Melone Private Wealth's Family Wealth Planners continues its legacy of client-focused wealth planning excellence

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melone Private Wealth is proud to announce that Lou Melone, CFP®, CEPA®, has been named a 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager, marking his 15th consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction. This rare milestone underscores Melone's long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional generational planning services to high-net-worth families and business owners across Southeast Michigan and beyond.

Additionally, Branden Carney, CFP® has been recognized as a 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager, marking his third time earning the award (2023, 2024, and 2026). His continued recognition reflects his dedication to providing personalized, high-quality financial guidance to families and professional athletes.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award is one of the most respected honors in the wealth management industry. Recipients are selected based on a rigorous, multifactor evaluation process that includes client retention rates, assets under management, regulatory history, professional credentials, and peer and firm nominations. Candidates cannot pay to be considered or included, reinforcing the integrity and independence of the award.

Each year, thousands of wealth managers are considered, with only a select percentage earning this distinction in their respective markets.

Lou Melone, CFP®, CEPA®, Managing Partner, reflected on the recognition, stating:
"Fifteen consecutive years are incredibly meaningful—not just as a personal milestone, but as a reflection of the trust our clients place in us every day. Our mission has always been to bring clarity and confidence to our clients' financial lives. This recognition reinforces our team's fiduciary duties to always doing the right thing, putting clients first, and continuously striving to deliver the highest level of service."

With three decades of experience, Lou Melone holds both the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designations. Together with Branden Carney, CFP® and the broader team, Melone Private Wealth is known for its goal-focused, planning driven approach for wealth planning to the higher-net-worth families it serves.

For more information, visit: https://www.meloneprivatewealth.com/

About Five Star Professional
Five Star Professional, founded in 2003, conducts market research to identify professionals who deliver exceptional client service. The Five Star Wealth Manager award program operates in more than 45 markets across the United States and is a trusted resource for consumers seeking experienced financial professionals.
For more information, visit: https://fivestarprofessional.com/public/wmresearch

Award Disclosure
The Five Star Wealth Manager award is not indicative of future performance and does not guarantee investment success.

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