Roger Gainer
Roger started in the financial services industry in 1984 as a commodity broker specializing in trading options on financial futures. It didn’t take him long to realize the brokerage world was more interested in their own bottom line rather than the financial interests of their clients. This epiphany led to the beginning of Gainer Financial’s current business model. A financial approach that is client focused and outcome-based. In other words, the clients’ interests come first.
Many people call themselves a financial planner or a financial advisor. In essence, most of these titles are for those who buy and sell financial securities their clients tell them to buy and sell. Or even worse, they recommend specific securities to their clients, usually based solely on trends of what others in their financial category would do. In fact, brokerages are not even allowed by law to give advice on anything other than the specific transactions they’re working on at the time. On the other hand, Roger is an Investment Advisory Representative (IAR). This means he has a fiduciary responsibility to our clients, always putting their interests ahead of his own and always acting in your best interest. This is a designation most brokers and financial advisors do not have. It may be a subtle difference, but a big enough difference that sets Roger well apart from those who purport to be his competitors.
To this end, Roger holds the coveted and well-earned designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RIPC®) from the American College. He is also a licensed insurance agent for life and health insurance, a Certified Paralegal for Estate Planning, and a current board member of SASM. He has always held a unique fascination with economics. And his comprehensive, practical knowledge of the financial services arena coupled with his easy manner makes him a valued instructor and mentor to other financial professionals.
Davi Gainer
Davi joined Gainer Financial practice in 2001. She is the Business Manager of Gainer Financial and also holds a California Insurance Agent’s license. Added to her astute financial capabilities, she holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Illinois. This societal overview brings warmth and personality to the entire office environment. She considers the clients part of our “Gainer Financial Family.”
Giving Back to the Community
Roger and Davi raised their two children in Mill Valley, and have always been deeply involved in community service, mostly in leadership positions. Roger is currently an elected Director of the Alto Sanitary District and has been a Board Member of the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM). He was soccer coach and Board Member of the Mill Valley Soccer Club, as well as President of the Tamalpais High School PTSA, member of the Fiscal Advisory Committee of the Tamalpais Union High School District, founding member of the Government Affairs Committee of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a Board Member and Scholarship Chair for the Mill Valley Rotary Club.
As a business professional, he is a member of the NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), and a past President of the local Marin/Sonoma chapter. Roger volunteered at Renaissance Marin, and consult with fledgling entrepreneurs to help them launch their businesses. He is a director of the Golden Gate chapter of FKI (Financial Knowledge Institute), a 501c 3 dedicated to helping educate and empower individuals to make better financial decisions. He has been called upon as a speaker to share his financial expertise with various organizations and employee groups, teaching a myriad of financial topics. Roger is available for speaking engagements upon request.
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