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Joseph Brown is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at SYM Financial Advisors since 2017. He previously worked at ProFed Credit Union and has a background as a student from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves as Treasurer for Northeast Indiana Public Radio, advising on the organization’s financial condition. SYM Financial Advisors offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in client assets using a top-down, tactical asset allocation process implemented through diversified investment vehicles and customized strategies.

Richard Harrison is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SYM Financial Advisors since 2013. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in assets and employs a tactical asset allocation process using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party platforms.

Evan Stark is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at KFG Wealth Management, Korhorn Financial Group, and Securities America Inc. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in assets and employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation process implemented through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party platforms.

Janae O’Rourke is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial advisory. She is currently with SYM Financial Advisors and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Edward Jones. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in assets using a top-down, tactical asset allocation process implemented through diversified investment strategies and overseen by an investment committee.

Michelle Hipskind is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at SYM Financial Advisors since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Shelton Financial Group. She is a member of the board of directors for Humane Fort Wayne, a charitable organization. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in client assets using a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach implemented through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party platforms.

Thomas Ackmann is a financial advisor at SYM Financial Advisors with 15 years at the firm and six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Ackmann serves as an advisory board member for Schwab Retirement Business Services Trust & Custody Advisory Board, assisting in the development and enhancement of Schwab products and services. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in client assets using a top-down, tactical asset allocation process implemented through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party platforms.