The Financial Center, LLC logo

The Financial Center, LLC

Updated today

Client assets under management

$0

Clients

211

0% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

70

High

Average account size

$0

About

The Financial Center serves individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, estates and trusts by providing fee‑based financial planning, general consultations, educational seminars and referrals to third‑party advisers. The firm does not maintain discretionary portfolio management or assets under management itself; implementation and account management are arranged through third‑party providers (for example, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.).

The firm’s work centers on long‑term, tailored financial planning and project‑based consultations that address specific needs such as retirement, tax or risk management, with fees and retainer arrangements agreed in advance and plans typically concluding upon delivery. Educational seminars and webinars are a recurring part of the offering—some sessions are arranged by an outside coordinator and provided at no charge while other courses may carry a fee—and advisory representatives are required to hold applicable securities and insurance licenses.

Distinctive features include material affiliations with other financial industry participants: advisory representatives also act as registered representatives of a broker‑dealer, serve as investment adviser representatives of a third‑party RIA, and the firm has an affiliated insurance agency that may receive commissions for sales; the brochure discloses these relationships and the potential conflicts they create. Because the firm neither custodizes client assets nor exercises discretionary trading or proxy voting, its business model—focused on planning, seminars and referral/implementation through affiliated channels—differs from many supported peers that primarily provide ongoing portfolio management for a percentage‑of‑AUM.

Client services

Financial planning Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee project rates available for certain general consultation services.

Commissions

Commissions earned by advisory representatives through brokerage transactions and insurance product sales via affiliated broker/dealer Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning and consultation fees up to $300 per hour, depending on complexity.

Other

Fee-only: Financial Planning fees up to $300 per hour, hourly rate up to $300 for General Consultations, flat fee project rates possible.

Main office location

The Financial Center, LLC

41895 Eleven Mile Road, Suite 102

Novi MI 48375-1806, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Louisiana · Michigan

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

user avatar

David R

Series 63, Series 65

Novi, MI

The Financial Center, LLC

David Robertson is a financial advisor with The Financial Center, LLC in Novi, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Financial Center since 2001 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. The Financial Center provides fee-based financial planning, consultations, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm delivers tailored long-term financial plans and project-based advice without exercising investment discretion, relying on third-party affiliates for implementation and portfolio management.

General retirement planning General tax planning
user avatar

Rocco S

Series 63, Series 65

Livonia, MI

The Financial Center, LLC

Rocco Scarsella is a financial advisor with The Financial Center, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Scarsella serves as president of NICTON Inc., a company that owns an office building, and is involved in tax planning and business consulting through related entities. The Financial Center provides fee-based financial planning, general consultations, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm focuses on delivering tailored financial plans and project-based advice without exercising investment discretion, with implementation handled through third-party affiliates.

General retirement planning General tax planning
user avatar

Timothy R

Series 66

Novi, MI

The Financial Center, LLC

Timothy Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research and The Financial Center, LLC since 2019 and 2020, respectively, and previously held a position at Quicken Loans. Robertson serves as a board member and volunteer for the Fairview Place Condo Association and is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services utilizing various account platforms and third-party strategists.

General retirement planning General tax planning
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through – whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Call (201) 292-4557

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")