My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor with over 27 years of experience, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
Securities Agent: CT, RI, CA, KY, IN, IL, CO, GA, OH, NV, NC, MD, AZ, FL, NY, MI, DC, WA, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1528882
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Financial Planning with Jeffrey Fitzgerald

The CFP® Professional:
Jeffrey Fitzgerald is certified by the CFP® Board. The CFP® designation shows that Jeffrey has taken the extra step to demonstrate commitment and professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP® curriculum to better serve his clients.

The certification process includes demanding education, examination, experience, and ethical requirements. These four cornerstones set the foundation for the ability in helping clients achieve their goals.
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    Financial Planning
    As a Certified Financial Planner®, Jeffrey has a vast degree of experience to tailor to your individual needs. We have a comprehensive offering of resources at our firm to help you achieve your financial goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    Our retirement services are designed to help our clients build, protect, and enjoy their wealth in retirement. We provide personalized strategies that include retirement income planning and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. We help ensure clients can retire with confidence and maintain financial security throughout their retirement years.
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    Wealth Management
    Learn how Jeffrey can help you create and maintain a comprehensive wealth management plan addressing the specific goals you have for your family, your community, and your greater legacy.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Estate planning can be an unexpectedly challenging and stressful process. We simplify this process by helping clients protect what matters most. From organizing assets to planning how they're passed on, we provide guidance that ensures you wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for. We work to give you peace of mind knowing your legacy is secure.
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    Fixed Income
    As a specialist in Fixed Income, we craft customized fixed income strategies to help you preserve wealth, generate steady income, and add balance to your portfolio. From bonds to treasuries, our disciplined approach keeps your goals at the center.
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Modern Wealth Tools

Explore our digital tools available to make your financial planning experience easier.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online is a secure platform that provides clients with 24/7 access to manage their investments and everyday finances. It allows clients to view account balances, activity, holdings, and projected income, as well as download account and tax documents. The platform offers a comprehensive view of a client's total wealth by integrating internal and external account information.
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    Total Wealth View
    Total Wealth View is a feature within Morgan Stanley Online that provides clients with a comprehensive overview of their financial landscape. It aggregates data from both Morgan Stanley accounts and external financial accounts, offering a holistic view of a client's total wealth. This feature allows clients to track their net worth, analyze asset allocation, and monitor financial goals in one centralized location.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault in Morgan Stanley Online is a secure, cloud-based storage solution that allows clients to store, organize, and share important financial documents. It is designed to provide a centralized location for documents such as wills, trusts, tax returns, and insurance policies, ensuring they are easily accessible when needed.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    The Portfolio Risk Platform at Morgan Stanley is designed to help clients and financial advisors assess and manage investment risk effectively. The platform offers insights into potential risks and opportunities, enabling informed decision-making to align with clients' financial goals and risk tolerance.

Location

35055 W 12 Mile Rd.
Ste 101
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
US
Direct:
(248) 848-8745(248) 848-8745
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving

There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here's one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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