About Castle Wealth Group Legal

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The Castle Wealth Group Legal Team

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For over 20 years, our law firm has helped countless families avoid probate, protect assets and navigate through retirement and tax planning and the long-term care journey. Over the years, our clients and other attorneys have looked to us for assistance, estate planning events, training and continued education.

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Attorney Christopher J. Berry

Christopher J. Berry

Esq., CFP®, CELA® The Founder

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Christopher J. Berry is an attorney and financial advisor, author, presenter and host of “The Chris Berry Show,” a weekly radio show and podcast where he talks about wealth, estate and tax planning for the second half of life.

Chris has been involved in legal and financial planning since 1998. Through his continual pursuit of education and drive to serve his clients in the best way possible, he established a law firm and financial planning firm. He’s been seen in Forbes, Kiplinger’s and Crain’s magazines. He has been a member of Ed Slott’s IRA Advisor Group℠.

Chris excels at taking sophisticated legal, financial and tax planning concepts and making them easy to understand for his clients. While his knowledge and detailed. planning techniques are second to none, his strength is in being extremely relatable and easy to understand.

Chris has been given top honors from such organizations as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Avvo and more. He published a book, now available for sale, called “The Caregiver’s Legal Guide to Planning for a Loved One with Chronic Illness.”

Chris is very involved in his local community, serving as a volunteer on numerous boards, including Easter Seals of Michigan and The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and he has won awards for his civic duty, including the Spirit of Detroit award. Over the past few years, he has either contributed or helped raise over $125,000 for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Area Agency on Aging as well as other smaller helping organizations.

Away from the office, Chris spends time with his wife, Rochelle, and kids, Ryan and Madison. He enjoys reading, jiujitsu, CrossFit and time on the lake with his family.

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Ryan Berry

Director of Inspiration

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Ryan was born in 2010 and has grown into a smart, funny, and determined young man who is always busy doing something. He has always loved learning and figuring out how things work, especially when it comes to history, science, and random facts most people would never know.

Over the years his interests have changed a bit, but his drive to stay involved and challenge himself definitely hasn’t. Ryan is active in swimming, marching band, and DECA, and enjoys the friendships, competition, and experiences that come with each of them. He still enjoys music and has played piano for many years. He also loves animals, reading, gaming, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.

Ryan has a quiet determination about him and tends to dive fully into the things that matter to him. Whether he’s practicing with the band, competing, swimming, or learning something new, he brings curiosity, humor, and heart to everything he does—which makes him very deserving of the title Director of Inspiration.

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Madison Berry

Director of Sass

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Madison charged into the world in 2012 and has become the master of her world. She is full of joy and attitude. Madison is active in soccer. She also participates in Odyssey of the Mind with a group of students at Hartland Middle School. Maddie loves to sing and takes piano lessons as well as plays Flute in the school band. She can’t wait to join the high school Marching Band in the coming years. Maddie enjoys Legos and she loves to watch movies and is an amazing reader. She has four cats and a dog that she adores and would have more if she could! She wants to be an intensive care pediatrician when she grows up – unless she becomes president where she plans on changing the world for the better! She has conquered the world with her strong convictions and social adeptness. Maddie is very interested in current politics and is very vocal about her beliefs and how she wants them implemented. She takes on new situations with such gusto, aplomb and a positive attitude and directness that she has truly earned the title of Director of Sass!
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Brandi Williams

Client Service Coordinator

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Brandi is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in customer service and office management. Over the years, she has honed leadership skills, enhanced client satisfaction, and supported a dynamic team environment. Outside of her career, she enjoys a fulfilling family life with three children, Arron, Scott, McKena, and fiancé, Brandon. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Brandi loves camping, fishing, hunting, spending time on the water, and cherishing every opportunity to create lasting memories with her loved ones.

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Sal Curcuru

Certified Public Accountant

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Sal works with solopreneur and family-owned business owners who are being affected by high taxes. The tax savings from our strategies help business owners grow their businesses faster.

Sal received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Wayne State University. His undergraduate major was in accounting and he finished in the top 5% of his graduating class. He is a lifelong member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Golden Key national honor societies. He is a graduate of the Wayne State University Law School and received his MBA from Oakland University.

He is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and is authorized to practice in the U.S. Tax Court. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Tax Section, the Michigan Association of CPAs Federal Tax Task Force, and the IRS Liaison Committee of the American Academy of Attorney-CPAs. He currently serves as chair of the tax committee of the Oakland County Bar Association.

CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® in the U.S.

Neither the firm nor its agents or representatives may give tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with a qualified professional for guidance before making any purchasing decisions.

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Helena Kampwerth

Paralegal

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Helena has over fifteen years of legal experience in Elder Law, Family Law, Medical Malpractice Defense; and varied experience in administration and as a financial secretary/bookkeeper. In 1996 she graduated from Oakland Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences/Paralegal studies.

After 10 years in the Brighton/Howell area, Helena relocated to Lake Fenton, Michigan. She currently is a weekend warrior at her Higgins Lake home; and enjoys time with family and friends golfing, boating, an occasional college sporting event and especially weekends up north. Helena has volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels and is a past member of the Livingston County Consortium on Aging; where she assisted with the Consortium’s annual Caregiver Fair and Senior Power Day events.

Neither the firm nor its agents or representatives may give tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with a qualified professional for guidance before making any purchasing decisions.

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Alex Mulka-Kamyszek

Paralegal

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Alex is a dedicated paralegal committed to providing exceptional and detailed client service. He brings over three years of experience as a paralegal handling review and management responsibilities. For Alex, becoming deeply familiar with clients and their unique situations is vital to providing personalized estate planning services.

Born and raised in northeastern Michigan, Alex attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received his B.A. in 2021. He is an avid Michigan Athletics fan, being a football season ticket holder for 5 years.

Alex currently resides in Wixom, where he enjoys outdoor activities, watching both classic and modern films, and spending time with family and friends as much as possible.

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Melissa Whalen

Paralegal

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Melissa has over 30 years experience as a Paralegal, with an emphasis in Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate. Melissa graduated from Western Michigan University, and received a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Denver Paralegal Institute.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, making pottery, playing pickleball, and kayaking.

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Madyson Mochty

Client Service Coordinator

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Mady is a 2024 graduate of the University of Michigan with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. She earned an associate degree from Oakland Community College in 2021 and competed on the collegiate softball team. She also worked as a nanny for two and a half years, during which she built strong relationships and worked closely with many different families, adapting to their unique needs and dynamics. Through these experiences, she developed a genuine passion for connecting with others and engaging with clients on both a personal and professional level.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking outdoors with her husky, Maizie—often joined by her sister and her dog, Beckham—and unwinding by watching movies and TV shows with family and friends. She values quality time with loved ones, especially cheering on Michigan football and the Detroit Lions, and her weekends are often spent playing card games and making lasting memories with family.

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Natia Weathers

Client Service Coordinator

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Natia was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL. She attended Wheaton College, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a Writing Concentration. Natia has a passion for serving others with kindness, patience, and understanding, which she has demonstrated in various supporting roles across corporate, non-profit, and education settings. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Aaron, her parents, and her two older sisters. In her free time, Natia cares for her many houseplants, watches movies, and reads (her favorite author is Mitch Albom). One day, she hopes to visit all of the National Parks in the United States.

Castle Wealth Group Legal in Brighton MI

Our Family is Dedicated to Helping Your Family

Castle Wealth Group Legal was founded in 2005. Since its inception, our firm has been dedicated to helping families plan, protect and preserve what is important to them. With an exclusive focus on estate, elder law and retirement planning, our firm has carved out a niche and is one of the most respected firms in the state of Michigan.

Our firm started as The Elder Care Firm, but with a new decade and expanded focus, we changed our name in 2020 to Castle Wealth Group.

For over 15 years, our firm has helped countless families avoid probate, protect assets and navigate through the long-term care journey. Over the years, other attorneys have looked to us for assistance, training and continued education.

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