FAI’s Bryan Azzo, along with Danette Bell and Matt Dery, recently hosted a Lunch and Learn event in our new Conference Room focused on “Financial Architecture” for young success builder prospects. The session delved into the foundational principles of personal finance and wealth management, emphasizing the importance of early financial planning. Bryan discussed key topics…

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On Thursday May 30th, FAI President Chris Cousins, along with Jeff Zupancic from Mosaic Business and AI consulting, hosted an informative Artificial Intelligence webinar. The event delved into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in financial services, highlighting cutting-edge applications and strategic implementations. Jeff shared his extensive knowledge on AI-driven innovation, emphasizing the significant impact…

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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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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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Our clients mean everything to us here at Financial Architects and two of our favorites are Michelle Mullen and Aleta Sill. This dynamic duo are both professional bowlers and lovers of animals and for years have run the Bowl-4-Animal Rescue Fundraiser at Country Lanes in Farmington Hills. FAI participated this year as an Elite Sponsor…

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Ultimately, what are business owners looking for when they think about succession? Is it leaving on their terms? Leaving a good legacy? What about living happily in the “fifth quarter” of their life? All of these discussions took place on Wednesday in Oak Park at the Q5 Experience first “Spring Fling” event. Q5 team members,…

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On Sunday, the 15U Romeo Renegades held their annual golf outing and it was a huge success! The Renegades are a girls fastpitch softball organization located in the Romeo/ Washington MI area. They are 100% volunteer-run and every penny they raise goes toward these fine young women on their softball journey. Financial Architects has been…

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August was Black Philanthropy Month and our own Asalyn Coachman was asked to be the Keynote Speaker for the Connecticut Community Foundation for Greater New Haven webinar event on August 25. She talked about the history of philanthropy among African Americans dating back to pre-colonial West Africa, through the period of segregation to present day.…

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On Thursday June 10th in Oak Park, the Q5 Experience hosted local centers of influence from all different professional backgrounds to talk about business exit planning. Q5 (The Fifth Quarter of your business) is a collaboration between a group of business consultants (including Financial Architects) that guides business owners to build their ultimate transferable value…

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Another successful event is in the books in Walled Lake. On March 27th, a big group of staff and their families from Financial Architects participated in the 14th annual Passion for Life 5K Run/Walk which benefits U of M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and their Inspirational Families. This organization is near and dear to our…

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