Greg has served clients for over 15 years. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), with honors, from the University of Kansas; and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation from the College of Financial Planning. Before opening his own practice, he served as a Sr. Advisor and Vice-President of Investments with two nationally known firms. Greg also holds a Masters degree in Biblical Studies and Theology from Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. Before his business career he served nine years in Christian ministry, mostly in Kenya and Uganda. Greg has served on numerous boards and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Carpenter Place, "Rebuilding Families, Restoring Lives." If you need to develop a retirement or legacy plan, get a second opinion on your investments, or simply rollover an IRA, give Greg a call. He'll be happy to answer your questions or set up a complimentary consultation.…show more
I fix things. My specialties are financial planning, financial literacy education, and investment advice, but over my 30-year career, I've been able to help people fix problems with money, construction projects, meetings, sentence construction, culinary disasters, and academic difficulties. I wish I were like Samantha of the TV show Bewitched and could just twitch my nose to repair everyone's problems. Unfortunately, no magic erupts when I twitch my nose. I help clients using my knowledge, experience, and hard work...although I like to think that our working together has its own magic. My work as a financial literacy educator, financial planner, investment advisor, professor, teacher, copy-editor, writer, presenter, negotiator, researcher, and office manager in a diverse cross section of business, educational, and government organizations has helped me gain the depth of knowledge needed to advise my clients in all aspects of sound financial planning and investment. I have been described as a fast, cheerful, flexible worker who rapidly resolves unexpected problems and project difficulties. I manage work quality and time based on guidelines provided and use my talents to provide customers with top-notch service.…show more
As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® and with over 16 years of experience, Zaim Hajdari has served as a Financial Consultant, committed to providing his clients with the highest level of service and financial advice. Over the course of his career, he has developed a client service philosophy that focuses on fostering highly personal and attentive relationships and delivering customized, objective services. He believes that the key to financial success lies in comprehensive financial planning and utilizing a consultative approach, he works to help his clients manage, preserve, and transfer their wealth. Utilizing asset allocation strategies and risk management techniques, Zaim takes a holistic approach to financial planning and comprehensive wealth management. He looks at each investor-whether an individual, a family or a corporation-as an individual with unique needs and goals. Whatever is important to his clients is important to their financial plan-their home, business, children’s education and more. And while understanding their finances is one part of the financial planning process, Zaim believes understanding them is the most crucial. Taking a “listen first” approach, once he fully understands his clients both personally and professionally, he is able to craft strategies and solutions that fit their lives, and their lifestyles. He also believes the investment process is circular and conducts periodic reviews to track portfolio progress and, if necessary, reevaluate strategies in relation to changes in the market conditions and/ or client objectives. Zaim’s accomplished career in the financial services industry began in 1994 while still attending the City University of New York. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent seven years with J.P Morgan Chase, where he worked his way up to Senior Vice President and Investment Manager of the NYC Retail Investment Services Division, overseeing more than 50 branch offices and nearly $2 billion in assets. Throughout his career with that firm, he was consistently recognized as one of their top financial advisors and managers nationally. In June of 2009, he made a transition to Raymond James, and established The Hajdari Group at 14 Wall Street in the heart of the financial district of NY, attracted by the firm’s long history of strength and stability, as well as its independent culture and mission focused on meeting the needs of each individual investor. But Zaim also recognizes the importance of community engagement and giving back. As such, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for Green Earth Maintenance Services, and is an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council and Iron Hills Civic Association, as well as proud supporter of Ameri-Cares and the National Albanian American Council, among others. In addition, he was featured in a New York Times article for his work with the Principle for a Day Program, and his generosity and commitment to public education and support through civic involvement. In Zaim’s time away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their 2 son’s, as well as fishing, boating, international travel-particularly to his home in Montenegro, on the Adriatic coast-along with golf at the Richmond County Country Club where he is a member.…show more
Brandon Archibald is the founder of The Ivy League Advisory Group, a registered investment advisory firm providing financial strategies from its headquarters in the Greater Boston area. In his role as the group’s Wealth Manager, Brandon’s developed a process that superimposes an individual’s circumstances & goals and then layers them atop a proprietary system that reveals the majority of opportunities many financial professionals may miss. This process can highlight opportunities to minimize risk and taxation, create more income in retirement and greater financial security.…show more
Guy’s experience in the business and estate planning fields is extensive. He has completed many estate plans for families with a net worth in excess of $25,000,000 working with nationally known estate planning attorneys. Guy helped found the National Association of Family Wealth Counselors and was a founding Board Member in The Stewardship Alliance – a group of professionals dedicated to providing legacy and wealth planning to high net worth donors to Christian ministries. He completed the Professional Mentoring Program in 1999 and has lectured at various estate planning council meetings, spoken at many CLU Institutes and has been featured on several A frequent writer and speaker, Guy has spoken to advisors in more than five countries. His most recent book “Market Tune-up” is a recounting of lessons he learned that helped him stay Top of the Table. Other books Guy has written include “Investment Alchemy,” a guide to stock market management; “Why People Buy,” and “Baker’s Dozen – 13 Principles for Financial Success”; each with over 20,000 in print. His best sales idea is “The Box”, an easily understood discussion about the fundamentals of life insurance. Over 500,000 copies have been distributed throughout the financial services industry. In 2006, Guy was elected Secretary of The Executive Committee of The Million Dollar Round Table – the Premier Financial Services Organization with over 35,000 members. Guy has completed his tenure as President in 2010. He was MDRT Foundation President in 2000 and a member of Advanced Association of Life Underwriters (AALU), a Washington D.C. based organization dedicated to working with Congress to formulate industry favorable legislation, and the National Association of Family Wealth Counselors. He received the Pacific Life Preston Hotchkis “Distinguished Achievement Award”. In 1986 Guy formed BTA Advisory Group, a multi-disciplinary organization serving the needs of wealthy families and owners of closely held businesses. Each of BTA’s sister organizations are managed by an experienced professional and partner. In addition to Wealth Teams Solutions, other organizations include The Stewardship Advisors, an estate and legacy planning consulting firm; BMI Consulting, a national management consulting firm specializing in the succession and compensation issues and problems facing closely-held businesses; Economic Research Institute, a compensation and benefits consulting firm; Baker Jensen Investment Advisors, a registered investment advisor. BTA Advisory Group remains primarily an insurance and financial products marketing company. Guy earned a BS/Economics in 1967 from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA/Finance in 1968 from the University of Southern California; Guy earned a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1972 and became a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) in 1981. He holds a Master’s degree in Financial Services (MSFS) and a Master’s in Management (MSM). In addition, Guy is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and a Registered Health Underwriter (RHU). Guy has received his Certified Family Wealth Counselor designation and is a Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). Guy has served on the Board of the Mission Hospital Foundation, and is Chairman of American Family Living. He is an Elder at Grace Church after serving as Chairman of the Deacon Board. He is a Founding Trustee for Grace Classical Academy, a private school for families seeking a classical education. Guy has served as a major gifts fund-raiser for the Orange County Center for Performing Arts and on the fund raising committee for South Coast Repertory; an Advisory Board member for the South Coast YMCA, a Board member of Orange County Teen Challenge. Guy is a past President of the Claremont McKenna Alumni Association, and a member of CMC’s Board of Trustees and on the Advisory Board of the Torrey Institute at BIOLA University.…show more
Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Dallas native. He holds a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Biology, with a minor in Economics, from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. He received his J.D. (Juris Doctor) from The University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from The University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. Ryan holds law licenses in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. Prior to joining Ifrah Financial Services, he practiced corporate law, tax law, and estate planning for a law firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by a position as Chief Legal Officer for an insurance marketing agency in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, he has experience as a tax consultant where he helped small and mid-size business owners with entity restructuring, asset protection, corporate retirement plans, employee benefits planning, health care planning, succession planning, and estate planning. Ryan and his wife, Saretta, live in the Dallas area. They have one daughter, Laila. Ryan is a member of the Addison Midday Rotary Club and he enjoys playing golf in his spare time.…show more
Hi, I'm Larry McClanahan, Principal of SecondHalf Planning &, Investment. SecondHalf is a Portland, Oregon fee-only retirement planning and investment management firm. Our focus is helping you successfully navigate your retirement transition and make the most of your life's second half. If you're within 5 years of retirement or recently retired, I can help you: - Create a financial Roadmap for Retirement that harmonizes the life you want with your financial resources, - Explore through Retirement Coaching the non-financial factors and life issues that are just as important as the money, and - Manage and protect your wealth through tactical portfolio management, freeing you from the burden of research and watching markets.…show more
Director and Investment Strategist is David Cretcher is the author of The Quick Guide to Risk-Managed Investing and a Certified Contributor to Seeking Alpha. Mr. Cretcher has a A.B. in Economics from Miami University and a MBA from the Ohio State University.…show more
At Bridgewater Asset Management, Chris assists in developing clients’ financial plans and designing and managing their investment portfolios. Chris started his career in 1998 as a portfolio manager and investment advisor representative with Huntleigh/Byrne Investment Advisory, and as a financial consultant with Huntleigh Securities. In 2002 he moved to Edward Jones, where he traded and analyzed packaged bond investments, and helped clients build their fixed income portfolios. Chris has earned an Honors BS in Business Administration (Finance) and an Honors BA in English from Saint Louis University, a certificate in Financial Planning from DePaul University, an MBA from Webster University, and a Graduate Certificate in Portfolio Management program from the College for Financial Planning. Additionally, Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. The CFP® designation was granted after extensive training in financial and estate planning, insurance, investments, taxes, employee benefits and retirement planning, and passing a rigorous national exam. This professional designation requires continuing education and adhering to the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct.…show more
Mark D Holmertz is a financial advisor with Lpl Financial LLC, which primarily works with Individuals and High Net Worth Individuals. Mark Holmertz operates out of Libertyville, IL.