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tive clients. We have conversations about where they are financially, where they want to be, and how to get there. My job is to help people artic- ulate their goals and organize their resources to help meet those goals.    PCT: What do you look forward to the most in this new business?  GG: The best part of what I do is meeting a wide variety of people, and learning about what’s important to them.   PCT: What is the best piece of advice you can give to customers?  GG: 1) Know what investments you own and what role they play in the construction of your portfolio. 2) Make sure you have enough life insurance to cover the financial needs of your loved ones.   PCT: What is something that others don’t know about you?  GG: Those who have been here a long time might know my last name because of my parents. For those new to our community, my dad and mom moved here so that my dad could start his veterinary clinic in 1974. I was born and raised here, graduating from Weatherford High School in 1994. My wife, Liz, and I are raising our three children in Parker County.    PCT: Where do you see yourself and your business in the next 10 years?  GG: The next 10 years are going to be very exciting. My practice will continue to grow because people want to retire comfortably, fund higher education accounts to help their children and grandchildren, and make sure they are protected in case of an unexpected loss. I am already seeing clients becoming interested in more sophisticated inter-generational wealth planning, and younger investors who need advice and a place to start. While I cannot predict the future, I certainly remain positive on being a trusted resource that’s able to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Managing your daily activities is a full-time task. Managing Isn’t it time to focus on the management of your wealth? Your Wealth Managing your wealth presents unique opportunities and new challenges that require your attention. Wealth planning is an integral part of achieving your fi nancial goals. How you will maintain the wealth you’ve accumulated should be a primary consideration in the development of an investment strategy. Like any successful endeavor, managing your wealth requires a well thought out plan that anticipates your needs and prepares you for the future. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Transacts Business on All Principal Exchanges and Member SIPC 2256442.1 Parker County Courthouse, TX Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Director – Investments 201 Main Street, Suite 828 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: (817) 333-3912 Gabe W. Grote Please contact me to discuss how we may develop an investment strategy suitable for your specifi c needs. 35