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Fortitude Wealth Planners Financial Advising

Serving Individuals & Families at Every Stage of Life

 


Financial Advising

Serving Families & Individuals at Every Stage of Life

Discover Our Holistic Approach to Financial Planning

Financial success is about more than numbers—it’s about building a clear direction for your future and the people who matter most. Our approach integrates every element of your financial life into a unified strategy, from investments and retirement planning to education, risk protection, and legacy considerations. By connecting each decision to your long-term goals, we create a plan that is focused, flexible, and built to evolve with you.

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Learn

Gain a Complete Understanding of Your Financial Picture and Long-Term Objectives

Every successful financial strategy begins with understanding where you are today and where you want to go tomorrow. During the Learn phase, we take the time to understand your financial situation, goals, priorities, risk tolerance, family considerations, and long-term aspirations.


Analyze

Evaluate Opportunities, Risks, and Strategies to Support Informed Decisions

Once we have a clear understanding of your goals, we conduct a thorough analysis of your financial landscape. We assess assets, liabilities, income sources, investment allocations, retirement readiness, tax considerations, and potential risks that may impact your future.


Design

Develop a Personalized Financial Strategy Built Around Your Goals

Financial planning is not one-size-fits-all. In the Design phase, we create customized strategies tailored to your unique objectives, whether they involve retirement planning, wealth preservation, investment management, tax efficiency, estate planning, education funding, or legacy goals.


Navigate

Stay on Course Through Life Changes, Market Shifts, and New Opportunities

Financial success requires ongoing guidance and adaptability. During the Navigate phase, we help you implement your strategy, monitor progress, and make adjustments as your life and financial circumstances evolve. Whether responding to changing market conditions, career transitions, retirement milestones, or unexpected opportunities, we provide proactive advice and ongoing support to help you stay aligned with your goals.

Our Holistic Approach to Financial Planning

Financial success is about more than numbers—it’s about building a clear direction for your future and the people who matter most. Our approach integrates every element of your financial life into a unified strategy, from investments and retirement planning to education, risk protection, and legacy considerations. By connecting each decision to your long-term goals, we create a plan that is focused, flexible, and built to evolve with you.

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Learn 

Gain a Complete Understanding of Your Financial Picture and Long-Term Objectives

Every successful financial strategy begins with understanding where you are today and where you want to go tomorrow. During the Learn phase, we take the time to understand your financial situation, goals, priorities, risk tolerance, family considerations, and long-term aspirations. Through thoughtful conversations and comprehensive discovery, we gather the information needed to build a personalized roadmap that aligns with your values and vision. This foundational step ensures every recommendation is tailored to your unique circumstances and designed to support your financial well-being for years to come


Analyze

Evaluate Opportunities, Risks, and Strategies to Support Informed Decisions

Once we have a clear understanding of your goals, we conduct a thorough analysis of your financial landscape. We assess assets, liabilities, income sources, investment allocations, retirement readiness, tax considerations, and potential risks that may impact your future. By examining both current conditions and future scenarios, we identify opportunities to strengthen your financial position while helping mitigate potential challenges. This analysis provides the clarity needed to make informed decisions with confidence.


Design

Develop a Personalized Financial Strategy Built Around Your Goals

Financial planning is not one-size-fits-all. In the Design phase, we create customized strategies tailored to your unique objectives, whether they involve retirement planning, wealth preservation, investment management, tax efficiency, estate planning, education funding, or legacy goals. Every recommendation is designed to align with your priorities while balancing risk and opportunity. The result is a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a practical roadmap for achieving both short-term and long-term success.


Navigate

Stay on Course Through Life Changes, Market Shifts, and New Opportunities

Financial success requires ongoing guidance and adaptability. During the Navigate phase, we help you implement your strategy, monitor progress, and make adjustments as your life and financial circumstances evolve. Whether responding to changing market conditions, career transitions, retirement milestones, or unexpected opportunities, we provide proactive advice and ongoing support to help you stay aligned with your goals. Through regular reviews and continuous planning, we help ensure your financial strategy remains relevant, resilient, and positioned to support your future with confidence.


What Our Clients Are Saying

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Vickie E.

Fortitude Client

"My experience with Fortitude Wealth planners is a customized plan to meet my specific needs and goals. The team loves to look at the whole picture, not just the investment portion of financial planning. Vicki and Michelle offer so much more than just helping my investments grow. We also work on tax reduction strategies, estate planning. determining when to retire, start social security, Roth conversions, HSA's and CD's. They have also helped me with college planning for my family. Never had an advisor in the past that has been so well rounded and so delightful to work with. I feel valued as a client and have learned so much knowledge even though I came to them with more than average person's investment experience. I feel so blessed to this team as my financial advisors and will continue as a client without a doubt."

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Ruth Ann M.

Fortitude Client

"We met Vicki and Michelle at a retirement seminar at the college and immediately knew they were well-informed experts. Our questions are always answered promptly, and investments are tailored to our personal interests for the long haul. I didn’t just get a financial planner with Fortitude. I made new friends!"

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Alex H.

Fortitude Client

"Working with Vicki & Fortitude Wealth Planners has been a truly valuable experience for me and my family. What started as guidance through Michigan College Planning and FAFSA filing grew into a long-term relationship that has shaped how I approach my finances at every stage. From navigating student debt repayment after earning my professional degrees to building a clear plan for saving and investing, the support has been thoughtful, practical, and tailored to my goals.What stands out most is Vicki’s ability to break down complex financial decisions into smart, manageable steps—whether it’s prioritizing debt, planning for our future, or setting up opportunities for our children. I feel more confident and intentional about our financial path because of this partnership, and that peace of mind is invaluable."

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Bella S.

Fortitude Client

"Vicki and Michelle at Fortitude Wealth Planners are both incredibly attentive and supportive. They genuinely want to guide me on the best financial plan so I can reach my goals, understand my options and set me up for success long-term."

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Merry H.

Fortitude Client

"Now that Fortitude Wealth Planners is running the show I am as comfortable as ever that my money is well invested. Vicki and her entire team are very good at what they do. I can call and get support or answers whenever need be. Being this approachable is the quality I value most."

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Deb L.

Fortitude Client

"I am very happy that I chose Vicki Beam with Fortitude as my Financial Planner. She has always looked out for my best interest and has a way about her that makes one feel comfortable… very caring and always professional. I might add her staff presents themselves in the same caring and professional manner…very pleased!"

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Becki W.

Fortitude Client

"I am comfortable and pleased to be working with Fortitude Wealth Planners to manage my retirement money. What I enjoy the most is that they are down- to- earth people who can talk about real life and whom I can contact easily when necessary. They are very available, and they handle my money competently and responsibly."

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Bertie H. & Elaine C.

Fortitude Client

"Fortitude Wealth Planners are more than just financial planners. They are down to earth people who love what they do. These folks exhibit current financial knowledge and expertise and apply their talents to educate and inform their clientele. They build trust by taking a personal and respectful interest in their clients and offering advice in a very straightforward yet effective manner. This approach helps their clients understand how to manage and understand a somewhat volatile financial environment. We feel extremely safe with the knowledge we obtain from all our interactions with Fortitude Wealth and highly recommend their services to friends and family."

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Connie T.

Fortitude Client

"I am very satisfied with the expert advice and attention that I receive from all the advisors in your firm. Everyone listens well to my financial plans and needs. I feel that my financial plans for the future are well thought out and my investments are safe."

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Shirley K.

Fortitude Client

"Fortitude Wealth Planners are the best planners I have ever worked with. They are always eager to help without having to call several times and waiting for a response. They help with any problems I have had and given me a better understanding about different ways to invest and are able to make me understand things I don’t have a clue about. I feel very confident that I have picked the best company for my personal needs and I would and have recommended them to anyone interested in having peace of mind."

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Jane D. & Nicky N.

Fortitude Client

"We truly appreciate the extraordinary personal service Vicki and her staff provide. She takes the time to understand our goals, interests, and future plans, and consistently tailors her advice to fit our specific needs. Her thoughtful guidance, responsiveness, and genuine care give us great confidence in our financial decisions."

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Gigi R.

Fortitude Client

"Fortitude Wealth Planners is an amazing company run by amazing women. Vicki Beam and Dwiyana Edwards treat you like family the moment you meet them. When you walk through the door there is a welcome sign with your name on it and then greeted with their beautiful smiles. Financially I’m secure because of Vicki’s extensive knowledge and experience. Making wise investments and knowing exactly where your money should be. We meet every few months for a meeting to discuss whether or not any changes need be made. Vicki and Dwiyana also send emails with current events and about what’s happening on the financial front during these trying times.Fortitude is a perfect name for a strong team..thank you for your wisdom."


Meet Our Team

Get to know the experienced advisors dedicated to serving families across the United States with personalized, trusted financial guidance.

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Meet Our Team

Get to know the experienced advisors dedicated to serving families across the United States with personalized, trusted financial guidance.

Vicki Beam

Founder & Financial Advisor

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Michelle Berry

Financial Advisor

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Dwiyana Edwards

Financial Advisor

 


Jessica Moreno

Director of Client Services

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Hope Maurer

Director of Client Services

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Amanda Doyle

Client Coordinator

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Eleanor Nagy

Client Service Representative

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Gunnar Beam

Director of First Impressions

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Elley Beam

Director of Security

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Available Financial Advising Services

Our services are designed to work together as a cohesive strategy, addressing every aspect of your financial life with intention and precision. Each solution is tailored to support your goals, providing clarity, confidence, and long-term financial security.

Our Financial Advising Services

Our services are designed to work together as a cohesive strategy, addressing every aspect of your financial life with intention and precision. Each solution is tailored to support your goals, providing clarity, confidence, and long-term financial security.

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Holistic Financial Planning

Comprehensive financial planning that integrates investments, retirement, insurance, tax strategies, and estate planning into one cohesive approach, helping you align your finances with your goals and long-term vision.

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Retirement Planning

Strategic retirement planning focused on building sustainable income, optimizing investments, and managing risk, helping you confidently transition into retirement while maintaining your lifestyle and long-term financial security.

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Investment strategies

Investment Strategies

Strategic investment management focused on disciplined portfolio construction, diversification, and risk management, helping you grow and preserve wealth while staying aligned with your long-term financial goals and evolving market conditions.

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Insurance Planning

Insurance Planning

Effective insurance planning services designed to assess risks, optimize coverage, and protect your assets, ensuring financial security and peace of mind through tailored solutions that adapt to your evolving needs.

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Wills and estate planning

Wills & Estate Planning

Wills and estate planning services designed to protect your assets, clarify your wishes, and ensure efficient management of your estate while providing long-term security for your family and beneficiaries.

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Trusts and wealth transfers

Trusts & Wealth Transfers

Trust and wealth transfer services focused on structuring assets efficiently, minimizing taxes, and preserving your legacy, ensuring a smooth, controlled transition of wealth aligned with your long-term goals.

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College Savings Plans

College Savings Plans

College savings plan services designed to help families prepare for future education costs through tax-advantaged strategies, disciplined investing, and flexible planning aligned with long-term financial goals and timelines.

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Tax Planning Strategies

Tax Planning Strategies

Tax planning strategy services designed to minimize liabilities, optimize deductions, and improve financial efficiency through proactive planning, helping you keep more of your income while aligning with long-term goals.

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Proudly Serving Families Across The Entire United States.

Traverse City, Michigan Office

Address | 601 S Garfield Ave, Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone | (231) 947-2920

Central Florida Office

Address | 4075 County Road 106 Oxford, FL 34484

Phone | (352) 399-2980

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