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Michael Lay is a financial advisor in Brighton, Michigan, with 19 years in the industry. After ten years at Executive Wealth Management, Michael joined EP Wealth Advisors in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 70% of advisors in Brighton
Office135 W North St., Brighton, MI 48116
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$2.14 million
Advisors at the firm338
States licensed ?1 state
Services through EP Wealth Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2025 – nowEP Wealth AdvisorsCurrent firm
- 2014 – 2025Executive Wealth Management, LLCPreviously
Contact Michael
(310) 543-4559Firm headquarters in Torrance, CA. Ask for Michael. 135 W North St.Brighton, MI 48116Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageEP Wealth Advisors
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Questions to ask Michael
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call EP Wealth Advisors at (310) 543-4559 and ask for Michael Lay. Michael works from the Brighton, MI office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 70% of advisors in Brighton.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Michael paid?
EP Wealth Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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