Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Sean R. Sparkman, AIF®, is the founder of Pathfinders Wealth and an investment adviser representative with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Based in Commerce Township, Michigan, he works with families, retirees, and business owners nationwide by phone and video and throughout Southeast Michigan in person by appointment. His work focuses on retirement income planning, investment management, Social Security, Roth conversions and other tax-aware planning decisions, life insurance, annuities, survivor planning, and long-term family and legacy goals. Sean's approach is simple: every dollar should have a job. Depending on the client, that job may be growth, income, liquidity, tax efficiency, protection, or legacy. The job comes first; the product comes after. Investment advisory services are offered through Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered separately through appropriately licensed insurance professionals. Estate-planning matters may be coordinated with a client's independent attorney; Sean does not provide legal services.

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, Alloy Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the retail and service industries, including multiple years at Chick-fil-A. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Michael Schessler is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Union City, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Retirement Advantage, First Advisors National, and Ohio National Financial Services. He is also the founder of Sustainable Retirement Solutions, an insurance and investment-related practice. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, model portfolios, and an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

Angela Winstead is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 license and four years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Compass Retirement LLC and AE Wealth Management LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder of RetireSimply, where she is involved in insurance sales and services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing model portfolios with discretionary or non-discretionary authority assigned to investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Zollo is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC who holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other financial services firms. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored advice through its network of affiliated offices.

Matthew Dages is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He is also the owner and founder of Bright Wealth Management, a finance and insurance business. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored advice through confidential client profiles and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary authority.

Desirae Martinez is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in veterinary hospital settings for a combined seven years. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and delivers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Martin Rasmussen is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Clearfork Financial Planning. His prior experience includes roles at AE Wealth Management, LLC, Global Financial Advisory, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Rasmussen also serves as an insurance agent with Advisors Excel, writing life insurance, annuities, and Medicare supplements. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers a range of services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Barbara Traylor Smith is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and previously held roles with WealthSource Partners, Avant Garde Advisors, May-Investments Management, and Retirement Outfitters, the latter of which she owns and serves as president. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supported by third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

Galen Bargerstock Jr. is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Encompass More Asset Management LLC, Verity Investments, Inc., and Corecap Investments Inc. He also serves as president of an insurance agency, where he focuses on insurance sales. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies, using a range of analytical approaches and model portfolios.

Lee Busto is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Closetbox. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent with Magellan Financial in Denver. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Tyler Miller is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at New Millennium Group and Al's Sporting Goods. Tyler is also involved with Pine Valley Advisors, where he assists in insurance sales and annuities. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers services through a wide network of affiliated offices and investment adviser representatives.

Caleb Thompson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Sigma Planning Corporation and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. He is also president of Cove Financial Solutions, where he provides life insurance and annuity recommendations and services. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm uses model portfolios, discretionary or non-discretionary authority, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

William Perham is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with firms including LPL Enterprise, Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent providing life insurance and annuity products through Fuchs Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Brennan Hammer is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Ludacka Wealth Partners. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and employs third-party sub-advisers and custodians such as Schwab, Fidelity, and Pershing.