Your Partner for Confident Retirement & Financial Independence

At CochranMickels Retirement Specialists, LLC, we help individuals and couples approaching or enjoying retirement build financial confidence and pursue the life they’ve dreamed of — with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind.


Whether you’re planning for retirement income, preserving your legacy, or navigating complex financial decisions, we offer personalized strategies rooted in fiduciary commitment and long-term client care.



Your goals, values, and financial future are unique — your planning should be too.

Your Goals, Our Commitment

Why CochranMickels?

We partner with clients who want more than cookie-cutter advice. Our focus is on:

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A personalized planning experience 

We build customized financial plans that evolve as your life and goals change.

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Transparent, fee-only guidance you can trust

As fiduciaries, we put your interests first — always.

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Comprehensive service that adapts to your needs

From investment management to retirement, estate planning, and beyond, we take a holistic view of your financial life.

Our Core Services — Designed Around You

Financial Planning

A tailored roadmap that reflects what matters most to you — retirement goals, cash flow, risk management, and legacy planning.

Investment Management

Disciplined portfolio strategies aligned with your objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement Planning

Income planning, Social Security optimization, risk control, and distribution strategies you can feel confident about.

Estate Planning

Protect your wealth and ensure your legacy supports the people and causes most important to you.

If You’re Not Sure Where to Start

We specialize in helping adults age 50+ transition into and succeed in retirement — emotionally, financially, and strategically.
Whether you’re local to Huntsville or elsewhere in the Southeast, we serve clients who seek:

  • Clear financial direction
  • Confidence with money decisions
  • A long-term partner they can rely on

Meet the Team

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Mike Mickels

President

Decades of experience guiding clients toward thoughtful retirement outcomes.

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Lucas Staples

Director of Operations & Trading

Ensures strategies are implemented with precision.

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Kathy Mickels

Director of Marketing & Client Experience

Oversees client experience and communications.

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What Makes Us Different

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Personalized Attention

We intentionally serve a select number of clients to deliver high-touch service.

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 Fiduciary First

Your interests always come first.

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Education & Empowerment

We help you understand your finances so you can make confident decisions.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule your complimentary consultation and take the first step toward a retirement strategy built around you.


Phone: (256) 417-4870 or 407-220-1040

Email: info@cochranmickels.com