Thomas Butler, CFP®, ChFC

Financial Advisor

Thomas Butler has enjoyed more than 40 years experience in the financial services business.
After attending Gateway College of evangelism, Tom pursued his financial service education, receiving his Certified Financial Planner designation in 1983 and his Chartered Financial Consultant designation in 2002. In addition to speaking to various church groups and Civic organizations over the years, he shared his expertise as instructor of Ministerial Finance at Indiana Bible College for more than 20 years. In 1984 he founded Strategic Financial Advisors, Inc., an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm. Tom is a Registered Securities Representative and has also been an SEC Registered Principal.  Tom's firm, Butler Financial Services, provides investment services to numerous clients throughout the Midwest and also clients in various parts of the country.. Tom also owned Butler insurance Agency, Inc., a 50 year old independent property & casualty insurance agency representing more than 20 of the country's highest rated insurance companies. Over the years Tom has gained ownership experience in various entity types, including Proprietorship, Partnership, S Corporation, C Corporation and LLCs.  Tom also has experience working with various types of trust owned assets, and has worked as a consultant with a variety of church boards regarding topics such as general church planning, compensation structures, employee benefits, and risk management..
 

Tom serves or has served:

* Calvary Tabernacle Church – Board of Directors

* Calvary Christian School – Board of Directors - Past President

* Hancock County Community Foundation Professional Advisors Council

* Hancock Health Foundation - Board Member - Vice Chair

* Hancock Health Foundation, Planned Gifts Committee - Chair

* Hancock County Community Foundation - Legacy Properties  LLC. Past Chair

* Greenfield Central School Corporation – Academy of Finance - Board of

   Directors 2004-2010

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