On March 12, the Financial Architects team gathered in Novi for our Annual Workshop. This was an opportunity for the team to get together and look ahead to the remainder of 2024 as well as sharpen the saw. Our company President, Chris Cousins, presented to the team on the state of the company and all…

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FAI’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, Matt Dery, was recently honored by the Troy Chamber of Commerce. Matt was named the winner of the chamber’s “Advocate Award” at their annual TC Business Excellence Awards, presented by Horizon Bank. Matt shared the honor with longtime Troy Chamber ambassador, Mark Gelbman. Matt has been a strong…

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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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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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Over the past year Financial Architects has developed a growth strategy that will enhance the company’s reach and continue to put our clients at the center. We are looking to add advisors to our team with the opportunity to collaborate with experienced financial professionals. Do you know of any advisors that are looking to make…

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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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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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How did this career changer end up as an advisor at Financial Architects? Chavez Vincent is our guest as he discusses what makes FAI such a strong culture, how he helps clients live a life of freedom, and what he has learned over the past 6 years. Chavez is joined by Host Matt Dery. 

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