Who We Are

50+ Years of Experience...

The Centerpoint Group is a multi-disciplinary financial organization that serves the specialized planning and financial service needs of individuals, families, business owners, professionals and executives, combining financial, tax, legal, business and philanthropic matters into a unified plan.

At its core, The Centerpoint Group is composed of registered advisers who provide consulting, advice, investment recommendations and insurance solutions that address your specific needs. The firm maintains an extensive network of regional and national relationships to accomplish your goals.

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Objectivity

We are independently owned and operated — free from corporate mandates or proprietary product requirements. That independence allows us to access a full spectrum of solutions from leading institutions. Every recommendation is based on what best aligns with your goals and purpose, not ours.

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Client-Centered Planning

Your goals drive every decision we make. We take a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that integrates investments, retirement income, tax and estate strategies, insurance, and business owner planning into one cohesive plan — centered around your life and free from financial clutter.

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Professional Partnering

We work collaboratively with your existing team of professionals — attorneys, CPAs, and business consultants — to ensure all areas of your financial life are coordinated and moving in the same direction. This integration helps protect against gaps, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

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Confidentiality

Trust is the foundation of every client relationship. We never disclose client names or financial details without explicit authorization. Our firm’s reputation rests on a legacy of confidentiality, discretion, and respect for the privacy of those we serve.

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Strategic Alliance

As a Member Office of ValMark Financial Group, we are part of a national consortium of independently owned firms with access to leading investment and insurance resources. ValMark’s scale — representing over $40 billion in life insurance and $12 billion in assets under management — enhances our ability to deliver sophisticated strategies while maintaining the personalized guidance of a boutique firm.

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Meet Our Team

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R. Gary Dye Jr., MBA

Owner, Registered Investment Advisor

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George B. Pickett BA, JD

Founder. Juris Doctor, Accredited Estate Planner, Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative

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Robert H. Bradford BS, MS

Founder. Chartered Financial Consultant, Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative

Danielle Ervin

Danielle Ervin

VP of Client Services

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Jim Moritsugu

Vice President of Retirement Plans

Emily Evans

Emily Evans BBA, MBA Candidate (Finance)

Client Services Coordinator

Meet Our Broker Dealer

Valmark Securities, Inc. has served as a trusted broker-dealer to leading advisory firms like ours. Their specialists in operations, insurance, and advanced planning help ensure you receive the highest level of support and oversight. Meet some of these specialists below.
JUDSON FORNER

Judson Forner, CFP®, CRPC®

Vice President, Investment Operations

Tyler D. Denholm

Tyler D. Denholm, CFA®, CMT

Vice President, Investment Management & Research

CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) J. FINEFROCK

Christopher (Chris) J. Finefrock, MBA, CFP®

Senior vice President, Financial Planning & Investments

CALEB NITZ

Caleb Nitz, CFP®

Vice President, Business Development

MICHAEL MCCLARY

Michael Mcclary, MBA

Chief Investment Officer

MICHAEL MICHLITSCH

Michael Michlitsch, MBA, CRPC®

Vice President, In Force Insurance Solutions

ERIC VAN METER

Eric Van Meter, CFP®, CLU®

Analyst, Insurance Marketing

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Zach Hurst, CFP®, CLU®

Vice President, Financial Planning