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SYM Financial Advisors

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Client AUM

$3,802,672,887

Clients

1,801

Advisors

33

across 4 offices

About

SYM Financial Advisors manages roughly $5.8 billion through a 32-advisor multi-team platform and provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, charities and businesses. The firm serves about 1,800 clients and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including an automated program that invests in mutual funds and ETFs held at third‑party custodians.

SYM’s investment process emphasizes top‑down tactical asset allocation guided by an Investment Committee and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to construct model strategies and custom portfolios. Portfolios use mutual funds and ETFs (including DFA funds), may allocate to independent managers and private alternative investments, and the firm also implements option strategies, short sales and margin where appropriate; its automated program supports automatic rebalancing and tax‑loss harvesting.

Two features distinguish SYM relative to most multi‑team peers: the firm reports a minority ownership interest in National Advisors Holdings and an affiliation with National Advisors Trust Company, and it discloses an intent to refer clients to that affiliated trust provider for trust services. The firm’s ADV also discloses the use of client testimonials in advertising and describes operational practices—such as including private alternative investments in assets under management and using DFA funds with adviser‑approval requirements—that are less common among similar advisers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning Projects fees agreed upon per project; 50% due at start, remaining 50% due at completion; advance payment never exceeds $1,200 for work not completed within six months.

Percentage

$0+: 0.30% to 1.50% for Wealth Management (tiered based on AUM as per client agreement) $0+: Up to 1.25% for Portfolio Management (generally less than or equal to 1.25%) $0+: 0.20% to 0.70% for Qualified Plan Consulting (tiered based on AUM)

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 Minimum fee: Generally no less than $2,500 for Wealth Management clients with emerging wealth; generally no less than $4,000 for Qualified Plan Consulting

Main office

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801 Park Ave

Winona Lake IN 46590

Advisors at this office

27

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Also doing business as

Sym Financial Advisors · Sym Financial Corp. · Sym Financial Corp. Dba Sym Financial Advisors · Sym Financial Corporation

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jerald Y

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Jerald Yeager is a financial advisor at SYM Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with SYM Financial Advisors since 1997. Yeager serves on the boards and investment committees of several charitable organizations, including 2nd Mile Missions, Grace College, and K21 Health Foundation. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $4.88 billion in assets and employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation process using a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Joseph B

CFP®

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Joseph Brown is a CFP® professional with nine years at SYM Financial Advisors and a total of five years in the financial services industry. Prior to joining SYM, he worked at ProFed Credit Union for two years. He serves as Treasurer for Northeast Indiana Public Radio, advising on the organization’s financial condition. SYM Financial Advisors manages approximately $5.8 billion through a multi-team platform and offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation process combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Richard H

Series 65

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Richard Harrison is a financial advisor with SYM Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2013 and previously held roles at Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. and Harrington Wealth Management Co. SYM Financial Advisors manages approximately $5.8 billion through a platform of 32 advisors, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation approach, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management services, including an automated investment program.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Evan S

CFP®, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Evan Stark is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with SYM Financial Advisors since 2018, following prior roles at KFG Wealth Management, LLC and Korhorn Financial Group. SYM Financial Advisors is a multi-team firm managing approximately $5.8 billion across 32 advisors, serving individuals including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and businesses. The firm utilizes a top-down tactical asset allocation approach guided by an Investment Committee and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including an automated investment program.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Janae O

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Janae O'Rourke is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at SYM Financial Advisors and has previously been employed by Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Edward Jones. SYM Financial Advisors is a multi-team firm managing approximately $5.8 billion and serving around 1,800 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation process and offers a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified retirement plan consulting.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Michelle H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

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.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Thomas A

Series 65

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Thomas Ackmann is a Series 65 licensed advisor with SYM Financial Advisors in Winona Lake, IN, where he has worked since 2011. He has seven years of industry experience and serves as an advisory board member for Schwab Retirement Business Services Trust & Custody Advisory Board. SYM Financial Advisors manages approximately $5.8 billion through a 32-advisor multi-team platform, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm emphasizes tactical asset allocation guided by an Investment Committee and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in constructing portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Octavian S

CFP®, Series 65

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Octavian Sayumwe is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2021, following roles at Korhorn Financial Group and Everence. Sayumwe serves as Foundation Chair for the Rotary Club of South Bend, where he participates in investment discussions and club giving. SYM Financial Advisors manages approximately $5.8 billion through a multi-team platform serving about 1,800 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm uses a top-down tactical asset allocation approach guided by an Investment Committee and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, private alternatives, and option strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Derek W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Indianapolis, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Derek Weed is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SYM Financial Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Derek is an investment committee member for Highlands Latin School, providing advice and oversight concerning their investments. 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 other vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Adam C

CFP®, Series 65

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Adam Cash is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2023 and previously spent a year with Credent Wealth Management. Adam completed six years as a full-time student prior to entering the financial advisory field. SYM Financial Advisors provides 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 assets and employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation process using a variety of investment vehicles and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Logan T

CFP®, Series 66

Fort Wayne, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Logan Timbrook is a CFP® with four years of industry experience. He is currently with SYM Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Wealth Advisors Group, Strategic Benefit Consultants, Inc, and LPL Financial LLC. Logan holds a Series 66 license and is based in Fort Wayne, IN. SYM Financial Advisors manages approximately $5.8 billion through a multi-team platform of 32 advisors, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation approach and utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, private alternative investments, and option strategies in portfolio construction.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Brian S

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Brian Swinehart is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at SYM Financial Advisors in Winona Lake, IN. His career background includes six years at Zimmer Biomet and an earlier role at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Warsaw Aquatic Club, where he also advises on the investment account. SYM Financial Advisors is a multi-team firm managing approximately $5.8 billion for around 1,800 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation approach using fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Rodney C

CFP®

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Rodney Coleman is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with SYM Financial Advisors since 2000. Coleman serves on investment committees and boards for several charitable organizations, including the Midland Area Community Foundation, Strosacker Foundation, Midland Kid's First, and MyMichigan Medical Center. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation process and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Keith B

CFP®

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Keith Beers is a CFP® at SYM Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He has served in various roles within the United States Marine Corps since 2015 and currently holds the rank of Major and works as an AH-1Z pilot in the Marine Corps Reserves. Prior to joining SYM Financial Advisors, he worked at Greencastle Consulting and Johnson & Johnson. SYM Financial Advisors provides 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 strategy implemented through diversified investment vehicles and customized portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Sarah D

CFP®

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Sarah Delahanty is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at SYM Financial Advisors since 2011. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Saginaw Valley State University Foundation, participating in board and investment committee meetings. SYM Financial Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $4.88 billion in assets through a top-down, tactical asset allocation process utilizing a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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