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At our law firm, we strive to provide competent and passionate representation for the immigrant community in all areas of the law. Attorneys Marvin and Marva De Armas are both spanish-speaking Cuban-Americans ready to represent individuals and families throughout their immigration court cases, petitions for family members, green cards and citizenship, and so much more. Having practiced in the Detroit area for many years, they understand what it takes to fight for their clients. See our services page to discover how else we can assist you!

Ben Diaz was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He attended Lansing Eastern High School and received his Bachelor’s of Music (2001) and Master’s of Music (2004) degrees from Michigan State University. He is married to his wonderful wife Kim, who is a registered dental hygienist in Lansing. They have three beautiful daughters, Makana, Mariah and Malaya, and twin boys, Josiah and Cruz.
Ben began taking traditional piano lessons at the age of seven and continued through high school. Although he initially showed little interest and potential, he became inspired by listening to his sisters practice the piano at night and wanted to create the same sounds they did. Eventually Ben won, placed or qualified in local, state, national, and international piano competitions and participated in well-respected camps and seminars.
During his college years, Ben realized that in order to find work he had to become a well-rounded musician, not just a classical pianist. He began playing at weddings, churches and various functions, and accompanied different bands and choirs to learn improvisation techniques and musical styles. He began teaching private students through his own studio and the Community Music School at MSU, and taught group class piano for music majors as a graduate assistant at MSU.
The Diaz School of Piano was established in 2005 to be a refreshing alternative to traditional piano instruction at a more affordable price. To date, over 500 students have attended workshops, enrolled in classes, or participated in lessons at the Diaz School of Piano. Ben intends to make the experience of learning to play the piano rewarding, social, and fun as he teaches students to develop the necessary skills and principles to become pianists for a lifetime.

Curious about what it is exactly that I can help with? I help you answer the questions such as:

-“When can I retire?”
-“Am I being tax efficient?”
-“What about Medicare and the timing of social security benefits?”

These are just some of the many questions we look to help answer in a simple and understandable manner.

Our process:

Step 1) We figure out where do you stand financially today.
Step 2) We paint the picture of where you would like to be financially in the future.
Step 3) We take all of that information and figure out how to optimize what you’re doing today in order to help you get to where you want to be in the future.
Step 4) We deploy your personalized strategy and invest in a tax-efficient manner.
Step 5) We monitor your progress to help keep you on track towards your desired financial future.

At the professional level, I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. I worked ten years as a loan analyst for a Credit Union before moving to Michigan.

On a personal level, I’m originally from Florida believe it or not, but happy to be part of the West Michigan community along with my wife, Britney, and our two kids. When I’m not at the office, you’ll find me watching and/or playing a variety of sports, exercising and spending time with my family.

We would be honored to connect with you and see if we are a good fit for partnering together to help you achieve your goals. Our process starts with a 15 minute introductory call. Please call to schedule.
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