Founder and President
Richard is the founder of Cranbrook Wealth Management, LLC. He was a pioneer in comprehensive financial planning in the...
About Cranbrook Wealth Management
Since 2004, Cranbrook Wealth Management has taken a lifetime perspective to clients' complex financial situations as their trusted, SEC-registered independent investment advisory firm. With more than $900 million in client assets under management, the team of professionals at Cranbrook Wealth execute with discipline and competency, building client relationships through expertise, trust and empathy.
From portfolio management and investment guidance to strategic wealth planning across a variety of disciplines, let us be your Advisors for Life.
Our Team
Chief Executive Officer
Casey is responsible for managing the firm as well as advising clients of his own – particularly corporate executives...
Investment Adviser Representative
Mark has been advising and servicing clients since he entered the financial planning profession in 1997. He strives to...
Investment Adviser Representative
Logan joined the firm in 2015. In addition to advising his own clients, Logan also assists the firm principals in...
Associate & Analyst
Dominic graduated from Clemson University in May of 2019 and joined the firm shortly thereafter. Dominic assists the...
Latest Blog Post
Our firm crossed a big milestone today, one that many in our industry chase for decades. And while managing $1 billion in client assets is remarkable, it's only possible because of the trust our clients continue to place in us, to execute their financial plans with discipline and competency and...
Complex employment contracts, with untraditional benefits packages and a myriad of equity grants and options, are commonplace at the upper echelons of corporate leadership. It is crucial that these employees understand the facets of the contract, can manage the tax and cash flow implications that could be triggered by some elements of the package, and plan for wealth-building events and milestones accordingly.
At Cranbrook Wealth, our investment professionals are seasoned in reviewing corporate employment contracts and setting a wealth management strategy that aligns with your current lifestyle needs as well as family legacy goals. We typically encourage executives with employment contracts to carefully consider the following areas:
The magic of compounding means anyone who starts saving at a young age, say in his or her early 20s, and lives until old age, can built wealth by saving relatively little each year compared to someone who starts much later. If you’re a young person who has established an emergency fund, owes little-to-no debt, and can easily afford your monthly living expenses, you may be ready to begin a lifelong investing journey!
Here are the first three accounts we typically point young investors to as they gain experience and accumulate assets and income...