James H. Fydroski, CFP, RFC, RFG

Education

Diploma in Personal Financial Planning, Oakland University 1999
Kosciuszko Foundation Award, Jagiellonian University Cracow, Poland 1973
Master of Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin - Madison 1973
Bachelor of Communication Arts, Michigan State University 1970

Certifications

Certified Financial Planner™ Certificant

Licenses

Registered Investment Advisor (NASD) – Series 65 1999
Registered Principal, National Association of Securities Dealers 1997
Registered Representative (NASD) 1995
Insurance Agent 1995

Registrations

Registered Financial Gerontologist, American Institute of Financial Gerontology 2006
Investment Advisor Representative, State of Michigan 1996
Registered Financial Consultant 1998

Associations

Financial Planning Association
International Association of Registered Financial Consultants
National Association of Active Investment Managers

Hobbies

Chestnut Tree Farm, Old Home Renovation, Martial Arts, Hunting, Fishing

Bio

Jim Fydroski joined both Haas Financial Services Incorporated (a registered investment advisor) and Haas Financial Products Incorporated (a broker-dealer) on January 1, 2003. He became an owner/partner of the firm in 2004 and currently serves as President of Haas Financial Services Inc. and Vice President of Haas Financial Products Inc.

Jim is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner specializing in active money management and long term care issues. He authored a quarterly client newsletter from 1999 until 2005 when he took over as editor of the Money Monitor. His articles range from quarterly stock market reviews to perspectives on comprehensive financial planning. Jim has given financial planning seminars at the Milford, Highland, and South Lyon public libraries, Independence Village—White Lake, Henry Ford Health System-Lakeside and at the following churches: St. Patrick—White Lake, Church of the Holy Spirit—Highland, and St. Andrews Episcopal—Waterford. Seminar topics have included: Financial Planning for Your Future, Financial Planning at Any Age, Financial Planning In Uncertain Times, and Planning for a Successful Retirement. Jim received a commemorative plaque from the National Association of Field Training (police) Officers for his financial planning presentation at their state meeting. He is the author of an article titled "Financial Planning for Cave Men and Women" which was chosen to appear in the national journal of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants.

In addition to his own seminars, Jim has teamed up with area attorneys to present seminars on Long Term Care/Medicaid Qualification and Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. He has taught the retirement section of the Successful Money Management Seminars and in-house communication skills classes for a corporate employer.

Jim's outside interests include a 40-acre chestnut tree farm and editorship of the Michigan Nut Grower Association News. He is a past treasurer of the Milford Rotary Club, a former Trustee for Knights of Columbus #13319, and recently served three years on his church pastoral council. Jim is 61 years old and resides in Commerce Township with his wife, Cecelia.

Securities are offered through Haas Financial Products, Inc., Investment Advisory Service through Haas Financial Services Inc.

Key Links
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) finra.org
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) sipc.org

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