Howard Bailey Financial is proud to announce that Lynette Fager, Content Marketing Manager, has earned her master's degree in communication from Purdue University, specializing in strategic communication and public relations. This accomplishment underscores Lynette's commitment to growth and development, aligning with Howard Bailey’s passion for growing people who grow people.

Reflecting on how this advanced degree will impact her role at Howard Bailey, Lynette stated, "My master’s coursework allowed me to do a deep dive into communication strategy via case studies, portfolio development, and proposal creation. This type of work provided an even richer framework for me to build on in my work with Howard Bailey. It also gave me the opportunity to work with different industries and challenged me to better understand communication theory and not just practice."

Lynette's achievement is celebrated by the entire Howard Bailey team. Steve Salcedo, Chief Marketing Officer at Howard Bailey Financial, commented, “We are incredibly proud of Lynette for achieving this significant milestone. Her dedication to professional development is truly inspiring, and we are excited to see how she will continue to bring her expertise and insights to our team and clients."

Howard Bailey Financial is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of its clients, team members, and community for the next 100 years and beyond. The firm embodies a 10X mentality, striving to be ten times better than they are today. Lynette's achievement is a testament to this ethos, representing the firm's commitment to continual growth and personal development.

On a personal level, Lynette shared, "I’ve been dreaming about earning my master’s for years. It was a milestone I wanted to master (pardon the pun), and I knew it was something that I could continue to build upon for years to come, not only because it opened doors for me to teach but because it added additional depth to my work portfolio."

When asked what's next on the horizon, Lynette expressed her eagerness to pursue her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), further cementing her commitment to excellence in the field of communication.

Howard Bailey Financial, Inc. was founded in Fort Wayne, IN, as Davenport Financial Services in 2002. The name changed in 2011 as a tribute to the grandfathers of the founder and CEO, Casey Weade. The mission of Howard Bailey is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. In 2017, Howard Bailey opened a second location in Mishawaka, IN, followed by the opening of the Perrysburg, OH, location in 2022. Also in 2022, Howard Bailey acquired Singer Financial in Brownsburg, IN, giving the independent retirement planning firm four locations in the region. Howard Bailey has been voted Best Financial Advisor by Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader’s Choice Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Howard Bailey Financial became the Official Wealth Management Partner of Notre Dame Athletics in 2023.

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Fort Wayne Newspapers Readers’ Choice Award in the category of Financial Advisors awarded on the basis of a public vote held online by Fort Wayne Newspapers.

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