Meet the Butterworths: A Legacy of Advocacy and Expertise
MP Butterworth & Associates began with a promise to help families facing the toughest challenges. When Mike Butterworth was in fifth grade, he befriended Michael O’Connell, who lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Witnessing the daily challenges of a family managing special needs, Mike realized that traditional financial guidance wasn’t enough—families needed an advocate who could help with financial plans while working with an attorney to navigate benefits, legal documents, and long-term planning.
Today, while Mike continues his lifelong commitment, his son Chris plays a key role in shaping the firm’s future. Chris has introduced fresh ideas and modern strategies that have refined our client engagement and streamlined our processes, allowing us to better serve the evolving needs of our community. Together, their leadership blends enduring dedication with innovative thinking, reinforcing our goal of simplifying the complex.
Mike Butterworth
Chris Butterworth
How do we help guide you through life’s challenges? Let's unpack It.
From the first hello to every life event, we’ve built a process that prioritizes your family’s comfort and confidence. This process includes working with your attorney when needed for legal services related to special needs planning.
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Personal Connection: We never rush through introductions. You’ll quickly see that we care about your family’s story—past, present, and future.
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Holistic Review: We look beyond numbers, digging into everyday realities, from school district accommodations to SSI eligibility.
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Strategy & Results: Our plans address both the financial and emotional considerations. We strategize so you can find balance, freedom, and confidence.
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Long-Term Partnership: As life evolves (and it always does), we remain by your side—adapting strategies, filing paperwork, and clarifying new hurdles that might arise.
Our values reflect who we are—and who we strive to be.
Honesty First:
We believe in giving you the unvarnished truth—even if it’s hard to hear—because dedication is proven with transparency.
Respect & Inclusion:
Every family, every individual, deserves dignity and understanding. Your experiences and concerns matter deeply to us.
Expertise, Simplified:
We stay at the forefront of financial and legal insights, but we believe in breaking down complexities, not complicating them.
Persistence & Discipline:
Some goals may feel insurmountable. We tackle them piece by piece, advocating tirelessly on your behalf.
Family-Focused Legacy:
Our father-and-son partnership helps ensure continuity and care for generations to come, so you always feel in good hands.
Are you ready to handle the intricacies of your financial future?
If the answer isn’t a wholehearted ‘yes,’ let’s talk.
We know how quickly uncertainty can overshadow everyday life—especially when you’re balancing medical appointments, navigating school systems, or planning for retirement income. That’s why we take on the heavy lifting and help our clients actually do the hard parts. Our goal is to help you feel prepared and supported, no matter what your future holds.
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Registered Representative of and securities offered through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (BFCFS)Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through BFC Planning, Inc. MP Butterworth & Associates, BFCFS, and BFC Planning, Inc. are not affiliated entities. There are risks involved with investing which may include market fluctuation and possible loss of principal value. Our firm does not provide tax or legal advice.
Licensed Insurance Professional. We are an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only. We are not associated with, or endorsed by, any government agency.
*Butterworth & Associates does not provide legal advice and cannot draft legal documents. We are happy to work with a client’s current special needs planning attorney.
No Investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a period of declining values. Any references to protection benefits or lifetime income generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investment products. Insurance and annuity products are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
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