Highlands Ranch, CO
Michael Gaynor
Hello, I’m Mike, and I seek to help optimize clients' investments by offering personalized financial planning strategies. I’ve spent over 17 years as an option trader and continue to share my knowledge on finance and the markets now as a financial advisor. With my area of expertise on 401(k)s, option trading, and risk management, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their financial goals.
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Erica Luchetti, a Senior Client Service Associate, offers over 15 years of experience in operations and client service within the financial, music, and automotive industries. Her career began as a temporary receptionist in financial services, where her adaptability secured a permanent assistant role, igniting her professional growth. Erica excels at supporting financial advisors by overseeing daily operations, promptly addressing client needs, managing onboarding and account transfers, executing investment transactions, and ensuring accurate data. She collaborates seamlessly with external professionals, such as custodians, CPAs, and estate attorneys, while upholding rigorous compliance with policies and regulations. Driven by a passion for exceptional client experiences, Erica seeks to optimize workflows and cultivates trusted relationships. Beyond work, she treasures family moments, adores animals, dives into books, enjoys live music, and recharges by the water in the sunlight, maintaining her vibrant energy.
I leverage my expertise in options, which were designed to reduce risk to introduce new products that let clients benefit from market upsides while minimizing downside risk helping them achieve their financial goals.
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DIVERSIFICATION AND INNOVATION IN PORTFOLIOS
Alternative Investing
We actively research alternative investment opportunities and monitor your portfolio investment holdings, bringing together actionable insights and forward-thinking risk assessments.
MANAGING YOUR RISK
Risk Management
Identify and address potential risks to help protect your assets in an ever-changing market landscape.
STRATEGIC, DATA-DRIVEN INVESTING TO TARGET AMBITIOUS RESULTS
Investment Management
End-to-end investment management focused on tailoring portfolios to each client’s specific circumstances and preferences. Our holistic approach will take into consideration all facets of your situation along with current economic data to help optimize your portfolio's risk and return.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Financial Planning & Analysis
Personalized wealth management helps our clients protect their assets. We use a holistic approach to financial planning that integrates tax strategy, trust & estate planning, and risk management.
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Mike has loved all things finance for as long as he can remember. In his opinion, being an option trader was one of the best jobs in the world. However, looking back, he found the work to be somewhat unsatisfying. He became a financial advisor to share his financial knowledge and passion with others. Mike views himself as a steward of his clients’ finances and cherishes the responsibility of guiding them toward their financial goals, and through continued education and hard work, he is committed to helping his clients achieve their aspirations.
With his transition to the wealth management industry, Mike leans on the financial knowledge he obtained from spending the first 17+ years of his career as an independent market maker on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). In his previous experience, Mike truly learned the risks vs rewards that are involved in investing. He has also gained valuable customer relationship experience through being a small business owner, EcoGreen lawn services. Mike was a graduate of NIU, where he received his business degree.
On a day-to-day basis, Mike is busy staying up to date on volatile market conditions. He believes his knowledge and dedication to following historical and current market trends will directly benefit his clients.
Outside of the office, Mike is a dedicated husband and father. He is an active member of Red Rocks church serving as a greeter. His desire to help others recently led him on a mission trip to Honduras with All God’s Children, which profoundly shaped his perspective on life's true purpose. His love for the outdoors spurred his move to Colorado, where he enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, pickleball, and cross-fit training. Originally from Chicago, Illinois. Mike currently resides in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with his wife Ali, their children, Max, Sophia, Dillon, and their dog Louie.
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How did you become a financial advisor?
After spending the first 17 years of my career as an Independent Option Trader on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), I took a few years off to "recharge the batteries." Realizing that online trading was unfulfilling, yet still having the desire to work in finance, I decided to go in a different direction. Becoming a financial advisor has been the perfect fit for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed returning to the world of finance and helping people achieve their financial goals.
What types of clients do you work with?
Driven by my commitment to helping others achieve their goals, there is not a specific type of client that I work with. I am happy to work with all investors.
What areas of expertise do you have?
With my background in option trading and risk management, it equips me to better understand the latest alternative investment products. Whether its structured products, buffered ETFs, or covered call strategies, my experience enables me to thoroughly grasp these products and effectively communicate their benefits to my clients, helping them achieve their goals.
What kinds of strategies do you help clients with?
The strategies that I help clients with varies. Getting to know my clients to understand their goals and risk appetite is key in determining what type of portfolio that I create. Whether it's building an individual corporate bond ladder or recommending a growth fund, my priority will always be capital preservation and growth. Both of which I believe can be achieved through the creation of a well-balanced portfolio and the incorporation of alternative investments, when appropriate.
What is your favorite part of working with clients?
My favorite part about working with clients is building a lasting relationship and gaining trust with that person or family. We can then celebrate together as we work toward achieving their financial goals.
What is it like partnering with Savvy?
What I like most about working with Savvy is their willingness to help make our jobs as advisors as efficient as possible. I believe their innovative, forward-thinking strategies will benefit our clients most moving into the future.
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