Meet the Team
At our firm, we have the client—and only the client—in mind.
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients to get opinions from several sources with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.
No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.
Katie Mitakides
Owner/President
katherine@tinkermountainwealth.com
I am a dedicated and experienced financial advisor with over five years of experience in the industry. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering world- class service and providing solid returns to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, small business owners, and retirees. My mission is to consolidate, grow, protect, and eventually transfer my clients' assets in the most tax-efficient way(s) possible. I offer holistic financial planning, working with your existing team of legal and tax professionals to identify and achieve your financial goals. My expertise includes financial planning, wealth management, estate planning, financial analysis, life insurance, retirement planning, 401k design and management, and business succession planning.
Before working in finance, I was the President/Owner of College Ready Tutor/Study Strategies, LLC. I worked with students from grades 5 through college, helping them develop study and learning skills. I designed a proprietary organization & study skills program, "Colors of Confidence," specifically tailored for ADHD and EFD learners. Prior to this, I served as the VP of Marketing & Communications at Dr. John Mitakides, DDS., Inc., overseeing all marketing efforts and outgoing communications for professional organizations such as The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation, American Academy Cranio-Facial Pain, and American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.
I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science from Miami University, with a dissertation titled "Stayin' Alive: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Inconsistent Effects of Leadership Decapitation on Terrorist Organizations." My educational background also includes an M.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Wright State University and a B.A. in Women's Studies from Hollins University. I believe in lifelong learning and am currently pursuing my CFP designation. Outside of my professional endeavors, I have actively participated in community service and volunteer organizations, demonstrating my dedication to giving back. I am a single mother of two kids, ages 10 and 7, who keep me running! In my "spare" time, I enjoy reading historical fiction, gardening, and cooking.
Client Centered
Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.
Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.