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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Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?