Our Team

Ken is a seasoned financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. His unique blend of professional training—he holds both the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Kingdom Advisor® designations—and passion for integrating Christian values with effective financial strategies set him apart in the industry.

Ken, a native of the Shoals area of North Alabama, brings a wealth of experience to his role as a financial advisor. He earned a BS in business from the University of North Alabama and continues to hone his skills by regularly attending industry conferences and continuing education events.

Ken and his wife Melisa have been married for thirty-nine years and enjoy traveling together. They have two adult children and two grandchildren. In addition to his local church, Ken is deeply involved in two faith-based organizations, Kingdom Advisors and Vantage Leadership Forum, which reflects his commitment to integrating Christian values into his financial strategies.

Ken Askew holds an AR insurance license #5799306

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.

More than 30 years ago, Gary returned to his childhood home to begin his career as a financial advisor.  After working in the banking industry throughout the southeast during the 1980s, he and his wife Stephanie decided to raise their young and growing family in the jewel of the south, Huntsville.  As a youngster during the 1960s, Gary watched as his hometown of Huntsville grew from a small city to an internationally recognized center for technology and military excellence. 

Today, several of his clients are friends of more than 50 years. Many are retired or near retirement and they trust Gary to guide their finances during this exciting time. Gary also enjoys helping the next generation build a firm financial foundation for their families.

Gary’s three grown children live nearby, and their nine grandchildren are the joy of his and Stephanie’s lives. Their relaxation time sometimes seems hectic with cookouts, ball games, dance recitals, and school events, but they would not have it any other way.

Gary has been licensed in the securities industry since 1991. AR insurance license #5799306

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.