HOW WE HELP INDIVIDUALS
Saving for a Specific Purpose:
Helping You Understand Current Retirement Benefits:
Current Portfolio Research:
Estate Planning:
Managing Future Capital:
Qualifying Life Event Transitions:
Investment Management for Individuals
First we will understand your cash flow, create an emergency fund, prioritize your goals, and help you improve your overall situation.
Risk Management:
Before we make any investment decision, we will identify your risk and how much time you have to reach your goal. We will then create investment portfolios with the right managers to match these parameters.
We have extensive insurance experience to help you with your Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance. We have an array of professionals to help you with your health, auto, home, and other insurance needs.
Tax Planning:
Our tax planning refers to your investments and how they are taxed.
We will compare a normal taxable investment and an investment where taxes are deferred until distributions are made. We will implement tax efficient strategies working with your Accountant/CPA to help you reduce taxes on current investment income, minimize your future estate taxes and help you to save more efficiently.
Debt Management:
We will assist you in reducing your debt and help you evaluate your available options.
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
College Planning
The 529 Plan is designed specifically to save money for qualified tuition expenses. As long as the funds are used for this purpose, they aren’t subject to Federal Income Tax.
Other College Savings Options
To learn more, you can attend our annual FAFSA workshop, (at the end of January). We will show you how to fill out the FAFSA form, as well as ideas on how to save money for college, negotiate with your college of choice for aid/scholarships, and much more! Contact the office for more information.
We will create a retirement plan based on:
Based on the above, we will create a retirement plan that is comfortable for you.
529 Disclaimer: Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses, summary prospectuses and 529 Product Program Description, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing. Depending on your state of residence, there may be an in-state plan that offers tax and other benefits which may include financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors. Before investing in any state’s 529 plan, investors should consult a tax advisor. If withdrawals from 529 plans are used for purposes other than qualified education, the earnings will be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty in addition to federal and, if applicable, state income tax.
Invest Well. Manage Well. Live Well.
Gary is a Financial Associate at Gleba & Associates, Inc., joining our team in June 2020. After graduating from Walsh College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance in 2013, he began his career at Raymond James Financial Services. He then moved to the world of banking, working as a banker with Chase Private Client and then as an Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor with PNC Investments. Gary has expertise in all aspects of financial planning including investment management, higher education planning, life insurance, and long-term care insurance needs analysis. When he gets away from the office, he loves to spend time with his wife, Lauren, and two daughters, Hadley and Harper. He enjoys woodworking, boating, summer weekends at the family cottage, spending time outdoors and traveling.
Conor is a Financial Associate at Gleba & Associates, Inc., where he started in 2018. Conor has prior experience in the financial planning industry, as well as in the insurance industry. His high level of understanding insurance and financial products helps him in assessing the needs of our clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy. You can often find Conor playing soccer or walking with his two dogs Milo, and Ellie. He is also an avid follower of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and his alma mater, the University of Detroit Mercy Titans.
Lorie Heitzer is our Financial Associate at Gleba & Associates, Inc., where she has been a valuable employee for more than a decade! In her current role, Lorie assists with client reviews, implements client financial planning, and handles preparation of investment paperwork. During her time with Gleba & Associates, Lorie has earned her Series 6 (Investment Company Variable Contracts Representative), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent) and Life Insurance Licenses, allowing her to move into her current role where she assists clients in both of these areas. Lorie and her husband Bill, along with their daughters Lauren and Alexandria, and sons-in-law, Andrew & Joe, enjoy golf and make it a family event whenever possible. Her tenure at Gleba & Associates speaks volumes to her passion for the firm’s family atmosphere and her dedication to our clients and their financial and insurance needs.
Terri is the Service Manager at Gleba & Associates, Inc., Joining the team in April, 2015. In her role, she handles client service requests and underwriting. Terri’s previous experience in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Payroll and Human Resource Administration is invaluable, allowing Gleba & Associates to grow and run efficiently. This is knowledge that can also assist our small business clients as they grow their businesses. Terri enjoys spending time with family, which includes her husband, Gerry and her two children, Vincent and Genna. She loves the outdoors and camping with family in their RV. Terri looks forward to continuing the high level of customer service you have come to expect from Gleba & Associates!
Michael is the Marketing Manager at Gleba & Associates, Inc., where he began in August 2017. In his position, Michael creates and develops marketing strategies to enhance the image of Gleba & Associates, and helps maximize the Client-Advisor relationship. He is also in charge of company events, seminars, and educational workshops. Michael has a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Integrative Public Relations from Central Michigan University. When he is not in the office, Michael can most likely be found playing billiards, playing poker, on the tennis court, or rooting on the Utica Unicorns baseball team. Michael stays active by going to the gym and going to the dog park with his Labrador-mix, Milton. His approachable attitude, along with experience in marketing, communications, and social media, makes him a valuable asset to the Gleba & Associates team.
Moiz is our Financial Associate at Gleba & Associates, Inc., where he began in 2013 after working for Bank of America and Thomson Reuters in various financial roles. In his position, Moiz assists in the research of financial solutions in order to meet client’s needs, conducts client reviews, provides insurance quotes, offers detailed financial plans, and delivers follow-up services to our clients. Before moving to the United States in 2004, Moiz grew up in rural India, where he was raised in a family of entrepreneurs. This allowed him to quickly learn the value of financial investment. Moiz holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting from Gujrat University and a B.B.A. in Management and an MBA from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, where he was elected as a member of Delta Mu Delta, the International Honor Society in Business Administration in recognition of high scholastic attainment. Moiz enjoys spending time with his wife, Tasneem, son, Taha, and family. He also loves playing tennis and rebuilding computers. His expertise in the areas of banking, mortgage and taxation helps to provide our clients with distinct portfolio advice as well as overall financial direction and growth.