Portrait of Zachary A. Bachner, CFP®, Advisor | Director of Financial Planning at Summit Financial Consulting

Zachary A. Bachner, CFP®

Advisor | Director of Financial Planning

Zach is responsible for the bulk of the financial planning, investment analysis, and solution recommendations for our office. He graduated with honors from Central Michigan University in May of 2017 with a double major in Finance and Personal Financial Planning. He is series 65 licensed, holds many other licenses, and is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. Nowadays, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife, Allison, and their growing family. They love to travel, hike, and explore new places together! Fun Fact: He was the captain of the CMU Club Dodgeball team, which led his team to three consecutive national title games while earning two All-American awards.

Education

Central Michigan University with Honors - Finance & Personal Financial Planning

Experience & Certifications

8 Years Experience

  • • CFP®

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