Mike Hostetler
Financial Advisor
CFP®
Mike Hostetler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at Allworth’s Kennesaw, Georgia, office. He is a Marietta native and Georgia Tech alumnus, where he received All-American honors as a baseball player for the Yellow Jackets. Before his advisory career, Mike also played professionally for the Atlanta Braves. A passionate advocate of financial planning, he enjoys building strong client relationships, providing advice and guidance through their unique life transitions, and helping them achieve financial independence. When away from the office, he enjoys spending time coaching baseball and sharing the outdoors through hunting, fishing, or playing golf. Mike and his wife, Susan, reside in Marietta.
I’m a strong believer in the Yogi Berra quote, “If you don’t plan where you’re going, you might wind up somewhere else.” That’s why every one of my client relationships begins with what I call our ‘CARE’ conversation:
- Challenges: What obstacles are you facing in your life that may create speed bumps, roadblocks, or detours on your way to a confident financial future?
- Alternatives: What changes can turn these difficulties or situations into a positive result?
- Resources: How can your ‘financial horsepower’ be used to achieve these goals and objectives?
- Expectations: What are your short- and long-term expectations, both for me as your advisor and for yourself, in working toward retirement and achieving your ultimate financial independence?
This in-depth, comprehensive approach creates the foundation of our relationship, as well as a base for all investment strategy, tax planning, and estate planning decisions moving forward. My goal is to help all my clients manage their assets and life in a collaborative manner through solid communication, sound investment management, and quality service.
I find great satisfaction in building trusted relationships with my clients, understanding their unique needs, and working closely with them to help achieve their goals. There's nothing more fulfilling than seeing the smile on their face or hearing the pride in their voice once those goals are accomplished. For me, it’s not just about numbers—it's about making a meaningful impact in their lives and giving them the confidence to move forward.
I enjoy building trusted relationships with my clients, helping them achieve their goals, and seeing the smile on their face once those goals have been accomplished.
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