FORT WAYNE, IN – Howard Bailey Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of Lynette Fager to Director of Communications.

In this new role, Fager will lead the firm’s marketing strategy, overseeing brand development, client and lead communication plans, and digital outreach efforts. Having served as Content Marketing Manager at Howard Bailey since the fall of 2023, Fager has played a key role in shaping Howard Bailey’s messaging and strengthening its connection with its various audiences.

“Lynette has been instrumental in enhancing our brand and communication efforts,” said Steve Salcedo, Howard Bailey’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Her dedication and innovative approach have helped us better serve our clients, and we’re excited to see her leadership in this expanded role.”

With over 15 years of experience in communications, ranging from content creation to publishing to public relations to marketing, Fager brings her expertise to further Howard Bailey’s mission of helping others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies.

“I’m honored to step into this new role and continue building meaningful connections with our clients and community,” said Fager. “Helping people feel informed and empowered in their financial journey is at the heart of what we do, and I look forward to leading our marketing efforts in new and impactful ways.”

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 2024.

*** Howard Bailey Financial became the Official Wealth Management Partner of Notre Dame Athletics in 2023.****

***The rating referenced was given on September 28, 2024, and is based on public vote from July 6-28, 2024; September 30, 2023, and is based on public vote from July 8-30, 2023; September 25, 2022, and is based on public vote from July 10-31, 2022; September 19, 2021, and is based on public vote from July 11 – August 8, 2021; and September 20, 2020, and is based on public vote from July 12 – August 6, 2020. The rating was created, tabulated, and presented by Fort Wayne Newspapers. This award recognizes companies based on popular vote. Howard Bailey Financial did not pay to participate in the rating process but did cover the cost for the award badging to market this recognition. For more details, please visit: www.fortwayne.com/ReadersChoice-faq 

****University of Notre Dame and University of Notre Dame Athletics (“Notre Dame") are not current clients of Howard Bailey Securities, LLC nor Howard Bailey Financial, Inc. Legends / JMI Rights Holders, on behalf of Notre Dame, was compensated for this Endorsement, as such term is defined under SEC Rule 206(4)-1. For more information, visit howardbailey.com/nddisclosure.  

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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