- The KMB Group
- A stronger platform for the next chapter
Personalized guidance built on trust, consistency, and long term relationships, now supported by the broader capabilities of
Fortis Capital Advisors.
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A long term partnership
We believe the strongest advisory relationships are built through trust, thoughtful guidance, and a deep commitment to the individuals and families we serve. That means going beyond transactions and beyond one size fits all planning to deliver advice shaped around your goals, values, and the realities of your life.
As part of Fortis Capital Advisors, our team continues to offer the personalized guidance clients value, now supported by broader capabilities that help bring greater coordination, continuity, and confidence to the road ahead.
HOW WE SERVE
- Expertise where it matters most
- Personalized guidance
We take the time to understand each client beyond the balance sheet, including goals, values, family dynamics, and the decisions that shape the future.
- Consistency that builds trust
Strong relationships are built over time. Our service model is grounded in attentiveness, follow through, and a commitment to staying ahead of change.
- Planning that evolves over time
No two clients are the same, and no financial life stands still. We provide tailored guidance that adjusts with care
as life and circumstances change.
- Broader capabilities through Fortis
Clients benefit from expanded planning and advisory resources without losing the personal nature of the relationship.
Greater scope through Fortis
A more comprehensive
approach
Through Fortis Capital Advisors, our team is able to support clients with a
broader range of planning and advisory capabilities, helping bring greater
coordination and clarity to increasingly complex financial needs.
Planning and Strategy
• Financial Planning and Investing
• Tax Strategy and Planning
• Wealth Strategy and Estate Planning
Advanced Wealth Needs
• Private Investments
• Liquidity and Exit Planning
• Concentrated Stock Positions
Protection and Legacy
• Insurance Advisory
• Philanthropy and Impact
- Deep Midwest roots.
A growing national reach.
With deep roots in Michigan and Northwest Ohio, our team was built on the values that continue to define our work today: personal relationships, long term trust, and a commitment to being there for clients through every stage of life.
As our relationships have grown, so has our reach. Today, we serve a growing national clientele, bringing the same relationship first approach to individuals and families across the country while providing the strength, perspective, and resources of the broader Fortis Capital Advisors platform.
This foundation allows us to deliver advice that feels personal, accessible, and consistent, no matter where our clients are located.
Our Team
A team you can trust
Our team brings decades of experience, a planning philosophy centered on long term relationships, and a deep commitment to helping clients and families navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
Steven Berner, CFP®
Managing Director - Wealth Management
Benjamin A. Kusner
Managing Director - Wealth Management
Shane M. Meyer
Managing Director - Wealth Management
Amanda L. McCartney
Relationship Manager
Abbey M. McArthur
Relationship Manager
Adelaina N. Welch
Wealth Analyst
- PARTNERSHIP WITH FORTIS
- Expertise beyond the firm
Whether you are planning for your family, your future, or a more complex financial picture, our team is here to help you navigate it with thoughtful guidance and long term perspective.
Contact
- Take the next step
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