Advisors at this firm
David B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Saginaw, MI
Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc.
David Becker is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc. since 2025. He previously worked at Securities Equity Group for 15 years and has operated Premier Financial Group since 1999. Becker is president of Mid Michigan Teen Challenge, a Christian rehabilitation organization. Great Lakes Retirement Solutions serves individual and corporate clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party adviser placement. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory for asset allocation and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often engaging in co-adviser arrangements to support client oversight.
Matthew S
Series 66
Saginaw, MI
Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc.
Matthew Starke is a financial advisor with Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc. in Saginaw, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Lakes Retirement Solutions LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for Jolt Credit Union. Great Lakes Retirement Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party adviser placement. The firm employs individualized asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports client relationships through ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.
Paul C
Series 65
Saginaw, MI
Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc.
Paul Card is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc. in Midland, MI, where he has worked since 2018. He also has over 20 years of experience with Smith & Co, CPA's, PLC, an accounting firm where he provides certified public accountant services. Great Lakes Retirement Solutions serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporations and business entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs individualized asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and often uses co-adviser arrangements to support client relationships.
Zachery S
Series 63, Series 65
Saginaw, MI
Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc.
Zachery Smith is a financial advisor at Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Richmark Private Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life insurance agent operating under Premier Financial Group, where he assists clients with insurance coverage decisions. Great Lakes Retirement Solutions, Inc. serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporations and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party adviser placement. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory in constructing and monitoring portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing co-adviser arrangements to support client relationships.
