We are a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Traverse City, Michigan and serving clients all over the country. We seek to build long-lasting relationships with clients who share our philosophy of thorough planning and disciplined investment management.
Wealth management isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. Our clients are hardworking, forward thinkers who want to build stable, independent financial futures and are willing to partner with a team of professionals.
We seek to be our clients’ Chief Financial Officer, a trusted confidante who provides ongoing guidance for every major financial issue they face. By offering an extraordinary level of personal service and continuous follow-up, we let our clients get back to living life comfortable in the knowledge that we are looking after the details.
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Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?