Hantz Financial Services

Hantz Financial Services

John Hantz founded Hantz Financial Services in 1998 in Southfield, Michigan, initially as Hantz Group, a financial services firm offering wealth management and insurance. The Hantz family wealth originates from the success of Hantz Group, which expanded to over 40 offices across Michigan. The firm is led by John Hantz and his son Mike Hantz, who serves as CEO. The firm's investment strategy spans multiple asset classes, including direct real estate holdings, energy production assets, and agricultural land. A notable venture is Hantz Farms, which in 2009 began acquiring vacant lots in Detroit for urban forestry and agriculture, purchasing over 1,500 parcels from the city. Hantz Financial Services also invests in oil and gas production, with holdings in Michigan and other regions. The firm takes a direct-investment approach rather than relying on fund-of-funds structures. Hantz Financial Services employs an estimated 100+ professionals across its wealth management and investment arms, although the firm does not publicly disclose total headcount. The firm maintains its headquarters in Southfield and has advisory offices throughout Michigan. In 2009, John Hantz launched Hantz Farms as an operating company, which has been a notable part of the firm's real-asset portfolio. The firm also operates Hantz Insurance Agency, providing insurance products to clients. A structural differentiator is Hantz's integration of wealth management with direct operating businesses — the firm both advises families and deploys its own capital alongside them into tangible assets like farmland and energy. This model allows the firm to control assets directly rather than relying on external managers.