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Michael J. Smela


Michael-James “Mike” Smela has been a financial educator to individuals, families, business owners and financial professionals for more than 30 years. Born and raised in metro-Detroit, Mike and his family have a long history serving and educating our community. After the death of his beloved wife Paula in 2013, Mike re-focused much of his life and professional direction, teaming with the Desmond Family and A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors in 2018 in the capacity as Advanced Funeral Planner and Community Educator.