Cetera has added two seasoned financial advisors to its growing network, welcoming Chris Sauve and Dominic Benetti of Great Lakes Wealth Advisors, a Michigan-based practice overseeing approximately *$147 million in assets under administration. The pair will join the Cetera Wealth Partners community, strengthening Cetera’s footprint across the Midwest.
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Born and raised in Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Sauve and Benetti met early in their careers while working at separate wealth management firms. United by shared values and a desire to help families who often struggled to find reliable financial guidance, they teamed up to launch Great Lakes Wealth Advisors an independent practice committed to clear education, fiduciary planning, and personalized wealth management.
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Their move to Cetera comes after LPL Financial announced its acquisition of Commonwealth, prompting Sauve and Benetti to reassess where they could best continue serving clients with the attention and resources they deserve.
“We were concerned about becoming just two advisors among 30,000,” Sauve said. “We wanted to remain a priority both for ourselves and for our clients. Cetera gives us the tools, service, and support we need to grow confidently in today’s evolving financial environment.”
Benetti echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of independence and community.
“We’ve built our reputation on helping people understand personal finance in a way that feels approachable,” he said. “Cetera aligns with our mission, giving us access to technology, investment options, and a service model that puts clients first.”
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Tom Halloran, Cetera Advisor Channel Leader, praised the duo’s strong community roots and commitment to education.
“Chris and Dom run an exceptional practice,” Halloran said. “Cetera is proud to provide them the personalized support they’re used to, and we believe our Regional Growth Team will help accelerate their next chapter.”
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