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At our firm, we have the client—and only the client—in mind.

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

At our firm, we have the client—and only the client—in mind.

Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients to get opinions from several sources with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.

No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.


Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes

Managing Director / LPL Financial Advisor

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Craig Stavang

Craig Stavang

Financial Services Administrator

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Mariner Advisor Network

At RD's Financial Strategies, we utilize resources from the Mariner Advisor Network’s Portfolio Consulting Team in order to build custom portfolios reflective of the unique financial objectives of our clients. We leverage the thought leadership and diverse resources of an experienced team to help us with portfolio construction and investment selection. By expanding our capabilities, we are able to devote more time to you, our valued clients.


Christopher Mercado

Christopher F. Mercado, MBA, CFP®, CIMA®, AIFA®

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Strategist

Jeremy Olen

Jeremy Olen, CFA®

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Client Centered

Client Centered

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.

Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.