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Former Kennesaw Mayor and Cobb Chamber Citizen of the Year Joins Henssler Financial

Henssler Financial is proud to announce former Mark Mathews has joined the firm as Business Development Director.

JANUARY 2016. KENNESAW, Ga.— Henssler Financial is proud to announce former Kennesaw Mayor and Cobb Chamber of Commerce Kennesaw Citizen of the Year (2015) Mark Mathews has joined the firm as Business Development Director.

“We are very excited to have Mark join our team,” said Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., the firm’s President and Chief Investment Officer. “Mark is eager to pursue a career in business. He has earned a great reputation during his nearly 20 years serving the Kennesaw community.”

With a passion for developing relationships, Mathews will focus on identifying and strategically assessing opportunities to create long-term value for the firm. He will work closely with firm managers to engage new clients and business associations.

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“I’m honored to be part of a wealth management firm with an excellent reputation for providing clients the personal attention needed for their financial future,” Mathews said. “I’m excited about this wonderful opportunity to be able to draw upon my experience in dealing with individuals and local businesses.”

“We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to incorporating his extensive understanding of the Cobb County community into our business,” said firm principal William G. Lako, Jr., CFP®, who also serves as Henssler Financial’s Managing Director.

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Henssler and Lako agreed that Mathews’ experience, leadership skills and business insight should be tremendous assets for Henssler Financial, which will deepen client relationships and bring new opportunities for the firm.

Mathews additionally serves as a member of the board on the Atlanta Regional Commission as well as the Cobb Competitive EDGE. Mr. Mathews served as Mayor for the City of Kennesaw since 2008 prior to joining Henssler. As Mayor, he presided over all City Council meetings and executed contracts, deeds and other official documents as authorized by the City Council. While Mayor, Mathews also worked as Government Relations Manager for the Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service. Mr. Mathews has been involved in the community since 1996.

About Henssler Financial

With assets under advisement of more than $1.65 billion, as of September 30, 2015, Henssler Financial has been delivering comprehensive financial solutions to its individual, corporate and institutional clients for more than 25 years. Founded in 1987 by Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., Henssler Financial provides solutions that incorporate a range of services, including wealth management, financial planning, tax preparation and consulting, small-business retirement planning and estate planning. The firm hosts Atlanta’s longest running and most respected money show on radio—“Money Talks”—airing Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m. on AM 920 The Answer.

More information on Henssler Financial can be found on the firm’s website, www.henssler.com, including important disclosures regarding Henssler Financial and its businesses.

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Media Contact: Kelly-Lynne Scalice · kscalice@henssler.com · 678-797-3781

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