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Financial advisors for high earners in Michigan

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a high earner in Michigan?

For high earners in Michigan, talk to a fee-only planner who focuses on tax and cash flow as much as investing. High income with modest assets is a poor fit for minimums and percentage fees, so ask how you'd be charged. Records to start with include Richard Feight of IAM Financial, LLC, Justin Rush of Arcadia Capital and Jason Close of Motive Wealth Advisors.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Richard Feight IAM Financial, LLC, East Lansing Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Justin Rush Arcadia Capital, Saline Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Jason Close Motive Wealth Advisors, Birmingham Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • Carla Adams Ametrine Wealth, Lake Orion Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Andrew Mitchell Fiduciary Financial Advisors, Grand Rapids Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, subscription.
  • Ryan Johnson Hundred Financial Planning, Grand Rapids Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Michigan work with high earners?

The Wellspent public graph lists 38 fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan, at 13 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan located?

Of the 38 fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan, 11 are in Grand Rapids, followed by 10 in Bloomfield Hills and 5 in Birmingham.

  • Grand Rapids 11
  • Bloomfield Hills 10
  • Birmingham 5
  • Portage 5
  • Midland 3

Plus 4 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 38 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 34% charge fixed fees and 13% charge an ongoing planning fee.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Michigan?

Fee-only financial advisors in Michigan charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 20 Michigan firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Michigan?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Michigan has a median price of $975. We found this across the published prices of 13 Michigan firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Michigan

What credentials should a financial advisor for high earners have?

For high earners, look for the EA and CFP. In Michigan, 42% of the 38 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA3% in Michigan
Enrolled agents help with multi-year tax planning.
CFP42% in Michigan
The CFP covers insurance and saving decisions together.

How do Michigan advisors for high earners compare with the rest of the US?

42% of fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan hold the CFP, compared with 52% of the 1,176 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 3% 2%
  • Hold the CFP 42% 52%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 92% 86%
  • Charge fixed fees 34% 42%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 13% 19%

Dark bars are Michigan. Light bars are all US advisors for high earners.

Does Michigan tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Michigan has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Michigan resident should project it alongside federal tax.

Is there a local income tax in Michigan?

Yes. In Michigan, some cities, including Detroit, add a local income tax.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a high earner in Michigan?

  1. Do you have a minimum, and do you take clients on income rather than assets?
  2. Which accounts should I use once I've maxed my 401(k)?
  3. How would you reduce my tax this year and next?
  4. How much should I be saving, in dollars?
  5. How do you account for local income tax where I live and work?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 38 advisors

Fee-only advisors for high earners in Michigan: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Ryan Johnson We help successful professionals and families simplify their finances, make confident decisions, and align their money with the life they want to live. Hundred Financial Planning Grand Rapids CFP One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets
Andrew Mitchell I'm a wealth advisor who helps entrepreneurs and business owners make smart financial decisions; whether it's managing a windfall, funding a business venture, or building generational wealth so they can invest in themselves, their communities, and their passions. Fiduciary Financial Advisors Grand Rapids CFP Percentage of assets, Subscription
Carla Adams Ametrine Wealth Lake Orion CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Richard Feight IAM Financial, LLC East Lansing CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Justin Rush Our experienced team offers clear, strategic guidance that helps clients grow and protect their wealth with confidence. Arcadia Capital Saline CFP Percentage of assets
Arian Nelson Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Blake Appell Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Brittingham Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Connor Hughes Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Frederick Moosherr Canopy Wealth Management Birmingham Not listed Percentage of assets
Katharine Wagner Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Noel Villajuan Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Reyn Eichenlaub Canopy Wealth Management Birmingham Not listed Percentage of assets
Ryan Conner Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Thomas Post Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFP Percentage of assets
Christopher Villaire Villaire Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Daniel Goldberg Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFA Percentage of assets
Ronald Yolles Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills CFA Percentage of assets
Amanda Bassford Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Bruce Beckett My Financial Coach Midland Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Daniel Bloemers Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jacob VandenBosch Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Niedzinski Motive Wealth Advisors Birmingham CFP Ongoing planning fee
Jason Close Motive Wealth Advisors Birmingham CFP, CFA Ongoing planning fee
Joshua Moeller Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kevin Toler Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mark Fetterolf My Financial Coach Midland Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Rebecka Pratt Hill Island Financial Grand Rapids Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Richard Arbury My Financial Coach Midland Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Thomas Anderton 626 Financial Portage CFP Percentage of assets
Bradley Sorenson Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills Not listed Percentage of assets
Catharine Betzig Diversified Portfolios Bloomfield Hills Not listed Percentage of assets
Eldin Foco Sterling Advisory Group Southfield Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ann Davis 626 Financial Portage Not listed Percentage of assets
Brant Shrimplin 626 Financial Portage Not listed Percentage of assets
Jane Lowry Motive Wealth Advisors Birmingham Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Karen Morse 626 Financial Portage Not listed Percentage of assets
Ryan Howard 626 Financial Portage Not listed Percentage of assets

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