Phone: (704) 587-9596

Mobile: (704) 526-7739

Fax: (866) 341-3774

Email: dawn@bakerinvesting.com

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Although Dawn grew-up in Indiana, she now considers herself a full-fledged North Carolinian. A business graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Dawn entered financial planning after realizing that most of her peers had little financial knowledge. She has been a personal financial advisor since 1998 and Branch Manager of Baker Financial Group since 2000.

Her desire to understand and solve problems combined with her can-do Midwestern attitude makes her a formidable advocate for clients. She knows where the pitfalls are and helps clients avoid the hazards so they can achieve their financial goals. She extends these organizational skills to her entire branch and has been invited to speak at national conventions of her broker-dealer to address successful branch management strategies.

In addition to her being the primary Branch Manager, Dawn is a civic volunteer, participates in charity runs, and is active in her daughter’s school. She is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys running, swimming, traveling and spending as much time as she can with her family.

She lives in Lake Wylie with her daughter, Jordan, husband, Jason, and their six pound dog Greenspan.

Phone: (704) 587-9596

Email: georgia@bakerinvesting.com

Having been raised in Illinois and  lived in Chicago for 15 years , Georgia was transferred to the East coast due to a career advancement.  Georgia has a varied background in Personnel Management coupled with a strong background in Sales & Marketing.    Georgia now calls Danville, VA her home.

Georgia, being retired at the time from Delta Airlines, was introduced to the financial industry in the summer of 2008 by an independent financial planner in the Reidsville, NC  who was relocating her business from Greensboro, NC and was in need of someone to assist in setting up the office .  Her outstanding administrative and customer service skills coupled with a vivacious and outgoing personality blended well with the clients the practice serviced.  Georgia joined the Baker Wealth Management Family in June 2016 due to an acquisition of this financial planning practice in Reidsville, NC.  She continues to work as a Client Services Associate/Marketing.

She a mother of one son, Timothy (Tim) and grandmother (OMA) to three grandsons, TJ (Timothy John) 17, Nick 11 and Tres 1 year.  You now know why the last was named Tres.  No girls in this family.  Even the dog is a male.  Trisha has her hands full.  When not being OMA (German for Grandmother), Georgia is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in both NC and VA having served in many stations, is active in her local church community, and various community sponsored events in the Danville area.  In her spare time you can find her working out at the local YMCA , using the pool and sauna.

Phone: (704) 587-9596

Mobile: (704) 408-5211

Fax: (866) 341-3774

Email: matt@bakerinvesting.com

A new home, taking a dream vacation, paying for your child to attend your alma mater, leaving assets for your children, or simply being prepared for retirement – these are your dreams and, often, your definition of success. As a financial advisor with over 15 years of experience, Matt Kocsis sees it as a privilege to partner with his clients and develop a distinct financial path for the future.

Immersed in a client-centric theology, coupled with proven success outside the financial industry, Matt offers a unique perspective to help his clients. In his mid-30s, a career change enabled him to fulfill his childhood vision of guiding clients as a financial advisor; it has proven to be a winning formula for both Matt and his clientele. He connects with them openly and objectively, looking at their priorities and end-goals to develop a customized strategy. As Matt, who now calls Charlotte home after 15 years, explains, “Taking the big picture into account, I work with my clients to develop a winning strategy that allows them to do what they want to do in life. I want to be the one who develops the game plan that guides my clients to success. Whether it is retirement planning or leaving a legacy for the next generation, we will work together to make it happen.”

The next generation is a continuous focus in Matt’s personal goals, too. Along with his wife Melisa, to whom he has been married to since 1995, much of Matt’s life revolves around his son and daughter as they grow. He plays golf with his son, cheers on his daughter at her sports events, and enjoys traveling the globe with his family. While Charlotte is where his family has planted its roots, Matt’s Michigan roots still run strong as he enjoys watching the Lions and Red Wings.  

Phone: (704) 587-9596

Email: marc@bakerinvesting.com

Marc La Vigne holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration on Finance from the University of North Texas. A life-long learner, he keeps his skills and acumen up to date with additional coursework each year. His business experience extends beyond the financial world.

He came to Charlotte from Dallas, Texas to establish a racing school at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Once that was accomplished, he transitioned to a partnership that operated vehicle inspection stations. They opened nineteen franchises from Texas to North Carolina. Still, the lure of financial services beckoned. A personal hobby since 1981, he decided to apply the same diligence and passion to make it a career. He has been a personal financial advisor to clients since 1999.

He lives in Charlotte with his wife of over thirty years, Annie. They have two grown children and enjoy water sports like scuba diving. Marc has been a Panthers season ticket holder since 1995 and also enjoys collecting and restoring classic American automobiles. So far, he’s completed a 1957 Thunderbird and a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1970 Cutlass 442, and 1969 Camaro convertible.

“I want to become the steward of my client’s assets, to understand and commit to their goals. I will use my skills, integrity, and drive to offer them the best personalized planning available.” — Marc La Vigne

Phone: (919) 386-7714

Email: sanjay@bakerinvesting.com

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Prior to joining Baker Financial Group, Sanjay began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch in 2011 after a long corporate career at IBM.  Sanjay first became interested in financial planning and investing when he came across a book, Common Sense  by Art Williams.  What fascinated him was a simple chart that demonstrated the cost of waiting to save for retirement.  This illustration stuck with him through his professional career.  Over the years, Sanjay kept his passion for personal finances alive by helping his friends and family with their finances and by later obtaining his Certified Financial Planner® certification.

As a Financial Advisor, Sanjay’s goal is to guide each client to financial success. He strives to help individuals navigate through various market conditions and to build and preserve wealth for a secure retirement.  He understands each client brings with them unique life experiences and different opinions on what it means to be financially secure. Sanjay’s approach is to listen and understand each client’s priorities and needs prior to making any recommendations. His clients range from young professionals to retirees.  He also works with small business owners and helps them with business succession as well as personal retirement planning.

Sanjay and his wife Jigna live in Cary, NC and are empty nesters as their daughter is studying at FIT NYC and son is working for a start-up company in Cleveland, OH. He and his wife regularly volunteer at various community and charity events in the Triangle area.  In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading and attending local and social events. 

Sanjay’s true passion is to educate his clients to the risk and reward trade off of each investment option and his ultimate goal is to become a trusted partner to each of his client in their journey to a secure financial future.

Phone: (803) 920-7258

Email: apauley@cambridgesecure.com

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Ann Pauley moved to Columbia, SC in 1984 and has enjoyed the pleasant lifestyle and unique charms of the South for almost 30 years.  As one of many transplants, she can attest to the richness of the culture and the joy of being surrounded by people who are sincerely warm and gracious.   She was drawn to a career as a financial planner and advisor, a goal she obtained shortly after completing her college degree.

Ann graduated from Columbia College Summa Cum Laude with a BA degree in Business Administration.  In early 2001, Ann attained her Series 7 (General Securities), Series 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) license and health and life insurance license.   Her focus on financial planning is the basis of her financial practice, allowing her to fully assess and prioritize the current and future needs of her clients before they proceed with a plan of action.  The approach is rewarding, allowing for Ann to develop stronger relationships with her clients.  Ann currently has clients in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Nevada.

Ann is president elect of the Insurance and Financial Leaders of the Southeast, and a member and past president of the Richland Sertoma Club, a civic organization that benefits the community.  Her daughter, Jenn, and son-in-law Jacob, live nearby with their three-year old son, Brayden, the blue-eyed wonder who finally helped her understand the thrill of being a grandparent.  Ann shares her love of life and her vacuum cleaner with a handsome golden retriever named Winston she rescued from a local shelter two years ago.

Phone: (828) 433-1298

Email: Rob@robbrockland.com

Residing in Morganton, North Carolina, Rob’s primary focus is to guide families and business owners through the maze of financial planning, helping them to make good decisions for their current situations, plan for the future and meet their retirement goals.

Rob currently holds his Series 6, Series 66, Life and Health Insurance, Long Term Care as well as Property and Casualty Licenses in North Carolina. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and served as Infantry Officer with the United States Army during the decade of the 1990s.

Rob, his wife Connie and their two children enjoy spending time together farming, hiking and participating in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. He is a member of the Morganton Optimist Club & Optimist International and enjoys serving the community and his clients.

Phone: (704) 502-6649

Email: martha@cattwealth.com

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Martha Catt is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and Financial Advisor. She holds both General Securities (Series 7) and Investment Advisor Representative (Series 66) designations as well as life and health licenses in North and South Carolina, as well as Florida, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

She graduated with an honors degree in English Literature from Northwestern University. After an Illinois Secretary of State internship at the State Legislative Library, she began her career in the San Francisco Bay area while her husband pursued his PhD in Anthropology at Stanford University.

Between graduating with honors from Northwestern University and moving to North Carolina, Ms. Catt served seven years as an Employee Benefit Specialist with the California Society of CPAs Group Insurance Trust. As Chief Operating Officer for the Group Insurance Trust she not only supervised operations in providing insurance to the Trust’s thirty thousand insured persons, but also monitored the investment of a multi-million dollar rate stabilization fund.

Ms. Catt served as the Benefit Manager at UNC Charlotte for five years, and gained valuable expertise in statutory benefits in particular the North Carolina Optional Retirement Plan, the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System, and the State Health Plan.

She has been a personal financial advisor since 2000, opening her own independent practice, Catt Wealth Consulting, LLC, in 2012. She selected Cambridge Investment Research as her broker-dealer to assure her clients the best possible suite of financial tools.

Her husband, Dr. Gregory Starrett, is a professor of Anthropology at UNC Charlotte. They have two children and live in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood.A writer, Ms. Catt has been a freelance community columnist for The Charlotte Observer, and also enjoys cooking and gardening.

“An early mentor once told me: ‘Two ears, one mouth—use them in proportion.’ True advisors don’t have answers at the ready, because the real challenge is asking the right questions in the first place. If you do that properly, the solution will present itself.”

Phone: (704) 909-2780

Email: gpotts@truewayfinancial.com

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Gloria A. Potts is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in her relationships with clients.  She has been a personal financial advisor since 2004 and opened her own independent practice, Trueway Financial LLC in 2010.  Trueway is conveniently located in the University area of north Charlotte.

A graduate of North Carolina Central University, Gloria holds Series 6, 63 and 65 designations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. She is also licensed to sell a variety of insurance products including Life and Health, Long Term Care and Disability.  

Gloria and her team are dedicated to developing lasting relationships with all clients. Once goals have been established, she customizes appropriate strategies to suit a client’s vision and objectives.  She chose Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as her Broker Dealer to help ensure clients were offered the widest possible range of product and services to meet their financial goals. 

Gloria actively serves the greater Charlotte community and is a key leader of New Birth Charlotte church.  Her greatest joys include family, travel and helping to drive social change by service to others.

Phone: (980) 859-0022

Mobile: (704) 898-2111

Email: chadmangum@bluewolfefinancial.com

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Chad is an Investment Advisor Representative based in Charlotte, NC. He develops financial plans by learning about his clients’ goals and visions, with the understanding that everyone’s economic and life situation is unique. With over 12 years of experience as a financial advisor, he believes that personal service is essential when matching clients with the right financial products and services.

Chad feels extremely fortunate to perform this work, as he enjoys helping people from all walks of life. Despite today’s financial complexities, his clients are regularly surprised at the simplicity of their personal financial plans. In his experience, the real challenge lies in seeing the big picture while also being able to analyze all the working parts. By delivering an approachable plan, he assists clients in clarifying the path to their goals.

Chad holds the following credentials: Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Life and Health Insurance License, and Medicare Supplement/Long Term Care License. He is currently working on his accreditation as a Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) that will help him further assist his clients with their retirement-related decisions. He will also be sitting for his Series 7 License in the near future, which will allow him to further assist his clients in individual stock, bond and option needs. Chad is licensed in North and South Carolina, as well as Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri.

Chad and his wife Jessica are parents to 3 beautiful children. As a family, they greatly enjoy the outdoors and regularly participate in camping, hiking, rafting and other fun outdoorsy activities.