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Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

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Client AUM

$162,050,631

Clients

329

Advisors

18

across 8 offices

About

Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning alongside retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, retirement income solutions, and estate and legacy coordination. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning and makes referrals to CPAs and estate attorneys as part of its service mix.

The advisory process is documented through in‑depth interviews and questionnaires and is implemented on a discretionary basis with portfolios constructed from a mix of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and other vehicles. Peak American IA combines charting (technical) and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and explicitly integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Notable distinctions disclosed in the brochure include the firm’s use of a third‑party platform (GeoWealth) to assist with portfolio management, trading, reporting, and billing, and an active client‑acquisition practice in which the firm purchases digital leads (including Facebook ads) to generate interest in speaking with advisers. The firm’s advisory representatives are also licensed insurance agents affiliated with an in‑house insurance agency, a relationship the brochure discloses as a potential conflict of interest when insurance products are recommended.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fee of $2,900 total; $1,450 due at start and $1,450 upon delivery of the plan.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.45% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 1.00% $1,500,001 - $3,000,000: 0.90% $3,000,001+: 0.85%

Commissions

Commissions earned on recommended insurance products, such as life, accident, disability, and fixed annuities; no management fees charged on commission-based fixed index annuities.

Other

Account minimum: $30,000

Main office

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2400 Dallas Parkway, Ste 100

Plano TX 75093

Advisors at this office

11

Most active in

California · Louisiana · Pennsylvania · Texas

Also doing business as

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. · Ptf Investment Advisors, Inc. · Puritan Investment Advisors, Inc. · Puritan Wealth Management Group

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Stephen W

Series 63

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Stephen White is an advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with six years at the firm. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for the Safe Group Radio Show for nine years. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement tax strategy. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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John K

Redondo Beach, CA

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

John Kotsimbos is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc., with over 22 years of industry experience, including five years at Peak American and 17 years as an independent advisor. He is part of an 11-advisor team based in Redondo Beach, CA. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Stephen H

Ardmore, PA

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Stephen Hudson is an advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2008. He is based in Ardmore, PA, and is part of an 11-advisor team. Hudson has 18 years of industry experience. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, retirement income solutions, and estate and legacy services. The firm’s investment approach combines technical and fundamental analysis, with portfolios constructed from a range of securities and integrated tax and insurance strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Bradley C

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Bradley Chrustawka is an advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with zero years of industry experience. He was previously self-employed from 2010 to 2024 before joining Peak American in 2024. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning and uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis for portfolio construction.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Robert B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Robert Blair is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Kalos Capital, Spectrum Advisors, Dallas Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Spectrum Strategies. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax and insurance considerations into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Luke S

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Luke Schlenker is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fisher Investments and Texas Mortgage Lending, LLC. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy services. The firm employs a combined technical and fundamental investment approach and integrates tax and insurance planning into its retirement and income strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Matthew M

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Matthew Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 license and nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various entities under the Peak American umbrella since 2018 and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Secure Legacy Financial Group. Outside his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of both Peak American Financial Group, Inc., and Peak American Financial Companies, Inc. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax and insurance considerations into its retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Austin G

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Austin Garron is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fisher Investments, Cetera, and New York Life prior to joining Peak American. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios and offers referrals to CPAs and estate attorneys as part of its service model.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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James B

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

James Bassett is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2015 and is also involved with Peak American Financial Group, Inc. and Alpha Total Solutions, LLC, a software design and real estate company. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination in retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Lori D

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Lori Dunn is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with various entities within the Peak American Financial Companies group since 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Director of Human Resources and Compliance at Peak American Financial Group, Inc. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and includes tax strategy and insurance coordination in its retirement and income planning services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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John G

Series 65

Kutztown, PA

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

John Gacesa III is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Peak American Financial Group, Inc., where he has participated in insurance sales and seminar advising since 2016. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement tax strategy. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Gil G

Fullerton, CA

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Gil Garcia is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wealthmark Financial Group for four years and at InventHelp for eight years. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, retirement income solutions, and estate and legacy coordination. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax and insurance considerations into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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John A

Series 63, Series 65

Rancho Cordova, CA

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

John Andruska is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Peak American since 2007, including roles at affiliated firms. Outside of advising, he serves as Client Solutions Manager at Peak American Financial Group, focusing on indexed annuities and life insurance. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and legacy planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and offers ongoing portfolio management alongside referrals to CPAs and estate attorneys.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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John C

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

John Congdon is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Peak American Financial Group, Inc. as a Client Solutions Manager focused on insurance sales. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm employs a blend of technical and fundamental analysis and uses a third-party platform to support portfolio management and client services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Robert W

Series 65

Plano, TX

Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc.

Robert Williams is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Williams has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2020 and has also been involved with Peak American Financial Group since 2008, where he advises on indexed annuities and life insurance. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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