Finding a financial professional you can trust is key to achieving a successful retirement.
Certified Financial Fiduciaries® (CFF) are sworn to uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to potential or existing clients. By choosing to work with a Certified Financial Fiduciary® you can be confident that your best interests will always come first!
In addition to being an Investment Adviser Representative with The Leist Group, Clay also holds his Series 7 license, which allows him to trade securities such as stocks, mutual funds, options, municipal securities and variable contracts. Additionally, he has earned his Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF) designation. CFFs agree to uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to clients. Clay has also completed The Bucket Plan® Certification.
Clay is also a member of the National Association of Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Producers (NAMSMAP). Their mission is to provide Medicare beneficiaries with the best possible knowledge, in order for the consumer to make educated choices in their Medicare Insurance selections. He has over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry and has focused on the Medicare field since 2015.
Clay has a passion for yoga and eastern medicines. He also enjoys participating in bowling and dart leagues.
Andrew Butler has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has developed a successful business in meeting the needs of business owners, key executives, and retirees. His primary focus is helping others to properly insure what they have, invest what they can, and live the life of their dreams. In his pursuit for greater industry knowledge and expertise, Andrew has achieved the professional designations of CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) and CRM (Charter Risk Manager). Andrew is happily married to his high school sweetheart Stacy and they are the proud parents of three children.
George “Lisle” Cheatham, (CFF) Certified Financial Fiduciary,was raised in Greensburg, KY and life has given him the opportunity to serve his clients, his State, and his community in a number of capacities through the years. But the values and traditions of small town Kentucky always led him back home.
It’s this same sense of service that has become a cornerstone of George’s own business. George is a practicing licensed financial representative with NEXT Financial Group, Inc. based in Houston, TX and owner of American Financial Consultants, Inc.Through honest, informed advice and personalized attention, George works to help improve his client’s lives. George focuses his practice on financial needs of small business owners, retirees and pre-retirees as they position themselves and their families for a successful retirement future.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1989 with degrees in both economics and political science, George went to work with Wall Street based investment firm, First Investors Corporation, where he quickly rose to District Manager. In 1991 he started his own independent financial services company,American Financial Consultants, Inc., a company he is proud to lead today.
George has served on several local and statewide boards such as Leadership Kentucky, Inc. and his local Rotary Club. Today, he continues to serve on the board of directors of several local and regional organizations – the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, the Kentucky League of Cities, the State of Kentucky Local Distribution Fund Oversight Committee and the Greensburg Housing Authority – just to name a few. Through his strong support for education he has also served on the Board of Directors and chairman of the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. George has also been honored to serve as Mayor of his hometown of Greensburg for four consecutive terms beginning in 2003.
George has one daughter, Eva Michelle Cheatham, a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School and current chief staff attorney for the 28th Judicial District of Kentucky.
Gary is a Texas native and is a well-known Investment Adviser Representative and has conducted numerous educational and light-hearted seminars for fraternal organizations, senior groups, church groups and public workshops in the Kingwood/Houston area for over 20 years. He is a Division Manager/OSJ with NEXT Financial Group, Inc. based in Houston, Texas.
Gary specializes in income planning for his retirement clients. He has been trained by the nationally known Phil Lubinski, CFP® in the implementation of The Income for Life Model®, which uses a time-segmentation investment strategy with the objective of providing an inflation-adjusted income for life. Gary has also had the benefit of being trained by the nationally known Ed Slott, CPA in retirement distribution planning with a high concentration on tax-efficiency and distribution strategies.
Gary conducts Savvy Social Security Planning for Boomers workshops which teach strategies for the best time to take your Social Security check. He was trained in these techniques and strategies by Social Security expert Elaine Floyd, CFP®. He also conducts classes specifically designed for women, Savvy Women Invest On Purpose®. This engaging seminar helps women reveal strengths to accomplish more with their money. In addition, he conducts Retirement Planning Today® classes at Kingwood College. These comprehensive six-hour classes are designed for pre-retirees and retired persons. The course outline includes Retirement Needs & Expenses, Retirement Roadblocks & Mistakes, Retirement Plan Distributions, Investments, Risk Management & Asset Protection and Estate Planning.
As a professional in estate planning strategies and financial services, Gary provides a comprehensive financial analysis and customized financial and retirement plans designed for the specific needs of each individual on a case by case basis. He has made a strong commitment to provide each one of his clients with personal attention and the respect they deserve. Gary holds the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 24, Series 30, Series 31, and Series 51 licenses.
Long-time Kingwood residents Gary and Linda have been married for over 25 years. Linda spends her time gardening, reading, keeping the office organized and giving computer technical advice and guidance to the firm. They are the proud parents of six cats, and six children spread out from Seattle to New York City.
Stephen is the Founder of Retirement Income Strategies and has been building comprehensive financial plans since 1990. He holds two Master's Degrees, one in Business Administration from Babson College and another in Financial Services (MSFS). Additionally, he holds a degree from Bentley University in Accounting. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Stephen is a member of the Boston Chapter of Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts and the Boston Institute of Finance.
Stephen's financial experience and understanding of an individual's financial objectives prompted him to create the Pension Income Capability Analysis (PICA) program. A comprehensive program to determine sufficiency of Retirement Income.
As a past Associate Professor at Massasoit College, Stephen has taught finance, accounting and personal financial planning. He has published various articles on personal finance and is a reputable speaker on various financial topics.
Stephen is proud to support the following:
The American Legion, charted and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
The Matt Light Foundation which strives to instill and augment the values of responsibility, accountability and hard work by providing youth with unique outdoor learning experiences that assist them in reaching their highest potential. Its goal is to lead yound people down a path to becoming responsible members of their communities who are capable of passing the torch of leadership and achievement to their friends and families.
Previously as part of the Financial Planning Association, Stephen offered tax preparation assistance for enlisted members of the Massachusetts National Guard. In his off time he enjoys music, fishing, golf and has been known to dabble a bit in the kitchen.
Neal began his career in the financial services industry in 1997 and is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Family Financial Planning. He focuses at the intersection of goals-based financial planning and efficient cash/income management. As a wealth manager, Neal specializes in building and managing his client’s financial lives.
Kirk Teppe is an Investment Adviser Representativein West Chester, Ohio. He began his financial services career in 1980 and today serves individuals, families, small business owners, and retirees. He focuses on retirement planning and 401(k) rollovers for those individuals entering retirement or changing jobs. Kirk also work with small businesses to implement and maintain 401(k) programs and Simple IRAs. He also has an extensive background in life and health insurance planning.
“My clients appreciate my independence,” says Kirk.
“Since I work for myself and I don't deal with proprietary products, it is clear to them that their best interests are my primary concern. Especially in these troubled times, investors want to know that their advisor is concerned with their future, helping them achieve financial peace of mind through efficient strategies for success.”
Kirk is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended the University of Maryland-European Division while serving in the military and graduated from Southern Ohio College. He has obtained the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation and while at John Hancock Financial Services he was a nine time Honor Club Qualifier. He belongs to the Cincinnati Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Active in the community, Kirk is a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. Kirk makes his home in Fairfield, Ohio. In his leisure, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys golfing, snow skiing, bowling, softball, and most importantly spending time with his wife, three daughters, and his grandchildren.
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