Michael Fleischer
Managing Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Financial Planning Specialist,
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Direct:
(248) 740-7145(248) 740-7145
Toll-Free:
(800) 227-1931(800) 227-1931
Industry Award WinnerMy Mission Statement
Working together focused on one thing - your future
About me
My passion is to assist you in all aspects of your life in order to map out a clear financial future for you and your family. This allows you to stay focused on what really matters to you. Our team will ask you the right questions as it pertains to your goals and objectives and listen very carefully to your answers. Together we will develop a clear understanding, and a personalized plan to help you and your family reach your goals, and live the life you have always envisioned.
Our clients are our primary focus and they work with our team to help manage their stress about money and feel more confident about finally having a retirement income plan that works for them, in place for their future.
Our team’s communication skills and the ability to listen to you and your needs is what many of our clients love best about working with us. We always strive to be empathetic, caring, and will work in your best interest at all times. If this sounds like the type of retirement team you want to have in your corner, please give us a call at 248-740-7145.
Our clients are our primary focus and they work with our team to help manage their stress about money and feel more confident about finally having a retirement income plan that works for them, in place for their future.
Our team’s communication skills and the ability to listen to you and your needs is what many of our clients love best about working with us. We always strive to be empathetic, caring, and will work in your best interest at all times. If this sounds like the type of retirement team you want to have in your corner, please give us a call at 248-740-7145.
Securities Agent: MD, NJ, GA, AL, WI, NY, MI, FL, TN, IL, WA, SD, OK, NH, CA, KS, SC, VT, OH, NM, MT, DC, CO, VA, UT, MN, MA, AZ, AR, TX, PA, OR, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1781301
CA Insurance License #: 0G23094
NMLS#: 1781301
CA Insurance License #: 0G23094
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Upcoming Firm Events
We hope you will join us for this upcoming event.
U.S. Policy Pulse: Global Tensions & Washington Moves
DATE: July 22, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ETU.S. Policy Pulse: Global Tensions Washington Moves
Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Chief Economic StrategistEllen Zentnerin a conversation with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Head of U.S. PolicyMonica Guerra Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Government Relations Michael J. Stein, as they discuss:
- Updates on U.S. trade and immigration policy
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its potential implications
- Key developments to monitor over the next 30, 60, and 90 days
Register now.
CRC 4621352 (07/2025)
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Experience
1999 - Present: Morgan Stanley*
Managing Director, Wealth Management
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Financial Advisor
Troy, MI
1998 - 1999: Paine Webber
Managing Director, Wealth Management
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Financial Advisor
Troy, MI
1998 - 1999: Paine Webber
My Videos
Post Election Video
Michael discusses navigating financial chaos and trusting your plan, not the news.
New Year 2025
From Volatility to Opportunity: A Guide to Thriving During Market Corrections . . .
Retiring like Buffett – Lessons for Investors!
Michael discusses Warren Buffett's retirement and investors.
Client Service Team
Stacey DeRidder - Financial Planning Specialist, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(248) 740-7162(248) 740-7162
Email:stacey.deridder@morganstanley.com
Stacey DeRidder is a Financial Planning Specialist and Wealth Management Associate for Morgan Stanley. Her responsibilities include being the liaison for clients and managing all day-to-day operational needs at the Fleischer Group at Morgan Stanley.
With over twenty-eight years of experience, Stacey knows how to aid in the functioning of a top-level wealth management group. Her superior client service and interpersonal skills make her invaluable to the Morgan Stanley team. In addition, she has earned her Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses.
In her free time, Stacey enjoys reading and spending time with her husband Bob and two young children Hayden and Ava.
With over twenty-eight years of experience, Stacey knows how to aid in the functioning of a top-level wealth management group. Her superior client service and interpersonal skills make her invaluable to the Morgan Stanley team. In addition, she has earned her Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses.
In her free time, Stacey enjoys reading and spending time with her husband Bob and two young children Hayden and Ava.
Barbara Van Der Maas - Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(248) 740-7108(248) 740-7108
Email:barbara.l.vandermaas@morganstanley.com
Barb Van Der Maas is a Registered Client Service Associate for Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for handling client service operations, providing quality assistance to clients and staff, and assisting in the management of business needs.
Barb knows how to provide exceptional service to clients and the staff as a whole. Her years of experience and knowledge of the wealth management industry provide her with the necessary skills to build close client relationships while striving to exceed client service expectations. In addition, she has earned her SIE, Series 7, and 66 licenses. Barb has been a proud member of the team for over 19 years.
In her free time, Barb enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her husband Hans and their family.
Barb knows how to provide exceptional service to clients and the staff as a whole. Her years of experience and knowledge of the wealth management industry provide her with the necessary skills to build close client relationships while striving to exceed client service expectations. In addition, she has earned her SIE, Series 7, and 66 licenses. Barb has been a proud member of the team for over 19 years.
In her free time, Barb enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her husband Hans and their family.
Zach S. Paul - Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(248) 740-7159(248) 740-7159
Email:Zach.paul@morganstanley.com
Zach is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with the firm since 2018.
In 2021, he became a partner of The Fleischer Group because he believed that each client should have the ability and benefits of working with a team. In doing this, he has been able to professionally grow in assisting countless individuals in mapping out their financial future for themselves and for those they most care about. Our clients are our priority, and our team always aims to take the stress of life's financial planning, especially for one's retirement, off of your plate. Zach’s intention is to consistently catalyze one's journey towards achieving their own personal financial goals and freedom.
Zach graduated from Michigan State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, majoring in Finance, and currently hold multiple licenses. These licenses include the General Securities Representative License (Series 7), NASAA Uniform Combined State Law License (Series 66), Uniform Securities Agent License (Series 63), Resident Producer: Accident and Health, Life Insurance and Variable Annuities Licenses, and a National Mortgage License. He has also been named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetter’s club in the years of 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Zach’s wife Morgan and he, currently reside in Birmingham, Michigan. He is a member of Orchard Lake Country Club. When he is not at work he enjoys playing golf, hockey, working out, and being with family and friends.
In 2021, he became a partner of The Fleischer Group because he believed that each client should have the ability and benefits of working with a team. In doing this, he has been able to professionally grow in assisting countless individuals in mapping out their financial future for themselves and for those they most care about. Our clients are our priority, and our team always aims to take the stress of life's financial planning, especially for one's retirement, off of your plate. Zach’s intention is to consistently catalyze one's journey towards achieving their own personal financial goals and freedom.
Zach graduated from Michigan State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, majoring in Finance, and currently hold multiple licenses. These licenses include the General Securities Representative License (Series 7), NASAA Uniform Combined State Law License (Series 66), Uniform Securities Agent License (Series 63), Resident Producer: Accident and Health, Life Insurance and Variable Annuities Licenses, and a National Mortgage License. He has also been named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetter’s club in the years of 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Zach’s wife Morgan and he, currently reside in Birmingham, Michigan. He is a member of Orchard Lake Country Club. When he is not at work he enjoys playing golf, hockey, working out, and being with family and friends.
Securities Agent: AZ, KS, NV, OH, NC, MA, TX, NM, NH, WA, TN, OR, VT, VA, SC, PA, MN, IL, UT, MT, FL, CA, AR, MI, AL, NJ, MD, GA, DC, OK, CO, WI, SD, NY, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
CA Insurance License #: 4316266
CA Insurance License #: 4316266
Location
101 W Big Beaver Rd
Suite 1200
Troy, MI 48084
US
Direct:
(248) 740-7145(248) 740-7145
Toll-Free:
(800) 227-1931(800) 227-1931
Fax:
(248) 740-9530(248) 740-9530
Hear from Our Clients
After selecting Michael over 20 years ago, he and his team have always handled our accounts with integrity, knowledge, and exemplary character. Michael is an excellent listener, and he explains things succinctly and in a way that is easy to understand. His team responds quickly to any requests that arise along the way. We are so happy we chose to work with them all those years ago.
Fred and Darlene
Verified ClientJuly 9, 2025
Testimonial(s) solicited by Morgan Stanley and provided by current client(s) at the time of publication. No compensation of any kind was provided in exchange for the client testimonial(s) presented. Client testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2019-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Five Star Wealth Advisor
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2025) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2012 Award- 10/22/2011 - 03/09/2012
2013 Award- 10/22/2012 - 03/09/2013
2014 Award- 10/22/2013 - 03/09/2014
2015 Award- 10/22/2014 - 03/09/2015
2016 Award- 10/22/2015 - 03/09/2016
2017 Award- 08/24/2016 - 02/24/2017
2018 Award- 08/30/2017 - 03/19/2018
2019 Award- 08/21/2018 - 03/19/2019
2020 Award- 08/01/2019 - 03/20/2020
2021 Award- 08/10/2020 - 03/19/2021
2022 Award- 09/03/2021 - 03/11/2022
2023 Award- 09/05/2022 - 03/03/2023
2024 Award- 04/10/2023 - 10/31/2023
2025 Award -08/01/2024 – 02/28/2025
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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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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
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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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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1Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
2Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures
2Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Testimonial(s) solicited by Morgan Stanley and provided by current client(s) at the time of publication. No compensation of any kind was provided in exchange for the client testimonial(s) presented. Client testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
