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Get To Know The Team At Sable Point Wealth Management with Kimberly Stark and Alex Norath (Ep. 4)

Get To Know The Team At Sable Point Wealth Management with Kimberly Stark and Alex Norath (Ep. 4)

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There are many dials that make the Sable Point Wealth Management clock go round, and Kimberly Stark and Alex Norath are two of those dials!

In this episode, Mike Heckman is joined by Kim and Alex to explore the unique dynamic they have created at Sable Point while revealing everything you need to know about the firm’s two-team approach. 

Everybody has a unique origin story of why they have the role they do, and that’s exactly what Mike, Kim, and Alex talk about!

They discuss: 

  • Kim’s experience working at a cable company and how her customer experience has shaped her into the professional she is today
  • Their favorite part about working with Sable Point’s clients — and what sets the company apart from their past roles and employers
  • Alex’s experience as a Sable Point team member — and how he leverages his role virtually
  • Their roles at the company and what they have learned from each
  • Sable Point’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ and how they use it as a guide to help and support clients 
  • And more!

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About Alex Norath:

Alex loves building relationships with his clients and helping them with one of the most important aspects of their lives. 

Alex has his Series 66 Securities License. His education includes a Bachelor’s degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. In 2012, he got a degree in Elementary Education. In a few years, he realized he had a passion for finance and returned to school to get his MBA, which he earned from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, in 2016.

About Kimberly Stark:

Kim joined Sable Point Wealth Management in February 2020.  She has been an investor for most of her life and has over thirty years of experience in the banking and communication services industry.  At Sable Point, Kim personifies a culture of service first, with an aptitude for technological and financial tools.  She strives to consistently exceed expectations in financial service delivery.

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Bank Failures And How They Reshaped The Financial Industry with Pete Oquist (Ep. 3)

Bank Failures And How They Reshaped The Financial Industry with Pete Oquist (Ep. 3)

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Ready to uncover the untold stories behind bank failures and their profound impact on the ever-evolving world of finance?

In this episode, Mike Heckman invites Pete Oquist, a retired Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) examiner. This week, Pete dives into the gripping history of bank failures and their lasting impact on the financial industry.

Pete discusses: 

  • The interesting history of bank deregulation and how it impacted the ways banks operated and continue operating in the current day
  • His own experiences as an FDIC examiner
  • The story behind how he ended up working 12 hours a day, seven days a week 
  • Banks in the 60s versus banks in the 21st century
  • Reasons you have to be a lot smarter to run a bank now
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Pete Oquist’s experience includes: 

COMMISSIONED EXAMINER, FDIC, Division of Supervision and Consumer Compliance. Responsible for supervision and regulation of state-chartered non-member banks. 

COMMISSIONED SENIOR EXAMINER, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Supervision, and Regulation, 2002 to 2006.   Responsible for supervision and regulation of community state-chartered member banks. 

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXAMINER, State of Michigan, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, 1985 to 2002. Responsible for supervision and regulation of state-charted banks.

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Against the Odds: A Nontraditional Financial Advisor’s Success Story (Ep. 2)

Against the Odds: A Nontraditional Financial Advisor’s Success Story (Ep. 2)

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Some people’s career paths have a bunch of twists, turns, and points where it’s flipped completely upside down. And then there’s Mike Heckman’s!

In this episode, Mike unveils the path that led him to become the financial professional he’s today. This conversation is all about inspiring you in your own career journey. So, tune in as Mike reinforces the belief that you can truly pursue anything you are passionate about.

Mike discusses: 

  • The story behind why he mainly works with business owners 
  • Some of his experiences as a business owner himself 
  • Valuable lessons that are all about motivating you to pursue your passion 
  • His experience working within the IT field during the ‘Y2K bug’
  • How he went from not wanting to be in the financial space to falling in love with the industry
  • And more!

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Welcome To The Wealth Dock Podcast! With Your Host, Mike Heckman (Ep.1)

Welcome To The Wealth Dock Podcast! With Your Host, Mike Heckman (Ep.1)

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The wait is finally over. Now you can learn about Sable Point Wealth Management’s tailored financial strategies from wherever you are!

Introducing, The Wealth Dock Podcast with Mike Heckman 🎉

In this inaugural episode, Mike introduces himself and his investing philosophies while revealing what his show will be all about. 

Mike discusses: 

  • Sable Point’s ideal client and how he can instantly tell if someone is a good fit
  • How he (accidentally) got started in the financial services industry
  • The business and investing philosophy he implements with the investors and clients he works with (whether they’re new or highly experienced)
  • His connection with the martial arts world
  • What success means to him
  • And more!

Resources:

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About Your Host:

Mike Heckman, MS, CFP®, CEPA®, BFA®, CDFA®, AWMA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker, Retirement Planner, and Wealth Advisor.

Mike and his team have been helping business owners, medical professionals, and retirees preserve, protect and pass on their wealth for over 12 years. In 2019, Mike founded Sable Point Wealth Management, serving Western Michigan with offices in Ludington and Spring Lake.

He’s currently conducting dissertation research on wealth preservation strategies in retirement to complete his Financial Management Doctorate from California Southern University.

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