The Betcher Financial Group, which has two offices in Michigan, is joining Securities America, a subsidiary of Ladenberg Thalmann, Securities America announced Thursday.

Betcher Financial Group has nine advisors and $250 million in client assets. Founder and president Joe Betcher heads the Sterling Heights, Mich., office, and Matt Brosky leads the St. Clair, Mich., group. The move fits with the group’s growth plans and will aid in recruiting more advisors, Betcher said.

The firm focuses on tax-favored retirement funding, business insurance planning and income and wealth replacement strategies. Betcher Financial Group was previously with the O.N. Equity Sales Company.