
James M. Taegel
CRPC®️
DFLT Advisors was founded to serve families in Metro Detroit with independent guidance and a clear path to retirement. Over the years the firm grew by referral, expanding services as clients’ needs evolved. Our mission is simple: deliver planning that helps you retire with confidence, communicate in plain language, and show up consistently for review meetings. See how this connects to
retirement planning and ongoing education across every stage of your transition.
Every relationship begins with discovery, followed by your written plan, an investment alignment, and an implementation checklist. We meet regularly to review progress, adapt to changes, and answer new questions. When specialized needs arise, we coordinate with your tax and legal professionals so your plan stays organized. Ready to talk through your situation and timeline, simply contact us to schedule a conversation.
Our four-advisor team brings years of experience in retirement income, investment management, and insurance planning. You will work with a dedicated advisor supported by a service team that knows your details and follows through. Learn more about our credentials, designations, and community involvement when you meet our team and connect with the people guiding your plan.

CRPC®️

MBA, RICP®️, RFC®️, ChFC®️
DFLT Advisors is independent and aligned with a respected broker-dealer and registered investment adviser for supervision and resources. Independence means product flexibility and a planning-first mindset. If you would like to see how that independence translates to portfolios and cash flow, explore our investment planning overview next.
Are we fiduciaries, who do we serve, and can we meet virtually. Yes, we act in your best interest, we primarily help pre-retirees and retirees across Metro Detroit, and we offer both in-person and virtual meetings from our Clinton Township office. If you are comparing options, read about our process above and then contact us to determine fit.
Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Dooley, Frattini, LaRocca, Taegel & Associates, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated.
Financial Professionals may only conduct business with residents of the states or jurisdictions in which they are properly registered, licensed or exempt from registration and not all of the securities, products and services mentioned are available in every state or jurisdiction
Cambridge does not offer tax or legal advice.
Dooley, Frattini, LaRocca, Taegel and Associates, LLC does not offer tax or legal advice.
To learn more about the background of Cambridge and the Financial Professionals at DFLT Advisors, visit FINRA's Broker Check
*Source Albridge Branch Report for Dooley, Frattini, LaRocca, Taegel & Associates, LLC as of 9/30/2019
**Investment Advisor magazine, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, Division IV; 2003, Division III. Cambridge received the highest marks from its advisors in the Investment Advisor Broker-Dealer of the Year 2017 Division IV category. A broker-dealer becomes eligible for this honor only after a minimum of 10 percent of its producing advisors cast valid ballots. These ballots also rate the broker-dealer in 15 different categories defined by Investment Advisor as relevant challenges and concerns by advisors. The broker-dealers receiving the highest marks in each of four divisions are declared Broker-Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor magazine. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of participating advisors surveyed in June of the 10 years listed. Your experience may vary. Visit thinkadvisor.com.
***Financial Planning magazine, June “FP50”, 2012-2017