Financial advisors for divorce in Michigan
Which financial advisor should I talk to about divorce in Michigan?
For divorce in Michigan, talk to a fee-only planner who has modeled divorce settlements, ideally before you agree to one. They can show what each option leaves you with after tax and in ten years, which a lawyer usually won't. Records to start with include Julie Quick of Cultivate Financial Wellness, Stephanie Trexler of Golden Goose Wealth Planning and Amanda Lehnert of Sigma Investment Counselors.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Julie Quick Cultivate Financial Wellness, Howell Holds the CDFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Stephanie Trexler Golden Goose Wealth Planning, Grand Rapids Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
- Amanda Lehnert Sigma Investment Counselors, Northville Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Andrew Mitchell Fiduciary Financial Advisors, Grand Rapids Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, subscription.
- Laura Corbiani Astraea Wealth Management, LLC, Grand Rapids Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Haley DeHaan JVL Wealth Strategies, Wyoming Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Michigan work on divorce?
The Wellspent public graph lists 28 fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan, at 9 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan located?
Of the 28 fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan, 10 are in Northville, followed by 8 in Wyoming and 5 in Southfield.
Plus 1 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan is a percentage of assets, used by 96% of the 28 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 54% charge by the hour and 46% charge fixed fees.
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.
What credentials should a financial advisor for divorce have?
For divorce, look for the CDFA and CFP. In Michigan, 54% of the 28 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CDFA4% in Michigan
- The CDFA is the designation built for divorce finances.
- CFP54% in Michigan
- The CFP covers the plan you'll live on afterward.
How do Michigan advisors for divorce compare with the rest of the US?
96% of fee-only advisors for divorce in Michigan charge a percentage of assets, compared with 88% of the 949 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Michigan. Light bars are all US advisors for divorce.
How does Michigan divide property in a divorce?
Michigan divides marital property by equitable distribution, which means what's fair rather than automatically half.
What should I ask a financial advisor about divorce in Michigan?
- How many divorces have you worked on, and at what stage do you get involved?
- Will you compare settlement options after tax?
- How do you handle dividing retirement accounts?
- Do you work with my attorney, or only with me?
- How do Michigan's property rules change what I should ask for?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for divorce 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 28 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Julie Quick | Cultivate Financial Wellness | Howell | BFA, CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephanie Trexler | Golden Goose Wealth Planning | Grand Rapids | CFP, MS, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Laura Corbiani | Astraea Wealth Management, LLC | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Amanda Lehnert | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Christopher Frayne | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Mullenax | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Wenma Gorman | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Adam Suwyn | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Chad Soukup | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Denise Farkas | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Genadi Slavov | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| 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 |
| Michelle Brow | Full Bloom Financial | Northville | ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nathan Lowe | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Bilkie | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Shane Holcomb | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Eric Larson | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Paul Warholak Jr | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Gabriel Newhof | JVL Wealth Strategies | Wyoming | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Natalie Miller | Grit & Lavender Financial Planning | Brighton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Craig Simmons | SkyOak Wealth | Southfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Don Gill III | SkyOak Wealth | Southfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jeremy Brandt | SkyOak Wealth | Southfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kenneth Brandt | SkyOak Wealth | Southfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Roger Denha | SkyOak Wealth | Southfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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