Advisor profile


Your Rochester, MI Financial Advisors

Like the enduring presence of the Rochester Gibbs House in Rochester Hills, McLellan Financial Services offers stability and continuity in wealth management. James and Blake’s collaborative approach helps ensure that families benefit from a comprehensive wealth strategy tailored to their unique needs, including retirement planning, asset allocation, tax strategies, and more. By working with a team that understands the unique challenges and opportunities of the Oakland County and Rochester Hills community, clients get access to personalized investment advice, strategic estate planning, and wealth preservation solutions designed to optimize their financial legacy.

Choosing a family team of financial advisors who are deeply rooted in the community offers local advantages. The McLellan’s understand the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of local families because they share in those same experiences. With a commitment to guiding clients through every life stage—be it retirement planning, investment growth, or generational wealth transfer—James and Blake provide a compassionate, client-focused approach helping families to optimize their financial goals. Just as the Oliver P. Gibbs House has been a steadfast symbol of strength and history in the Rochester Community, McLellan Financial Services is dedicated to building lasting financial legacies for generations.

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Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.

Areas of focus

  • Investments
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Social Security Retirement Benefits
  • Insurance
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Business Retirement Plans
  • Women's Financial Strategies

Education

  • University of Michigan Flint-Business

Awards & recognition

  • McLellan Financial Services, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2023

Previous experience

  • Financial Advisor, McLellan Financial Services, 1992 - Present
  • Vice President, Prudential Financial, 1992-1996
  • Vice President, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., 1980-1992

Community participation

Jim is not only a respected investment professional, but is also a trusted member of his Oakland, Michigan Community. He is a past member of the Oakland County Michigan Sheriff’s investment advisory committee.

He was previously involved with the Warren Michigan Police Internal Order of the police and is a former President of the Lake Oakland Homeowners Association.

Jim is also involved in the Rochester Rotary Club.

Interests

I enjoy biking, playing golf, supporting local sports teams and being involved with charity work.