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Spectrum Financial Resources

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Client AUM

$235,211,317

Clients

723

Advisors

5

across 3 offices

About

Spectrum Financial Resources provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory consulting, portfolio management (including advice on variable life/annuity and employer‑sponsored retirement plan assets) and a third‑party investment advisor referral program.

Portfolios are custom‑tailored and typically emphasize mutual funds and ETFs while also using equities, corporate and municipal debt and U.S. government securities, with occasional use of options or margin when deemed appropriate. SFR offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary management and, as of December 31, 2025, managed a larger portion of client assets on a non‑discretionary basis (about $147.8 million non‑discretionary versus $87.5 million discretionary).

The firm’s advisers are also registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and SFR requires clients to direct brokerage and custody to specified providers (including arrangements with firms such as United Planners, Pershing and Schwab), which influences how services are implemented. In addition, a principal provides tax‑preparation services (representing under 5% of his time) and some advisers act as independent insurance agents; these affiliated activities and the firm’s receipt of solicitor, commission and 12b‑1 compensation are disclosed as potential conflicts that SFR manages through policies and client disclosures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Consulting services and seminars

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.75% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually $5,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Commissions may be earned when implementing financial planning recommendations through IARs as registered representatives.

Project-based

Consulting services at $75 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Financial Planning minimum fee: $1,500

Main office

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1661 W. Big Beaver

Troy MI 48084

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Michigan · Nebraska · Texas

Also doing business as

Spectrum Financial Resource, LLC · Spectrum Financial Resources · Spectrum Financial Resources, LLC

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Advisors at this firm

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David L

Series 66

Troy, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

David Laidlaw is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Spectrum Financial since 2014. In addition to his financial advisory role, he operates a law office providing legal and tax preparation services and acts as a notary public. Spectrum Financial Resources offers financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mixed investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long-term holdings and short-term trading strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lucian H

Series 63, Series 65

St. Clair Shores, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Lucian Harbar II is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he owns Bunch Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. Spectrum Financial Resources provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, business entities, and various organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, often using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income securities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 65

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Kevin McMillan is a financial advisor with Spectrum Financial Resources and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities prior to joining Spectrum Financial Resources in 2020. Spectrum Financial Resources provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, using a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income securities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James W

Series 63, Series 65

St. Clair Shores, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

James Williams II is a financial advisor with Spectrum Financial Resources in St. Clair Shores, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of JD Williams Enterprises LLC, an LLC used for payroll and tax purposes. Spectrum Financial Resources provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management typically emphasizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and occasional use of options or margin.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Daniel H

Series 63, Series 66

Troy, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Daniel Hoban is a financial advisor with Spectrum Financial Resources in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Planners' Financial Services since 2009 and has been involved with Spectrum Financial Resources since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Hoban is a tax preparer and a notary public. Spectrum Financial Resources provides financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to build portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing supervision and re-optimization.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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