Michael Clements, Executive Vice President

Michael Clements, Executive Vice President

Wealth Creation and Protection Strategies

Phone: (419) 843-4737
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Michael Clements has been actively involved in the financial services industry since 1999. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of investment strategies and has built a sound reputation for designing efficient wealth creation and protection strategies for clients with the Financial Design Group.

As Executive Vice President and an equity partner in the Financial Design Group, Michael works closely with the firm’s President, Jim Strasser, to manage and grow the firm while maintaining the “Legacy of Loyalty” that FDG has established with its advisors, employees, clients, and the community. He specializes in working with the firm’s advisors on practice and case development, and manages FDG’s investment advisory and fee-based planning divisions.

Michael continues to serve his private client base and actively consults with the firm’s advisors to develop strategies for the creation and preservation of multi-generational wealth for clients. His advice is grounded in a verifiable process based upon fundamental economic principles. Michael’s private clients include an insurance company, charitable foundations, closely held businesses, and a select handful of high income/higher net worth individuals. He routinely works in conjunction with some of the region’s leading attorneys and accountants to provide complete solutions for his clients that integrate all aspects of their wealth management.

Michael is a graduate of Ohio University and is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. He is one of FDG’s four registered principals. He regularly participates in workshops and study groups to stay on top of the changing economic landscape and wealth management trends and techniques.

Michael is also an avid golfer and an active participant in several community organizations, including the Toledo School for the Arts and Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, where he serves on the boards of directors. Michael resides in Sylvania, Ohio, with his wife Allison, and three children: Foster, Lilly, and Sophia.

DOFU: 01/11/2008
Tracking #: 8120