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.
Helpful Content
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
View all articles 
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
View all calculators
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
View all presentations
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?