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Spectrum Financial Resources

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Client assets under management

$235,211,317

Clients

723

19% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

145

Very High

Average account size

$325,327

About

Spectrum Financial Resources provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory consulting, portfolio management (including advice on variable life/annuity and employer‑sponsored retirement plan assets) and a third‑party investment advisor referral program.

Portfolios are custom‑tailored and typically emphasize mutual funds and ETFs while also using equities, corporate and municipal debt and U.S. government securities, with occasional use of options or margin when deemed appropriate. SFR offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary management and, as of December 31, 2025, managed a larger portion of client assets on a non‑discretionary basis (about $147.8 million non‑discretionary versus $87.5 million discretionary).

The firm’s advisers are also registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and SFR requires clients to direct brokerage and custody to specified providers (including arrangements with firms such as United Planners, Pershing and Schwab), which influences how services are implemented. In addition, a principal provides tax‑preparation services (representing under 5% of his time) and some advisers act as independent insurance agents; these affiliated activities and the firm’s receipt of solicitor, commission and 12b‑1 compensation are disclosed as potential conflicts that SFR manages through policies and client disclosures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Consulting services and seminars

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.75% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually $5,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Commissions may be earned when implementing financial planning recommendations through IARs as registered representatives.

Project-based

Consulting services at $75 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Financial Planning minimum fee: $1,500

Main office location

Spectrum Financial Resources

1661 W. Big Beaver

Troy MI 48084, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Michigan · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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David L

Series 66

Troy, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

David Laidlaw is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources in Troy, MI, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Spectrum Financial since 2014. In addition to his financial advisory role, he operates a law office providing legal and tax preparation services and acts as a notary public. Spectrum Financial Resources offers financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mixed investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long-term holdings and short-term trading strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lucian H

Series 63, Series 65

St. Clair Shores, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Lucian Harbar is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources in St. Clair Shores, MI, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he owns Bunch Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. Spectrum Financial Resources offers financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to build client portfolios, accommodating both discretionary and non-discretionary management styles.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 65

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Kevin McMillan is a financial advisor with Spectrum Financial Resources in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for eight years before joining Spectrum Financial Resources in 2020. Spectrum Financial Resources provides financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, managing portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James W

Series 63, Series 65

St. Clair Shores, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

James Williams is a financial advisor at Spectrum Financial Resources in St. Clair Shores, MI, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with multiple financial and insurance entities, including ownership of Williams & Payne LLC and 22611 Mack Ave LLC. Williams is also a notary and owns an LLC for payroll and tax purposes. Spectrum Financial Resources provides financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to build client portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Daniel H

Series 63, Series 66

Troy, MI

Spectrum Financial Resources

Daniel Hoban is a financial advisor with Spectrum Financial Resources in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Planners' Financial Services since 2009 and has been involved with Spectrum Financial Resources since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Hoban is a tax preparer and a notary public. Spectrum Financial Resources provides financial planning, advisory consulting, and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to build portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing supervision and re-optimization.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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