Our Team

Joseph E. Ciesinski, AAMS®

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR AND INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE

Phone: 248-353-6570 ext 218

E-mail: Joseph.Ciesinski@lpl.com

After starting his career in financial services with Comerica Bank in 1991 and working there for over 20 years, Joe moved on to establish Ciesinski Wealth Management and teamed up with The America Group and LPL Financial in 2011. With greater flexibility and a wider breadth of investment choices, Joe felt it was the best choice for his clientele. It’s always been his priority to provide optimum solutions for his clients.

With nearly three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Joe bills himself as a Personal Chief Financial Advocate for his clients. Joe’s greatest strength is that he cares deeply for each and every one of his clients, building deep and long-lasting relationships. Joe attended Kalamazoo College from 1987-1991 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration. He holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 Securities Licenses with LPL Financial as well as Life and Health insurance licenses, and he is an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR).

An Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®), Joe provides comprehensive, professional planning services. To earn the AAMS® designation, he completed an approved education program, passed a rigorous examination and meets stringent experience requirements. Joe also adheres to a professional Code of Ethics and he fulfills annual continuing education requirements to remain aware of current planning strategies and financial trends.

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Michelle Skop

LPL REGISTERED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Phone: 248-353-6570 ext 318

E-mail: Michelle.Skop@lpl.com

After working as a personal banker at Chase, Michelle found herself more interested in the investment side of the industry and decided to leave retail banking. Michelle’s intuition was to start as an assistant working with Joe instead of rushing to be an advisor. In her opinion, this would allow her to learn from someone who had been in the business a while and who definitely knew the ropes. Day to day, Michelle loves the clients that Ciesinski Wealth Management works with and enjoys helping them with their financial needs.

Michelle has a diverse background that compliments the work she does with Joe and they have now worked together for 15 years. Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2002. She holds Series 6, 7, 63 licenses with LPL as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. She’s worked with people from many different backgrounds and as a result, she has learned to listen intently and to ask in-depth questions in order to truly find out more about what someone needs.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with friends and family. Her son is in college studying business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and she loves spending time with him when his schedule permits. When she’s with her family and friends, Michelle likes to go to the movies, read, ride her bike and enjoy the outdoors. Michelle also likes to help with local community projects such as refurbishing the playgrounds in the city along with aiding other local charities.

William G. Siegert

INVESTMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Phone: 248-353-6570 ext 216

E-mail: William.Siegert@lpl.com

Bill’s career prior to the financial services industry was spent in three positions: (1) Auditing companies and organizations from “the outside” as a Certified Public Accountant, (2) Auditing a public company from “the inside” as an Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Supervisor and (3) as a Corporate Controller and Treasurer generating financial statements and managing all financial aspects for a company that was both privately and publicly held during portions of his twenty-year tenure. He entered the financial services industry due to a lifelong interest in investing, an enthusiasm that has continued to grow during his professional career.

This firm was a good fit for Bill because he could work for/with an individual who shared values of honesty and integrity and was equally fascinated with the workings of our economy and its constant change. He enjoys staying abreast of all financial markets and using his experience to help clients act on the opportunities offered by the changing markets.

Bill holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University, 1977. His Michigan CPA certificate was earned in July 1979. He holds Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses.

In his spare time he enjoys playing golf with his traveling golf club, his golf league and his wife on weekends. He also likes chopping wood and jogging with the family dog, Griswold.

Cheryl Vink

RECEPTIONIST

Phone: 248-353-6570

E-mail: Cheryl.Vink@lpl.com

Cheryl is the America Group’s receptionist and welcomes all visitors to the firm. She is responsible for our lobby area and provides additional administrative support. She graduated from the Detroit College of Business with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Office Administration.

Cheryl’s broad range of administrative experiences and advanced office skills is a huge asset in assisting with special projects. She loves working with others and is very excited about her role as “Director of First Impressions.”

If you love the movies, you may want to join Cheryl sometime after work as she is a big “movie buff.” Cheryl also loves spending her free time with her husband Gery and twin daughters, Cynthia and Catherine.

Randy Malloy

PARA PLANNER

Phone: 248-353-6570 ext 351

E-mail: Randy.Malloy@lpl.com

Randy works as a Para Planner in the America Group Financial Planning Department. His role includes analyzing clients’ financial situations and collaborating with advisors to assist with financial planning. He prepares retirement, life insurance, education and investment analysis using a variety of software platforms, including eMoney and Morningstar Workstation. Randy’s experience specifically in financial planning coupled with his FINRA Registrations, allows him to support advisors with Case Design services.

Prior to joining the America Group team, he gained his training and experience from his previous work in financial planning with Hantz Financial Services where he specialized in financial planning. He holds a Series 7 and 66 registrations with LPL Financial. He is licensed in the State of Michigan for Life, Health, VC, Property, and Casualty.

Randy is a graduate of Oakland University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. When he’s not working you can find him spending time with family and friends. He also loves playing or watching Ice Hockey.

America Group Retirement Strategy Centers is a separate entity from LPL Financial, and its associates are separate from Ciesinski Wealth Management.

Our Team

Joseph E. Ciesinski, AAMS®

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR AND INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE