Financial Advisor in Saginaw, Michigan

" President and CEO of Gardey Financial Advisors " Former officer in the United States Navy; was the Chief Engineer aboard a hydrofoil stationed in the Caribbean. " Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and in Money and Financial Markets from Columbia University " He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional. " Jon is Past President of the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council " Serves on the Board of Directors of Covenant Healthcare System and on the Delta College Foundation Investment Advisory Committee. " Is treasurer of his son's Boy Scout troop, enjoys racing sailboats and trains as a Taekwondo black belt. " Lives in Freeland with his wife Cheri and their 2 sons. His two older daughters are attending SVSU and CMU.

About Gardey Financial Advisors

Gardey Financial Advisors, an investment management and financial planning firm, founded in 1985 by Kim Gardey, has grown into a team of 18 associates including five Certified Financial Planner professionals and a Chartered Financial Analyst. These professionals work to secure your financial future. Our Advisors have backgrounds that include over 300 years of professional investment management and financial planning experience. These professionals have additional experience in everything from brokerage firms, corporate finance and bank trust departments to higher education, insurance, and real estate. This ensures that you will receive only sound financial advice. We work closely with our client's attorneys, tax preparers, and other professionals. Gardey Financial Advisors services are provided on a fee basis with compensation solely through fees paid directly to the firm by clients. Commissions are not accepted from any source. Professional advice is provided but no products(i.e., stocks, mutual funds, insurance or annuities) are ever sold. Gardey Financial Advisors believes there is a significant conflict of interest if an advisor stands to gain financially from the purchase of any product that he or she recommends to a client. Gardey Financial Advisors is a Fiduciary and the firm's compensation is structured to ensure that all recommendations that are made are in the best interest of the client.

About LPL Financial

Our clients' needs come first. We are committed to providing the highest quality and objective counsel, customized wealth management solutions, and unparalleled service to every client.

In today's complex environment, we add value to the financial decision-making process by utilizing our experience and expertise to guide our clients through the maze of issues facing them and their families.

We always strive for excellence in our clients relationships and promise to do our utmost to exceed expectations. We believe that personal relationships are critical to helping clients achieve their goals and improve the overall quality of their lives.

We are committed and vow to always act with the greatest of ethics, honesty and integrity for every client. We are dedicated to achieving success for our clients within their stated objectives and risk parameters. We strive for mutually rewarding, long-term relationships and to assist our clients and their families for decades.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2017. Began his career in the financial services industry in 2004. Successfully completed the Series 6 and 63 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Hometown is Clinton Township, MI. Married to Angela and they have two children. They have two children: Samantha and Jake (and another due October 2018). He enjoys spending time with his family, golf, softball and cooking.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2016. Began her career in the financial services industry in 2002. Successfully completed the Series 7, 63, and 65 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Earned the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC^®) certification(s). Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Married to Don. They have one child: Caden. Kristie enjoys taking walks outside and time with family.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.