Brian Franke

Brian is one of the Principals of Integrated Capital Management and holds the position of Chief Financial Officer. He also chairs the Financial Planning Committee. He has extensive personal and professional experience in the realm of financial planning for business owners, physicians, attorneys, corporate executives, and high net worth individuals. Brian’s focus is to help individuals become goal-oriented in their thinking and to create financial plans that utilize strategies and portfolio investments to work towards achieving those goals.

Brian received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is also an MBA graduate in Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles and has attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification. Brian has been recognized by Hour Detroit Magazine as one of the top-scoring wealth managers in the Detroit area.

Brian has many years of experience in finance, leadership, and wealth management. Previously, Brian held several financial leadership positions in various departments within Ford Motor Company, where he developed the skills for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. While working at Ford, Brian was awarded for his performance and expertise with an overseas assignment in Japan and a Corporate Fellowship.

Outside of work, Brian is a former board member of the Michigan State University Detroit Executive Forum and a Founder and President of the UCLA Club of Michigan. He resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Kara and their two children.

Professional Distinctions

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Michigan State University
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of Michigan
  • M.B.A. Finance – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • CFP® – Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
  • Series 66 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  • Life and Health Insurance License – Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
  • UCLA Club of Michigan – President
  • Former Board Member – Michigan State University Detroit Executive Forum
  • Top-Scoring Wealth Managers in the Detroit Area – Hour Detroit Magazine (2012 – 2024)*

*For description of award criteria please see legal disclosures

Get to Know Brian

Born: Traverse City, Michigan
Favorite Food: Pizza, second choice is Mexican (very close)
Favorite Sports Team: Detroit Red Wings
Activities and Interests: Competitive roller hockey, road biking, spending time on the lake with my family and friends
Something You May Not Know About Brian: Brian is a mixed gas certified scuba diver to 200 ft.

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