Our Advisors

Gary D. Haapala, CFP®

With over 30 years of experience, Gary Haapala brings with him a unique background of leadership in the wealth management industry.  He is enthusiastic about helping people achieve their personal financial goals. Years of management experience has provided him with a special niche; to help clients, especially business owners, capitalize their life’s work towards the next phase of life for their enjoyment.  He calls this “Advice in Motion”.  An ongoing, interactive, financial planning and investment process is the foundation of every client relationship.

Gary’s resume includes tenures as Founding Member and Managing Partner of Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors, President of Wealth Management with United Bank & Trust, Regional Manager Private Client Group with Fifth Third Bank, Group Manager 1^st Vice President, Institutional Trust with Comerica Bank.  He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and an Associate of Arts degree from Schoolcraft College.  Gary obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2020.

In 2025, Gary launched 24 Financial LLC a boutique firm.  His office will be located at 10524 E. Grand River, Suite 102, Brighton, MI 48116 with a September 2025 move in date.  He can be reached at 517.290.7338 or [email protected].

He lives in Brighton with his wife Mary Jo and enjoys golf and being on the boat with family and friends.