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Michael D. Stark
Mike Stark is the Director of Client Service for American Financial Advisors, LLC, responsible for assessing client needs, developing new services, advising clients on Delta and the industry, and attracting new clients to the firm. He has been active in the capital markets for over 20 years and has avidly studied and maintained a working knowledge of the financial markets throughout this period.
His interest in investing led him become a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC in 1991, when he founded American Financial Advisors. In 2001, Mike joined forces with Rex Macey to form American Financial Advisors, LLC which currently manages over $400 million in assets. Prior to founding AFA, Mike was a founding partner of "The Advisor". [1]Mike's and his wife, Susan, have three grown children. They also have three Golden Retrievers. Georgia has been home for the past 23 years and the family now resides in the historic district of Marietta. Mike graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1979 with degrees in both Environmental Science and Urban Planning. Mike was then commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, and proceeded to Pensacola, FL for flight training where he received his Naval Aviator wings in 1981. He flew Marine attack/fighters for 20 years, both on active duty & in the reserves. Mike retired as a Lt. Colonel, after logging over 4000 hours in the A-4 and F-18, with tours in the Blacksheep squadron, the Flying Gators, and as a test pilot for four years at China Lake. In addition to his full time schedule at American Financial, Mike has been with Delta Air Lines since 1987 and is a Captain on the 757/767, based in Atlanta. Mike provides weekly emails on investment highlights and Delta updates as needed. He is a frequent contact for national publications and has been a guest on the weekly radio show, "Money Talks" hosted by the Henssler Financial Group and the "American Scene" with Steve Crowley. He has enhanced his knowledge through advanced study programs including completing the CFP ® course at the College for Financial Planning and Kennesaw State. Mike is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). The strengths and added value Mike brings to the firm's clients are deeply rooted in the discipline, integrity and attention to detail inherent to the Marine Corps and aviation. These traits carry over into the investment world in many parallel arenas. Mike's education and military background have led him to believe in a simple investment strategy that includes sound, honest advice and guidance for clients of the firm.
[1] ["The Advisor" is a completely separate entity from American Financial Advisors, LLC (AFA) which Mike separated from in September 2005 in order to provide the services here at American Financial Advisors, LLC -- all under one umbrella .] |
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 Andria Williams, RP ®
Chief Compliance Officer/Associate Portfolio Manager
Andria has worked in the financial services industry for 15 years. She joined American Financial Advisors in 1999. She is responsible for managing pertinent information on client accounts and oversees the firm's data management system. Andria has in-depth knowledge of the finance industry and the ability to understand, manage and resolve multi-faceted operational issues.
As Chief Compliance Officer, Andria ensures that our firm is in compliance with all governmental, local and SEC regulations. As a Registered Paraplanner, she assists with the implementation of various planning and investment strategies for our clients.
In addition to her duties as CCO, she serves as AFA's Technology Consultant and is a primary Institutional Brokerage Liaison. Prior to joining AFA, Andria worked for PFM Capital Management and Wiser Financial Services.
She is a Registered Paraplanner (RP®), a member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and holds her Series 65 designation as an Investment Advisors Representative from the National Association of Securities Dealers.
Andria lives in Canton, GA with her daughters, Amanda and Jasmine. |
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 Linda Viglotti, MBA
Director of Operations
Linda joined American Financial Advisors in 2000. Linda is responsible for all staff administration, implementing firm strategies and financial reporting functions. She is a primary Institutional Brokerage liaison and serves as a point of contact for account management and trading. Linda has enhanced her knowledge of the financial services industry through advanced study and completion of the Executive CFP® Program for Financial Planning offered through the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association.
Prior to joining AFA, Linda served as Marketing/Communications Director for a retail consultant in Virginia Beach, VA. She holds her MBA from Old Dominion University in Virginia and a BBA in Marketing from Pace University in New York.
Linda's husband, Pat, is with IBM. They live in Marietta, GA and have two children, Jaclyn and Mark. |
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Kevin joined AFA in 2008 and has completed the education, examination and ethics requirements to earn the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Utilizing financial management software, Kevin will capture a comprehensive snapshot of clients assets, insurance, tax, retirement and estate planning documents for accurate reporting and analysis.
In addition to working at AFA, Kevin is a Delta Captain flying the 767-400.
Kevin holds a degree in Chemistry from the United States Coast Guard Academy. He is a member of the Georgia chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
He has a son, Ryan and lives in Powder Springs, GA with his wife, Linda. |
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 Kellie Faulkner
Client Management Associate
Kellie joined American Financial Advisors in July, 2004. She is an Institutional Brokerage liaison and assists with trading, account updates, billing and file management as well as AFA's periodic seminars.
Kellie is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Finance. She has enhanced her knowledge of the financial services industry through advanced study and completion of the Executive CFP® Program for Financial Planning offered through the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association.
Kellie lives in Powder Springs, GA with her puppy, Recie. |
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 Paulette Martin
Account Administrator
Paulette joined AFA in 2007 and assists with account administration and database management in addition to providing client service and processing account documentation. She is an Institutional Brokerage liaison and the primary contact for the 401k and DC Plan account management.
Prior to joining AFA, Paulette worked for Brother.
She lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband, Edwin, and their two children, Kaitlyn and Cody. |
** Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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