Financial Planning Services In Traverse City, MI

Charles Zhang, CFP®, MBA, MSFS, ChFC®

Our founder and president Charles Zhang is Ranked #1 on Barron’s list of 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors.

 

Released September 15, 2025, covering the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included on Barron’s rankings. We pay a license fee to use the ranking in marketing materials.

 

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Fee-Only Financial Advisory Firm in Traverse City

Zhang Financial, with over $8 billion in regulatory assets under management, strives to set a new standard for your finances. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, client-focused financial guidance grounded in transparency, discipline, and long-term perspective. Our approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals, circumstances, and values, and tailoring strategies designed to align with those priorities over time.

 

We believe that effective wealth management extends beyond investment advice alone. That’s why our team includes in-house Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and licensed attorneys who collaborate to provide a more integrated view of your financial life. By coordinating across investment management, tax planning, and legal considerations, we strive to help clients make informed decisions within a broader financial context.

 

As a fee-only wealth management firm, Zhang Financial takes pride in working WITHOUT conflicts of interest that arise from selling proprietary products, payments from product companies, receiving commissions, kick-backs or soft dollars. We are committed to upholding a fiduciary standard, providing our clients with customized and unbiased financial advice.

 

YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNER IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Our team is proud to possess a wide variety of credentials that set Zhang Financial apart from other financial planning firms in Traverse City, Michigan. These credentials and certifications include:

  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)

Invest Smarter With Zhang Financial

If you live in the Traverse City area and are interested in scheduling a consultation, visit the Zhang Financial office at 236 1/2 E. Front Street #26. The office can also be contacted by telephone at 231-943-6988.

Fee-only, Transparent and Holistic Wealth Management.

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Minimum Investment Requirement $1,000,000 in Michigan or $2,000,000 Outside of Michigan

Zhang Financial

5931 Oakland Drive Portage, MI 49024
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Email: clientservice@zhangfinancial.com | Toll-Free: 888-777-0126

Minimum investment requirement: $1,000,000 in Michigan, $2,000,000 outside of Michigan.
Investment Advice offered through Zhang Financial, a Fee-Only Wealth Management Group.