IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

James Neaylon is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. for 25 years and Equitable Advisors for one year. Outside of his advisory work, Neaylon serves as president of the Illinois Manufacturing Foundation, a nonprofit focused on adult education, and holds board positions with several nonprofit organizations related to mental health and education. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and a focus on non–high-net-worth individuals, combining traditional investment advisory services with insurance and risk management consulting.

Mark Weatherly is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. His prior experience includes roles at Kingsview Partners LLC, Kingsview Wealth Management LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a small homeowners association in Edmonds, WA. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, providing a range of analytical and consulting services including actuarial and benefits consulting.

Celestine Njoku is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IP Financial Advisory Services in 2020, she worked at Innovation Partners, LLC and Client One Securities, LLC. She serves as the financial secretary for the South Region of the African Christian Fellowship and is involved in co-owning a small business providing accounting and consulting services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed accounts, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and provides access to third-party investment advisors alongside a range of consulting and insurance-related services.

Steven Hoffman is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role since 2020, he has been a financial education instructor at Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult School and a college planning consultant at Hife College Planning since 2013. Hoffman is also CEO of Backproject Corporation, a medical device manufacturer. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various analytical approaches and also refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing a range of consulting and insurance-related services.

Alberto Esparza is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Dream Builders, Inc., and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent sales agent for health insurance products affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Transamerica Financial Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm integrates a range of analytic approaches and offers access to third-party investment advisors, emphasizing service to non-high-net-worth individuals.

Paul Graffy is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including Piper Jaffray & Co. and Advisory Research Inc. Since 2015, he has served in a strategic advisory role at Mathsights Corporation, a software firm focused on retirement planning, where he is a non-paid board member. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on personalized portfolio management and financial planning for non-high-net-worth investors. The firm offers a range of advisory and consulting services, including actuarial analysis and benefits consulting, and utilizes various analytical approaches and operational tools to manage client portfolios.

David Block is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC. He has held roles at firms including Lifemark Securities Corp. and Invest Financial Corp., and also serves as CEO of TaxMaster Financial, a company providing tax planning and advisory services. Additionally, he is a board member of NYC Basket Brigade Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on providing food and essentials to families in need during Thanksgiving. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers discretionary portfolio management along with specialized advisory services such as actuarial and insurance consulting.

Kevin Fifield is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL and Innovation Partners LLC, and he has owned Byron Center Financial Services, Inc. since 1998. He serves as a board member of the Byron Historical Society. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and often uses discretionary authority to manage customized portfolios, with a focus on non-high-net-worth individuals.

Lonnie Mclane is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and ongoing involvement with Mid Thumb Insurance and Mid Thumb Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged with Estate & Tax Consultants, LLC, providing trust funding, tax preparation, and mortgage reduction services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority and a variety of analytical methods, while also referring clients to third-party investment advisors.

Arthur Johnson III is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Innovation Partners LLC, BGA Insurance, Unionbanc Investment Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC serves primarily individual retail clients and retirement plan participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and focuses on non-high-net-worth investors while providing specialized consulting services including actuarial and insurance consulting.

Kurt Lawn is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for eight years and has operated Lawn Financial Services since 1996. In addition to advising, he provides individual and business income tax preparation and accounting services during the tax season. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, employing a range of analytical approaches and offering specialized advisory services including actuarial and insurance consulting.

Michael Byers is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc., along with ongoing involvement at Wilder & Co. Ltd., P.C., where he works as a CPA. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in real estate and mortgage-related businesses. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment solutions and access to third-party advisors, with an emphasis on non–high-net-worth individuals.

Charles Harris is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at several firms including Raiser, LLC and First Canterbury Securities, and has held non-investment roles such as a poker dealer at The Gardens Casino and a rideshare driver for Raiser LLC. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers, employing a range of analytical approaches and tax-efficient strategies.

Aron Marcinkoski is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NewBridge Securities Corporation and Meyers Associates LP. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers personalized portfolios with discretionary management options and provides specialized services such as actuarial analysis, benefits consulting, and investment banking support.

Louis Woodbeck is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC and Swim Club Management Group. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers personalized investment strategies and discretionary management, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and specialized consulting services.