Who We Are

Our Mission, Our Values, Your team

At Generation Capital Advisors, we are driven by a mission to provide exceptional, personalized wealth management services. Our values of integrity, education, and a client-first approach guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.

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Building a Legacy of Trust

Our journey began with a vision to transform the wealth management industry by offering bespoke services that truly cater to the needs of high-net-worth families. From our early days to where we stand today, our commitment to excellence and our passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals have been the cornerstone of our success.

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Our team is built for your Generation and the next ones

Our mission to create a client-centric firm, and our vision for building a future-focused enterprise that values integrity, education, and ethical leadership

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Serving your Generation and the next ones.

Our journey began with a vision to transform the wealth management industry by offering bespoke services that truly cater to the needs of high-net-worth families. From our early days to where we stand today, our commitment to excellence and our passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals have been the cornerstone of our success.

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Leading with Integrity, Shaping the Future

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Passion

We are committed to building an enterprise that remains grounded in personal relationships, ensuring that every client feels valued and understood.

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Partnership

Our vision includes scaling our operations while maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring that our growth benefits both our clients and the communities we serve.

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Education

We believe in empowering our clients through education, providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions.

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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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The Principles That Guide Us

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Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our interactions, ensuring that trust and transparency are at the core of our relationships.

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Client-First Approach

Every strategy we develop and every decision we make is centered around what is best for our clients, ensuring their needs and goals are always prioritized.

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Commitment to Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our services to the depth of our client relationships.

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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