Team
James Housler, AWMA®
Founder & President
James Housler is the Founder & President of Cypress Capital Wealth Management, an independent wealth management firm serving successful families, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
James began his career advising affluent families at leading financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Private Bank. After a decade in institutional wealth management, he founded Cypress Capital with a clear vision: to combine the investment capabilities and sophistication of a private bank with the personal attention, flexibility, and alignment of an independent advisory firm.
With more than 20 years of experience, James advises families and entrepreneurs through many of their most consequential financial decisions. His work spans investment strategy, liquidity events, estate planning, and the stewardship of multigenerational wealth, with an emphasis on providing thoughtful, highly personalized advice tailored to each family’s objectives.
Beyond Cypress, James serves on the Board of Trustees of Youth on Course, an organization dedicated to expanding access to golf and creating educational, mentorship, and career opportunities for young people. He is also a supporter of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
James lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their four children. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, golf, skiing, and travel.
Mike Murphy
Retirement Plan Services
Over the past 16 years Mike has worked with over 400 retirement plan clients ranging from startup companies to fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. Mike’s leadership provides Cypress Capital the ability to help our clients’ businesses improve efficiencies, including delivering solutions for their employees. In his time off, Mike enjoys golf, college football and traveling with his family. Mike and his family are strong supporters of Best Buddies International and the American Cancer Society. Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Mike now lives in Plymouth with his wife, Stephanie and their four children, Drew, Elliot, Quinn & Maxwell.
Noah Housler, CFP®
Senior Financial Analyst & Financial Advisor
Noah brings experience working with families, individuals, and charitable organizations to develop thoughtful, goal-driven financial strategies that support long-term planning and generational continuity. As a CFP® professional, he designs and implements comprehensive financial plans, helping clients navigate pivotal financial decisions and coordinate strategies across their broader advisory teams.
Noah’s work focuses on aligning investment strategy, cash flow management, tax planning, and estate considerations with an emphasis on simplicity and ease of execution, ensuring clients’ plans remain effective as their lives and priorities evolve.
Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Noah earned his degree in Personal Financial Planning from Western Michigan University and now resides in Ann Arbor. In his time off, he enjoys golf, reading, following sports, and traveling.
