Austin is a financial advisor specializing in comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, he possesses the expertise and knowledge to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. With an impressive array of licenses, including the Series 7 and 66, as well as insurance licenses covering all annuity types, life insurance, and long-term care, Austin is well-equipped to provide his clients with a diverse range of financial solutions. This training includes rigorous coursework and ongoing education requirements, elements that he feels have been crucial in developing his wealth management and investment philosophies.
In January 2016, Austin joined Makranyi Spires Financial of Raymond after graduating Summa Cum Laude with dual degrees in accounting and economics from Adrian College. Since then, he has worked diligently to stay on top of changing industry trends and opportunities to offer thoughtful and timely wealth management and investment strategies to clients. Austin enjoys taking the time to get to know his clients and thoroughly understand their goals, develop recommendations, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each idea, and then implement the option that is in the best interest of his clients.
Outside of work, Austin enjoys exploring with his wife, Meghan, son, Jack, and dog, Finn. Austin and his family embrace their shared love for the outdoors by going camping, hiking, and engaging in all of the activities that Northern Michigan has to offer.
Austin Spires of Makranyi Spires Financial of Raymond James was named on the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list.
Insurance and annuities offered through Raymond James Insurance Group. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is affiliated with Raymond James Insurance Group.
Long-term care insurance policies have exclusions and/or limitations. The cost and availability of life insurance depend on factors such as age, health and the type and amount of insurance purchased. As with most financial decisions, there are expenses associated with the purchase of life insurance. Policies commonly have mortality and expense charges. In addition if a policy is surrendered prematurely, there may be surrender charges and income tax implications. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company.
The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered are under 40, have a minimum of four years' experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. Compensation provided for using the rating. The Research Summary (as of August 2025) included: 49,859 nominations for all rankings, based on thresholds, 28,226 invited to complete online survey, and 4,653 individuals considered and 2,018 individuals won the Next-Gen ranking. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/24 to 3/31/25 and was released on 8/6/25. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. For more information go to https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-next-gen-advisors/.
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