Meet Our Team

C. Richard (Dick) Herrold

Founder, Chairman of the Board

517-351-8600 ext 102

herrold@financialtec.com

Dick founded Financial Technology in 1980 and his vision has led our firm for more than 40 years. Dick has vast experience in financial planning, estate planning, and qualified retirement plans. Away from the office, Dick enjoys MSU...

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John Gingas

President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 104

gingas@financialtec.com

John joined financial Technology in 1990. With more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in qualified retirement plans, personal investment planning, asset management, and retirement income...

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Theodore (Ted) Hollenbeck

Vice President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 113

hollenbeck@financialtec.com

Ted joined Financial Technology in 2011. As a Licensed Insurance Counselor (LIC) with more than 15 years of experience, his focus is to serve the insurance needs of our business and personal clients. Ted earned his BBA in management...

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Sara Frank-Hepfer

Vice President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 120

frank@financialtec.com

Sara joined Financial Technology in 2014, and has more than 16 years of industry experience. She is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ (AAMS®) a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary...

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Michael (Mike) Cantor

Vice President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 110

cantor@financialtec.com

Mike joined Financial Technology in 2013 and offers more than 23 years of industry experience. He is a qualified Plan Financial Consultant and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®. He specializes in qualified retirement plans,...

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F. Douglas (Doug) Stacks

Vice President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 119

stacks@financialtec.com

Doug joined Financial Technology in 2012 and has more than 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is a versatile employee benefits professional and a licensed insurance counselor/agent. As an Administrative Service...

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Brian Shepard

Vice President/Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 103

shepard@financialtec.com

Brian joined Financial Technology in 2012. He has 12 years of small business management, 10 years of nonprofit management, and nine years of sales and marketing experience. Brian focuses on personal investment planning, retirement...

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Richard Vining

Vice President - Shareholder

517-351-8600 ext 121

vining@financialtec.com

Rick joined Financial Technology in 2024 with over 40 years of experience serving and advising clients providing financial advisory services. Rick’s focus is providing clients with comprehensive financial advice and practical...

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Tiffany Herrold

Controller

517-351-8600 ext 105

tiffany@financialtec.com

Tiffany joined Financial Technology in 2022. She currently serves as the Controller. Tiffany has over 20 years of experience in accounting and management. When she isn't working she enjoys traveling.

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Rebecca Hill

Administrative Assistant

517-351-8600 ext 109

hill@financialtec.com

Rebecca joined Financial Technology in 2013. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and has more than 30 years of administrative experience. Rebecca provides administrative support to John Gingas, Sara Frank-Hepfer, and Mike Cantor....

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Holly Schoenbachler

Licensed Insurance Specialist

517-351-8600 ext 106

schoenbachler@financialtec.com

Holly joined Financial Technology in 2019, bringing five years of experience with customer service in the insurance industry. In July 2020, Holly earned the COBRA Certified Administrator certification. She provides administrative...

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Evan Klump

Wealth Advisor

517-351-8600 ext 116

evan@financialtec.com

Evan joined Financial Technology in 2025 bringing two years of experience in financial planning. He graduated from Furman University in 2023 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Evan holds the Accredited Investment...

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Caitlin McKee

Retirement Plan Distribution Specialist

517-351-8600 ext 114

mckee@financialtec.com

Caitlin joined Financial Technology in 2024. She brings 12 years of customer service experience in the financial services industry. Caitlin focuses on qualified retirement plan administration and administrative support for the...

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Maggie Adler

Administrative Assistant

517-351-8600 ext 108

adler@financialtec.com

Nicholas Querio

Insurance Agent

517-351-8600 ext 122

querio@financialtec.com

Nicholas joined Financial Technology as an Intern in 2023 and Graduated from Michigan State University in 2024 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. His focus is to serve the insurance needs of our business and individual clients,...

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Emily Buczkowski

Administrative Assistant

517-351-8600 ext 111

Emily@financialtec.com

Emily joined Financial Technology in 2025, she holds three associate degrees with Lansing Community College, and has over 10 years’ experience in customer service. She provides administrative support to all the financial advisors....

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