As President, Michael is the leader of Gradient Investments and has been with the firm since 2012. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience including prior roles managing multi-billion dollar portfolios for an institutional asset manager. Michael is a CFA® charterholder and is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal.
About Us
MICHAEL FRITTS
Owner and Lead Advisor
Michael Fritts was born in Knoxville, TN and calls it home to this day. He has worked in the financial services industry for over a decade. His alma mater is Columbia College Chicago, where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude before moving back home. Michael is married to his best friend Heather and they have twin children in Charlie and Daisy to go with their 3 dogs and cat.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
Jill Belasco
Administrative Assistant
Jill values making sure clients feel welcome and comfortable while also building and maintaining positive relationships with them.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family—especially her grandchildren—and traveling.
Jacqueline Coffey
Office Manager
Jacqui has been with GBFP almost 5 years in the position of office manager. In her spare time, she likes to read and be outdoors.
strategic alliances
MICHAEL BINGER, CFA®
President of Gradient
Investments, LLC
KEITH GANGL, CFA®
Senior Portfolio Manager of
Gradient Investments, LLC
Keith joined Gradient Investments in 2018 and has more than 30 years of industry experience. Prior roles include senior portfolio manager for a large institutional asset management firm, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Keith is a CFA® charter holder, and has been featured in media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Investor’s Business Daily, Nasdaq and Reuters.
Tyler Ellegard, CFA®
Senior Portfolio Manager of
Gradient Investments, LLC
Tyler is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Gradient Investments, where he focuses on portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment research across multiple asset classes. He provides market insight and portfolio strategy to support client investment decisions. Tyler is a CFA® charterholder and has been featured in media outlets including Schwab Network, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal.
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