. It uses third‑party tools such as Riskalyze to quantify client risk tolerance and, notably compared with most peers, discloses performance results and uses client testimonials in its advertising.

Several operational features distinguish the firm from many other team advisers: some representatives act as insurance agents in their individual capacities and may receive separate commissions, the firm integrates multiple third‑party platforms (including Orion for operations and an online estate‑document platform) and participates in referral and lead‑generation networks like Zoe Financial. At its current scale (roughly $677 million in discretionary assets under management), these service and marketing arrangements create revenue and service linkages that are less common among similar team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Up to $20,000 for Financial Planning & Consulting and Encore Estate Planning services.

Percentage

Up to 1.50% annually (maximum annual fee for Portfolio Management and Retirement Plan Consulting services)

Project-based

Up to $750 per hour for Financial Planning & Consulting services.

Main office

2270 Jolly Oak Rd., Suite 2

Okemos MI 48864

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Nebraska · Nevada · North Carolina · Ohio · Tennessee · Texas · Washington · Wisconsin

Also doing business as

Financial Strategies Group, Inc · Financial Strategies Group, Inc. · Financial Strategies Group, LLC

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Mark C

ChFC®, Series 63

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Mark Carter is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Strategies Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2013 across various affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a real estate holdings company. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investments with global diversification and emphasizes fiduciary duty, annual reviews, and client-specific plans.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Brittany C

Series 65

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Brittany Culver is a financial advisor at Financial Strategies Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Financial Strategies Group, Inc. since 2010. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm emphasizes fiduciary duty, annual reviews, and client-specific plans, combining passive and active mutual funds and ETFs with global diversification, and it discloses performance results alongside client testimonials in its marketing.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Kyle C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Kyle Cooper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Financial Strategies Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously held roles at Daly Merritt Financial Services, Inc. and Eagle Strategies (NY Life). Cooper is the sole owner and managing member of Cooper Financial LLC, a personal business entity used for business and tax purposes. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies with global diversification, uses third-party tools to assess risk tolerance, and distinguishes itself through transparency and integrated service platforms.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Brice C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Brice Carter is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Financial Strategies Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at Daily Merritt Financial Services and NY LIFE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a horse farm in Michigan and serves as a board member for Child and Family Charities, which supports at-risk youth. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fiduciary duty with both passive and active investment strategies and utilizes third-party tools to assess client risk and disclose performance results.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Joel H

Series 65

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Joel Hoffman is a financial advisor at Financial Strategies Group, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bois Insurance Agency for six years and has a Series 65 credential. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment strategies with an emphasis on fiduciary duty, client-specific plans, and annual reviews.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Brandon C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Brandon Carter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Strategies Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. His prior experience includes roles with Daly Merritt Financial Services, Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies with global diversification and uses third-party tools to quantify client risk tolerance while emphasizing fiduciary duty and client-specific plans.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Justin M

ChFC®, Series 66

Okemos, MI

Financial Strategies Group, Inc.

Justin Meyer is a financial advisor with Financial Strategies Group, Inc. in Okemos, MI, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Eagle Strategies and NYLIFE Securities. He is also the owner and sole officer of Practiceology Consulting Services, where he consults with other financial professionals on industry best practices. Financial Strategies Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies with global diversification and employs third-party tools like Riskalyze to tailor client risk tolerance while disclosing performance results and using client testimonials in its advertising.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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