Ari Katz, MBA, Financial Advisor

08/28/2026

In the U.S., about 5.9 million teachers educate over 54 million students in grades K-12. Of those teachers, 57% are elementary and middle school teachers.

08/21/2026

An Olympic sized pool holds approximately 660,000 gallons of water. It would take on average about 51 days of continuous flow to fill up with a standard garden hose.

Enjoying our last few weeks of summer at the pool. What are you doing to close out the summer season?

08/14/2026

Household vehicles spend 95% of the time parked and driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day.

If anyone is going to be at the Woodward Dream Cruise, I'll have my Datsun on Old Woodward near the Birmingham Theater – similar spot as 2025 (Pictured). Stop by and say hi!

08/10/2026

Every parent wants to give their child a strong financial start. Let’s connect if you’d like guidance on what might be the right investment vehicle for your family’s goals and priorities.

Explore the different investment accounts that can help you support your child’s financial future.

08/05/2026

The economy is showing resilience, but risks remain. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss how the evolving economic landscape may affect your personal portfolio.

4 economic forces driving growth — and 4 risks to watch.

08/03/2026

Proud to be part of a firm where trust isn’t just talked about — it’s built every day.​

Ameriprise Financial was named one of Newsweek’s 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies in America, recognizing our commitment to strong governance, ethical practices, and always putting clients first.​

Trust is foundational to the relationships we build and the guidance we provide, and we're grateful to work for a firm that shares those values.​

Learn more about Ameriprise Financial performance in the investment industry: https://bit.ly/3df9a5L

07/27/2026

Proud dad moment: Sadie (11) won "Award of Distinction" for her sculpture at the annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show's youth artist competition! Her piece, titled "Fish Out of Water", was described by the judges as having exquisite detail and a great use of color, and they loved that she included the glass eye. Congratulations Sadie!

07/24/2026

The city of Detroit was founded 325 years ago on July 24, 1701 by Frenchman Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac.

07/13/2026

An annual tradition! Sadie was a three-time youth judge at the 2026 Northville Concours. Assigned to the Pre-War American Luxury class, she evaluated each car's design, engineering, style and craftsmanship. She took her job very seriously and had a lot of fun in the process. Thank you to the car owners for sharing their knowledge and stories with her, and for letting her experience sitting in the rumble seat!

07/10/2026

the United States has hosted the World Cup twice, 1994 and 2026. I was fortunate to attend the US vs Switzerland game at the Silverdome in 1994. That game ended in a 1-1 tie.