Hourly financial advisors in Michigan
How do I find fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan?
In Michigan, look for a fee-only advisor who bills for the time you use, with no need to move your accounts. Hourly work suits a single question, a second opinion, or people who manage their own money. Records to start with include Jason Tank of Front Street Wealth Management, Ashlee deSteiger of Gunder Wealth Management and Lynn Chen-Zhang of Zhang Financial.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Jason Tank Front Street Wealth Management, Traverse City Holds the CFP, CFA and EA. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.
- Ashlee deSteiger Gunder Wealth Management, Birmingham Holds the CFP, CFA and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Lynn Chen-Zhang Zhang Financial, Bloomfield Hills Holds the CFP, CFA and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Mark Vanderpol VanderPol Investments, Caledonia Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Sam Fawaz Y.D. Financial Services, Inc., Southfield Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: hourly, ongoing planning fee.
- George Papadopoulos George Papadopoulos, CPA/PFS, CFP, Novi Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 377
- Firms
- 158
- Cities
- 68
- Hold the CFP
- 45%
- Other credentials: CFA 12% · CPA 2% · EA 1%
- How they charge (of 377 with fees on file): percentage of assets 92% · hourly 77% · fixed fees 59% · ongoing planning fee 12%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
Hourly financial advisors by state
- California (1,823)
- Texas (1,103)
- Florida (852)
- New York (647)
- Pennsylvania (590)
- Massachusetts (559)
- Virginia (501)
- Washington (495)
- Colorado (475)
- Ohio (451)
- Georgia (442)
- Illinois (441)
- North Carolina (435)
- Tennessee (363)
- Maryland (355)
- Oregon (342)
- Arizona (301)
- New Jersey (288)
- Indiana (264)
- Wisconsin (248)
- Minnesota (233)
- Connecticut (230)
- Kansas (217)
- Utah (215)
- Missouri (213)
- South Carolina (184)
- Oklahoma (130)
- Alabama (128)
- Iowa (119)
- Idaho (113)
- New Hampshire (107)
- Louisiana (90)
- Nebraska (89)
- Nevada (87)
- Maine (84)
- Kentucky (83)
- Arkansas (74)
- Vermont (69)
- Delaware (67)
- Mississippi (59)
- Rhode Island (46)
- Montana (41)
- Hawaii (36)
- New Mexico (35)
- District of Columbia (30)
- Alaska (29)
- South Dakota (26)
- Wyoming (26)
Questions about hourly financial advisors
How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 377 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan, at 158 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan located?
Of the 377 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan, 60 are in Grand Rapids, followed by 32 in Troy and 24 in Portage.
How do fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 377 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 77% charge by the hour and 59% charge fixed fees.
How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan hold the CFP?
45% of the 377 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
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.
How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors who charge by the hour?
We count an advisor as hourly when their listing or their firm's Form ADV says the firm charges by the hour.
What should I ask fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Michigan?
What's your hourly rate, and how many hours would my question take? Do you have a minimum number of hours? Will I get a written plan or only a conversation? Do you also offer ongoing work if I want it later?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors who charge by the hour 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 377 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scott Grissom A former college professor who helps couples build a custom retirement roadmap covering investments, taxes, insurance, spending and estate planning. | Socrates Financial Planning LLC | Jenison | CFP, PhD | One-time planning fee |
| 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 |
| Jeremy Wilson | J Wilson Wealth Management | Davison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Julie Quick | Cultivate Financial Wellness | Howell | BFA, CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lynn Chen-Zhang | Zhang Financial | Bloomfield Hills | CFP, CPA, MBA, MS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephanie Trexler | Golden Goose Wealth Planning | Grand Rapids | CFP, MS, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brian Face | Face 2 Face Financial Planning | Portage | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brittany Ringo | Autumn Financial Advisors, LLC | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Dan Michaud | NPF Investment Advisors | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jordan Leaman | True Wealth Retirement Partners | Grand Rapids | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Carla Adams | Ametrine Wealth | Lake Orion | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| David Shotwell | Shotwell Rutter Baer, Inc. | Lansing | CFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Griffin Saddler | Watershed Wealth | Alpena | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jarryd Smith | Harbor Light Planning, LLC | Royal Oak | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Nick Nauta | Shotwell Rutter Baer | Lansing | CFP, CLU, RLP, TPCP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ryan Allen | Financial Advisory Corporation | Grand Rapids | CFA, CFP, CKA, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ashlee deSteiger | Gunder Wealth Management | Birmingham | CFA, CFP, CPA/PFS, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Deanna Harless | Bernard Wealth Management Corp. | Royal Oak | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| George Papadopoulos | George Papadopoulos, CPA/PFS, CFP | Novi | CFP, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brent Bell | Bell Financial Planning | South Lyon | CFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chip Basel Basel, Jr. | Stepping Stone Advisors, LLC | Alexandria | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Laura Corbiani | Astraea Wealth Management, LLC | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Michelle Crumm | Present Value, LLC DBA Belle Eve Financial, LLC | Dexter | CFP, CPA, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Robert Oliver | Oliver Financial Planning, LLC | Ann Arbor | CFA, CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Laurie Stegenga | Foresight Capital Management Advisors, Inc. | Saline | AIF, CEPA, CFP, CIMA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brandon Bauer | Voisard Asset Management Group | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Tank | Front Street Wealth Management | Traverse City | CFP, CFA, EA | One-time planning fee |
| Sam Fawaz | Y.D. Financial Services, Inc. | Southfield | BBA, CFP, CPA, MST | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Adam Suwyn | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Chad Soukup | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gerald Vanderlugt | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Haley DeHaan | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Kunnen | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Brundage | Clear Ridge Wealth Management | Kalamazoo | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Nathan Lowe | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Shane Holcomb | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Calvin Wiersma | Grand Wealth Management | Grand Rapids | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ilirjan Shkurti | Whistle Stop Financial Advice | Birmingham | CFA | Hourly |
| Jeffrey Williams | Grand Wealth Management | Grand Rapids | CFP, PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| Mark Rougas | Grand Wealth Management | Grand Rapids | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Nathan Brown | Brown Financial Planning | Bay City | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Nicole Wirick | Prosperity Wealth Strategies | Bloomfield Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ryan Deters | Grand Wealth Management | Grand Rapids | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Theodore Schumann | The DBS Companies | Bay City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brendan Bugenski | William Mack & Associates | Troy | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chelsei Latsch | Antonelli Financial Advisors | Grosse Pointe | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Cory Wietfeldt | CWS Financial Advisors | Kalamazoo | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Patterson | Patterson Advisors | Waterford | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Derek Dall Olmo | TreMonte Financial Consultants | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
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