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Melissa Southwell, CEP®, CDFA®

Financial Advisor, Certified Estate Planner®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

Phone:  (734) 632-0900 ext. 3

Fax:  (734) 632-0899

E-mail:  Melissa@MakingInvestingPersonal.com

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Our Primary Purpose

Joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2009, shortly after the stock market collapse of 2008, was an eye-opening experience. Stocks had recently plummeted.  Banks and automotive companies were failing.  Investors were fearful of what the future would bring.  As someone new to this financial world, it was a lot to comprehend in a short amount of time… yet, I was ready for the challenge.

I have always enjoyed trying to fit in the missing pieces of the puzzle.  Whenever a challenge is placed before me, I see it as a hurdle, not as a barrier.  This determination is what led me to graduate the University of Michigan at the top of my class in only three years, and it is what drives me to bring the highest quality of investment advice and service to my clients every day.

I strongly believe that a person's mindset is one of the biggest contributors (or detriments) to having a happy and well-aligned lifestyle.  My goal as a Financial Advisor is to help inspire my clients to see the bigger picture, focus on the long-term, set manageable goals that align with their unique dreams for the future, and help them think outside of the box.  In addition, I hope to empower each and every individual that crosses my path to know that with a little determination, persistence, and focus, you can have the retirement you deserve.  You just need to be willing to work for it.

I hope you enjoyed getting to learn a little bit about me, and I would love to get to know more about you.  If you feel that we would work well together, please reach out, and we can set up a casual, introductory call to discuss what is most important to you.

Warm Regards,

Melissa