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Howard L. Margolis

Howard L. Margolis, AIF®, CTFA Senior Vice President/Investments

Howard L. Margolis, AIF, CTFA

Senior Vice President/Investments

My interest in finance began many years ago as I watched my father, a novice and unsophisticated investor, get sold on unsuitable investment products and seeing the emotional and financial impact that had on my family.  I made a promise to become educated on investments and to help others make intelligent and informed decisions regarding their financial future. 

After seeing what happened to my dad, I realized the importance of putting my clients’ – individual, institutional, and corporate retirement plans alike – interests first above all else.

I am active in the community, serving on the board of directors for St. Joseph’s Helpers, an organization helping families and individuals in need, especially the elderly, veterans, and people with disabilities, stay in their own homes and remain independent.  Formerly, I served on the Crittenton Hospital Planned Giving board and for the Bank One Trust Company, N.A.  I am a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit, Inc. and the Investment Wealth Institute.  Additionally, I volunteer with Junior Achievement to teach financial literacy.

Certificates

AIF, CTFA

Licenses

  • Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities licenses

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Michigan State University
Client Service Associate

Brendan Cotter

Client Service Associate

An integral member of the team, Brendan is responsible for assisting the team, delivering a top-tier client service experience, and answering client questions.

Brendan began his career working for the Grand Rapid Griffins, serving as the group sales account executive.  He worked on coordinating events, bringing out unique groups, and developing ideas to get more fans to events.  When Brendan is not in the office, he likes to spend time with family and friends and going to Detroit sports games.