We’re Your Financial Advocates
We’ve known some of our clients for decades. Now it’s your turn to get to know us! Our advisors will guide you toward your financial goals through a dedicated, caring, and educational partnership rooted in an empathetic approach.
Greg Hinkson, CFP®
President and CEO
Greg is president and CEO of Hinkson Wealth Management. He began his career in 1991 with a nationwide financial services company. The company was known for its excellent training program and investment products. In 1993, he was recognized by the company as the No. 1 representative in the state of Michigan.
The following year, he started an independent firm that allowed him to fully represent his clients’ interests rather than the interests of a broker/dealer.
He currently holds FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 securities registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network®. He is an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth and also holds insurance licenses for life, long-term care, and variable contracts.
In addition to these licenses and a business degree from Penn State University, Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who has taught university courses as an adjunct professor. He has been quoted by Morningstar Advisor magazine and named a Five Star Wealth Manager* seven years in a row by Hour Detroit Magazine. He was featured in the Wall Street Journal as one of the Five Star Wealth Managers you need to know and featured in Forbes Magazine as Michigan Financial Leader.
Greg is married to Valerie and is the proud father of four children. They live in Oakland Township, Michigan, and are members of the Kensington Community Church. In his spare time, he enjoys reading about a variety of topics. In addition to finance, Greg enjoys books about history, religion, politics, and holistic health. He also enjoys working out, skiing, and traveling.
Greg Hinkson is proud to have been recognized as a President's Club advisor for 2018—a distinction based on annual production attained by 7 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network.
Each year, Commonwealth, the Registered Investment Adviser–broker/dealer that helps us process investment transactions on your behalf, recognizes President's Club advisors by inviting them to an exclusive gathering of their peers, leading industry experts, and Commonwealth home office staff. President's Club advisors benefit from an intensive learning and networking experience designed to help them hone their expertise, share best practices, and provide ever-higher levels of service, education, and leadership to their clients.
2012 - 2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award, created by Five Star Professional. The 2023 award was presented in May 2023 based on data gathered within 12 months preceding the issue date. 3273 advisors were considered, 304 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Adam Miller, AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Partner, and COO
Mr. Miller began his financial services career with a large, nationwide bank. After spending time in the banking industry, he started his own mortgage business in the 1990s. While his business grew and thrived, he became a large client of Hinkson Wealth Management.
After many years of working together, Mr. Miller was recruited to join Hinkson Wealth Management as a partner and COO. As investments were his passion, it did not take much recruiting.
He currently holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network®. He is an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth and is insurance licensed for life, long-term care, and variable contracts.
In addition to these licenses, Mr. Miller is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®). The AIF® designation requires education, testing, and continuing education. An AIF® uses a “fiduciary” standard with his clients. A fiduciary standard simply means the investment must be in the client's best interest.
Mr. Miller lives in Shelby Township. He is a member of the Rochester Church of Christ and is an avid outdoorsman. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hunting, fishing, hiking, and traveling to foreign countries.
Paula Kambeitz
Client Services Manager
Paula joined Hinkson Wealth Management in November 2008 as a client service representative and assistant to Mr. Hinkson. Her primary roles were to provide service to all clients while assisting Mr. Hinkson with the day-to-day tasks involved in running the office. Prior to joining Hinkson Wealth Management, Paula worked part time for a small financial services firm while her primary focus was spent as a stay-at-home mom for her three children. Today, she is the client service manager and oversees the activities of the service team. Paula and her husband, Mike, attend Trinity Lutheran Church. In her spare time, Paula enjoys biking, golfing, boating, traveling, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
Tonyea VanPatten
Client Services Representative
Tonyea began working at Hinkson Wealth Management in February 2020. She is the client services representative for Adam Miller. Tonyea has held various administrative positions in the finance and insurance industries. Tonyea attends Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston, Michigan, where she volunteers in the children’s ministry. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, walking, and spending time with her family.
Thomas Boogren
Financial Advisor
Thomas joined Hinkson Wealth Management in May 2022 as a client service representative. In this role, Thomas provided operational support to the financial advisors through the performance of administrative duties and served as a point of contact for current and prospective clients.
In March of 2024, Thomas was promoted to financial advisor with the firm. In this role, he provides investment advisory services to over 200 households. He currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network® He is an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth and also holds insurance licenses for life, health, and long-term care contracts. He is also actively enrolled in a CFP® education program through Kaplan and plans to sit for the exam in 2025.
Prior to joining Hinkson Wealth Management, Thomas managed a small landscaping business that serviced over 50 clients within Oakland County, Michigan. He is a graduate of Albion College, where he earned a BA in marketing with a minor in psychology. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys working out, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Lynn Gasser
Licensed Client Service Manager
Lynn graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in finance. She holds FINRA Series 6, Series 63 and life/health insurance licenses. After a successful 15-year career with JP Morgan Chase, she was recruited to join Hinkson Wealth Management as client service manager. Lynn overseas the activities of the client service team to provide help and support to our clients. She also assists Mr. Hinkson by managing his calendar and serving as office manager. In her spare time, Lynn, enjoys yoga, walking her dog, traveling with her husband, Matt and spending time with family.
