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Seth Whicker

Seth Whicker Principal, Senior Financial Advisor Seth works as a senior financial advisor and Area Leader. He also oversees the business development efforts for SYM Financial Advisors and serves on the SYM Investment Committee. His favorite part of his job is helping clients achieve their financial goals, putting together a solid plan and seeing the plan come to fruition.  What he enjoys most about his clients is learning their story. Fort Wayne, IN swhicker@sym.com Credentials

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Rod Coleman

Rod Coleman President, Senior Financial Advisor Rod oversees SYM’s broad offerings including portfolio management, financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and insurance solutions for affluent families, as well as portfolio management and advisement for nonprofit organizations and group retirement plans. He serves on the SYM Investment Committee. Midland, MI rcoleman@sym.com Credentials Bachelor of Science in Economics, with Merit – U.S. Naval Academy Master of Business Administration – University of Chicago, Booth School of Business CERTIFIED

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Tom Ackmann

Thomas Ackmann Principal, Senior Retirement Plan Advisor Tom’s professional experience positions him to understand the rewards and challenges of offering a qualified retirement plan. His three decades of experience in all aspects of recordkeeping, compliance, design, and participant education provides a unique perspective that considers the sponsor, the plan and the participants. Fort Wayne, IN tackmann@sym.com Schedule time with Tom Credentials Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Cum Laude – Concordia University, River Forest, IL Community Member,

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Shane Bradley

Shane Bradley Shane Bradley Principal and Financial Advisor Shane has an analytical mind with a strength for remaining calm amidst challenges. As a Financial Advisor, finding solutions using a thoughtful, methodical approach is where he thrives. Shane has yet to encounter a problem which he did not first try to solve using a spreadsheet. Midland, MI sbradley@sym.com Book an in-person meeting with Shane Book a virtual meeting with Shane Credentials Bachelor of Arts in Finance,

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Michelle Hipskind

Michelle Hipskind Michelle Hipskind Principal and Financial Advisor My skills include experience and passion for translating complex information and ideas into something that is digestible, understandable, and meaningful to varied audiences. I love to teach and have been a member of Ivy Tech adjunct staff and conducted many financial seminars for women. Fort Wayne, IN mhipskind@sym.com Book an in-person meeting with Michelle Book a virtual meeting with Michelle Click here to learn about the Women’s

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Jonathan Slocum

Jonathan Slocum Jonathan Slocum Principal and Senior Financial Advisor Jonathan is the Michiana Area Leader and a senior financial advisor. He takes an honest, direct approach to financial planning and helps clients include charitable gifting strategies into their overall planning. Jonathan is particularly skilled at directing executives with deferred compensation elections, stock options and restricted stock. He is honored to be a fiduciary to his clients; it is a responsibility that he takes seriously. Mishawaka,

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