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Advice built around you — and your life

Your financial priorities are personal, and your plan should be too. We’ll partner together to clearly define what you’re working toward, follow your progress and make thoughtful adjustments as life changes — because it always does.

With regular check-ins and simple, secure digital access, your financial life stays organized and easy to manage. You’ll gain access to personalized investment solutions and ongoing advice that help you feel confident and supported at every stage.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as scheduling a complimentary initial consultation.

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Areas of focus

  • Family Finances
  • Investments
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Christian Financial Strategies
  • Insurance
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Cash Flow Management Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • Mears Wealth Management Group, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2022-2025
  • Derek S. Mears, Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2023-2024

Community participation

Derek Community Participation:

  • DeLand Breakfast Rotary, Member, Past President
  • Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, President
  • Stetson University Business School Foundation, Board Member
  • West Volusia Young Life, Past Chair
  • Leadership DeLand/Leadership Stetson

Michaela Community Participation:

  • Junior Service League of DeLand, Treasurer
  • Rotaract Club of DeLand, Sergeant at Arms