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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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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New podcast episode! What is the emotional rollercoaster like when you sell your business? Todd Moilanen just went through this and discusses his journey exiting from Cloverdale Equipment. Todd is candid, honest, and tells us about the process and discusses what could be next. Listen in as he joins host Matt Dery.

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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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From basketball star to entrepreneur. Moneyball Sportswear owner Desmond Ferguson joins Matt Dery on today’s episode. Desmond discusses how he got into business and why Moneyball? In addition, what has inspired him an an African-American #businessowner. The former three point ace at the University of Detroit Mercy and Portland Trailblazers shares his story. Tune in! 

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On Wednesday February 16th, FAI’s own Pat Marody and Matt Dery along with John Carter, Chris Meso, Sarah Greifenberger, and John Bell participated in the annual Construction Association of Michigan “Design and Construction Expo” at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The event brings together local businesses to highlight what they offer to the business…

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How can you make sure that your workplace has healthy employees? Our guests today are Mario Vittiglio and John Myers III, co-founders of A.M Health & Wellness Solutions. Driving health and engagement, while lowering absenteeism and costs. Find out how they help communities and businesses in our area get healthy and pinpoint medical concerns. The…

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On Today’s episode of Succession Success: The Q5 Experience Podcast, our host (FAI’s own) Matt Dery talks to Chris Meso, owner and founder of T Rex Advisory. Chris is also on the Q5 team assisting on the Business side with his expertise on guiding owners to build their ultimate transferable value. Meso discusses his hands-on…

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