Gary is CEO and Co-Founder of National Wealth Management Group, LLC, one of the largest LPL Financial hybrid RIAs in the Greater Cincinnati area. He launched NWMG with the conviction that our work makes a difference and every advisor deserves a platform that enables our positive influence to flow to our customers unencumbered by ulterior motives. Gary’s financial career began in 1986 with First American Securities, where he specialized in packaged products and asset allocation strategies. He is also securities registered with LPL Financial holding his Series 7, 63, 65, 24 & 26; his 66 is held by both LPL Financial and NWMG. While managing his own successful practice, later to become known as Alpina Financial Consults, his passion for educating clients broadened to include mentoring fellow advisors. With proven marketing experience, efficient practice management techniques and extensive knowledge of the financial services industry landscape Gary began to grow his branch office into what is now National Wealth Management Group, one individual interaction at a time. The Company was born out a demand for greater autonomy, increased efficiencies and progressive innovation amongst his advisors; showcasing Gary’s commitment to the people he works for. Today, Gary is a member of LPL Financials Chairman’s Club which represents the top 25% of advisors based on gross production. He is also an active member of LPL Financials Political Action Committee which positively influences important industry movements that impact advisors and their businesses.