About Mike Keeler, CFP®

About Mike Keeler
Michael B. Keeler, a Certified Financial Planner®, is chief executive officer of GFS & Associates—a financial firm focused on wealth protection and financial retirement planning. With a vast knowledge base, unparalleled integrity, and years of experience with satisfied investors, he specializes in helping individuals and small businesses achieve their financial goals.
Recognizing that each client has individual needs, Mike dedicates himself to understanding and appreciating each client's situation before making recommendations. He believes in educating clients and works diligently to help them develop achievable goals, understand their financial choices and portfolios, and implement strategies that assist them in attaining their personal plans. As an independent financial adviser, he receives no financial incentives for using any investment over another so is able to tailor his advice so it will always be in the best interest of each client.
Mike received his bachelor's degree at the University of Redlands with a major in economics. He also holds an executive certificate in financial planning from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Before joining the financial services industry, Mike was a software engineer and worked with companies including Apple, HP, Dell, Gateway, and Compaq. He currently holds the following licenses, accreditations, and awards:
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Series 7
  • Series 24
  • Series 66
  • Life Insurance & Variable Annuities
  • Registered Representative and Registered Principal of Girard Securities
  • Certified in Long Term Care
  • Girard Securities Office of the Year 2011
  • Distinguished Toastmaster
Memberships
  • Financial Planning Association
  • Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
  • C12 Group
  • Faith Lutheran Business Advisory Council
  • Christian Businessmen's Network
  • Toastmasters
In his spare time, Mike enjoys traveling with his wife and two sons. He is active in his son's Boy Scout troop and helps with the men's ministry at his church. Mike enjoys driving anything with a motor, from go karts to construction equipment. He likes being outdoors on his ATVs and Snowmobiles.