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Building Legacies With Passion, Education, And Partnership

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Win by not losing

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to transform wealth management into a deeply personal, relationship-driven service. We’ve grown by staying true to our core values and by always putting our clients' needs first.

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Partnership based approach driven by education and our teams passion

We are driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping our clients achieve their financial goals. Our mission is to be more than just advisors; we are your partners in building and preserving your family’s legacy.

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Leading with Integrity, Shaping the Future

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Growth with Purpose

Our vision is to expand our reach while maintaining the personal touch that has defined us from the beginning.

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Ethical Leadership

We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do, ensuring that our growth benefits both our clients and the communities we serve.

The Principles That Guide Us

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Partnership

We believe in doing what’s right, always. Integrity is the foundation of every relationship we build.

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Education

Your needs and goals are at the center of every strategy we develop. We are here to serve you, above all else.

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Passion

We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, from the quality of our services to the strength of our client relationships.

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Samuel J. Diarbakerly
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Founder,
Private Wealth Advisor

With a background in investment strategy and sophisticated financial planning, I founded Generation Capital Advisors to offer a boutique experience that truly caters to the needs of high-net-worth families. My personal philosophy revolves around building strong, trust-based relationships.

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Samuel J. Diarbakerly
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Rex A. Berger
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Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Manager

I entered the financial services industry to fuel my passion for bringing a human approach to wealth management, acting as a sounding board for life's pivotal decisions, and fostering lasting relationships that extend beyond investments. My goal is to reduce your complexities and create continuity between generations so you can focus on what’s next for you and your family.

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Rex A. Berger
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Brandon Franco
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Senior Private Wealth Relationship Manager

As a Senior Private Wealth Relationship Manager at Generation Capital Advisors, I am dedicated to enriching your overall experience with our firm. Serving as your primary point of contact, I leverage our vast resources to deliver personalized service according to your preferences.

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Meet the Team

The Integrated Partners Team

Andree Mohr

Andree Mohr

President

I leverage my operational expertise to optimize processes, ensuring our models are executed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This meticulous approach results in exceptional service and support for you and paves the way for outstanding offerings.

Peter Kaplan

Peter Kaplan

Senior Vice President of Insurance Solutions

With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in the design, implementation, and management of sophisticated life insurance portfolios. My mission is to deliver cutting-edge insurance solutions to safeguard your wealth and legacy that are perfectly aligned with your family values, desires, and goals.

Steve Kolano

Steve Kolano

CFA | Chief Investment Officer

I use my passion and fascination with capital markets to create portfolios that support your journey across the wealth spectrum. I firmly believe that identifying the end objectives of your needs, circumstances, and what drives you, is the cornerstone of investing and portfolio construction.

Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman

Advanced Planning Specialist

I have over 10 years of experience building comprehensive financial plans for high-net- worth individuals and business owners. I accumulated significant knowledge with the use of the planning software, eMoney. Through live modeling, I help to create an interactive and memorable client experience.

Richard E. Austin

Richard E. Austin

JD, LLM, CIMA | Executive Director

My area of expertise lies in working with business owners and Fortune 500 executives to build comprehensive strategies to support their most sophisticated circumstances. By offering creative ideas for investment, estate planning, and charitable giving, I help high-net-worth clients build legacies and create family dynasties.

Matt Ackermann

Matt Ackermann

Chief Content Officer

I create content that enlightens and entertains our client community. Through blogs, videos, and podcasts, I love to help our advisors educate and inform about the ever-changing financial planning industry. For more than 20 years, I wrote and produced content at various wealth management media outlets, including InvestmentNews where I was honored with 15 ASPBE awards for digital content creation. I also produced a documentary on impact investing that debuted at the United Nations.

Becca Zophin

Becca Zophin

Chief Marketing Officer

With more than 20 years of industry experience, I work with our advisors to clearly articulate their service offerings, educate their community, and piece together marketing strategies that showcase their value. I accomplish this by creating and designing full-service marketing programs so our advisors and the clients they work with can thrive. Through our industry-leading InTouch Marketing Model, my team and I launch insightful content each month so you can stay ahead of the curve.

Ann Swartz

Ann Swartz

CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLF® | Chief Compliance Officer

Working in the financial industry since 1988, I currently serve as the Chief Compliance Officer at Integrated. My multifaceted role encompasses regulatory compliance, financial controls, daily operations, and information technology management. Beyond my regulatory expertise, I contribute valuable operational insights to the firm. I excel at optimizing processes, enhancing communication channels, and devising innovative solutions to overcome the inherent challenges of building a robust financial organization.

Mike Percoskie

Mike Percoskie

Director of Technology

As our resident technologist, my priority is to proactively remedy technical issues before they arise, solving issues as they pop-up, and also implementing points of innovation that the ever-changing technology landscape can provide. I specialize in tailoring our technology offerings to adapt to advisors' specific needs.

JD Gardner, CFA & CMT

JD Gardner, CFA & CMT

Portfolio Manager

I revolutionized the advisory space by developing systematic strategies and leveraging the efficiency of ETF structures. My specialization is centered on minimizing behavioral inefficiencies and maximizing investor outcomes. I received an undergraduate degree in finance and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Wright State University. I leveraged my vast education to refine my skills as a research analyst at UBS and Morgan Stanley. With experience in developing systematic strategies, I saw the opportunity to help navigate the current environment with efficiencies found in the ETF structure.

John C. Pastore, Jr. CRPC®

John C. Pastore, Jr. CRPC®

Executive Vice President | Private Wealth Advisor

I am a founding member of Integrated Partners (Integrated) and developed our industry-recognized alliance program, a dynamic co-source model that partners financial advisors with CPAs, Attorneys, and Property & Casualty professionals. Today, over 200 professionals nationwide are successfully partnering with our firm.

Ashley Plante

Ashley Plante

Compliance Coordinator

I serve as our go-to resource for marketing materials review, complex inquiries, and routine compliance requirements. I ensure the timely fulfillment of our regulatory obligations, keeping our firm compliant and streamlining our processes so GCA advisors can focus on you, and your financial well-being.

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