Tessa Doll Passes Series 65
MISHAWAKA, IN – Howard Bailey Financial® is proud to announce that Tessa Doll, Advisory Team Associate at the firm’s Mishawaka location, has successfully passed the Series 65 exam—a significant professional milestone that underscores her commitment to serving clients with excellence.
The Series 65, or Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, is a rigorous test designed to evaluate a candidate’s understanding of investment principles, regulatory standards, and fiduciary responsibilities. Passing the exam demonstrates Doll’s readiness to support the firm’s Advisors and clients at a deeper, more knowledgeable level.
“I wanted to put myself in the best position I could to help others,” said Doll. “With this license, I’ve gained valuable knowledge that allows me to better support the people I work with and serve. It’s an incredible opportunity and honor to help others understand complex financial concepts.”
Doll’s achievement reflects Howard Bailey’s ongoing commitment to fostering personal and professional growth within its team. The firm believes that continuous education is vital to providing dynamic, forward-thinking financial planning services.
“Tessa’s success in passing the Series 65 exam is a tremendous asset to our team and, by extension, to our clients,” said Marshal Johnson, CFP®, Vice President & Senior Financial Advisor “This credential signifies a heightened level of understanding in investment advisory services, empowering her to offer more comprehensive, fiduciary-level guidance. This directly translates into enhanced service, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed clients’ evolving financial needs with confidence.”
Looking ahead, Doll is focused on continuing her professional development.
“We should never stop bettering ourselves,” she added. “I’m excited to keep learning and growing in ways that will benefit the people we serve.”
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.****
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***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.
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