On Friday evening, the Financial Architects team gathered at Cantoro’s in Livonia for a celebration that was equal parts holiday party and heartfelt tribute, honoring the retirement of Jan Winters after 18 incredible years with FAI. Jan has served as our Client Relations Coordinator since 2007, and during that time, she became far more than…

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After nearly 40 years of helping families and business owners simplify the complexity of money decisions, Financial Architects is proud to unveil a new logo and refreshed visual identity. This update marks an exciting new chapter for our firm, one that reflects both our history and our continued evolution. While Empowering Financial Freedom® remains the…

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Dear Clients and Strategic Partners, We are thrilled to share some exciting news! After 20 incredible years at our current office, Financial Architects, Inc. is embarking on a fresh start with a new state of the art office still located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This means as of January 31, we will no longer be located at 39395…

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Public speaking has never been an issue for our Director of Marketing and Business Development! Matt Dery was the featured speaker at last week’s Troy Chamber of Commerce Leadership Enrichment Group. Matt discussed communication across generations and how important it is in business today to be out in front of it! Dery heads up all of our communications, both…

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How can employees be a part of the owner’s succession plan? We discuss it with Lazear Capital’s own Jeremy Garrett and Jeff Jamerino.  They specialize in sell-side transactions with a focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for companies across the United States. FAI’s own Matt Dery is the host.  Here is the latest Q5 Experience podcast: Video:

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How has the financial industry changed over the past few years? We caught up with Financial Architect Asalyn Coachman to get her thoughts on the industry, her clients, her approach to helping people live a life of freedom, and how technology has changed her business model. Asalyn is an incredible advisor who has a big heart and…

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What is the path to becoming a country music artist? From the Midwest to Nashville, our guest today Teddy Robb shares his story on this week’s episode with our host Matt Dery. Teddy talks about his dream of having a recording contract and putting out hit songs. The pressure that is involved and where he got his start…

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On March 25th in Walled Lake, FAI was well represented at the 16th annual Passion For Life 5K Run/Walk. Cold and rain didn’t stop our team from walking and helping to raise money for Mott Children’s Hospital. Thank you to Chris Cousins, Sherry Hanford, Jan Winters, Matt Dery, and Jan’s son Jordan Winters, and Sherry’s…

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Faith and Football. We dive into both today with the co-founder of Royal City Church, Robby Emery.  Robby and his wife Danielle have served in the ministry for over 21 years and he tells his story on the show to our host, Matt Dery. Robby is also the lead Pastor for the University of Michigan Football team…

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Why are successful sports writers and broadcasters leaving the business for other ventures? What made them make that career change and how did it work out for them? Host Matt Dery, a career changer himself, sat down and spoke to three sports journalists who made the switch. Joanne Gerstner , Mike Wells, and Michael Spath.  For more information on The…

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