About

Leslie Wynn Turner

PRESIDENT

Les is president of Right Approach Financial. He is a financial advisor who helps retirees and those soon to retire avoid common, costly financial mistakes. Les engages in the regular business of providing analysis about securities. His focus is on Long Term Care Solutions, Retirement Planning, Social Security Planning and Life Insurance Protection. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative and holds a Series 65 registration. Les’s 22+ years of small business ownership gives him a unique perspective into the financial needs of individuals and small business owners. Les served 20 years on active duty with the U.S. Army and has been assisting clients in East Tennessee with their financial services and insurance needs, since 1997.

*Keep in mind that most life insurance policies require health underwriting and, in some cases, financial underwriting. For information on how life insurance works, including fees and expenses, it is recommended that you work with a licensed insurance agent. Riders that provide long-term care benefits may not cover all the costs associated with long-term care. You should carefully review all limitations in any policy, and/or riders you’re considering purchasing. Optional riders incur additional cost. Return of premium may no longer be available after the commencement of claims and/or policy loans/withdrawals. If there is a return of premium, a portion of the amount returned to you may have tax implications, which you should discuss with your tax advisor. Costs, restrictions, and other conditions may apply, some features and riders may not be available in all states. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

Strategic Alliances

Michael Binger, CFA®

President Gradient Investments, LLC

As President, Michael is the leader of Gradient Investments and has been with the firm since 2012. He brings more than 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios for an institutional asset manager. Michael is a CFA® charter holder and is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal.

Keith Gangl, CFA

Senior Portfolio Manager Gradient Investments, LLC

Keith joined Gradient Investments in 2018 and has more than 30 years of industry experience. Prior roles include senior portfolio manager for a large institutional asset management firm, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Keith is a CFA® charter holder, and has been featured in media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Investor’s Business Daily, Nasdaq and Reuters.

Tyler Ellegard, CFA®

Senior Portfolio Manager Gradient Investments, LLC

Tyler is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Gradient Investments, where he focuses on portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment research across multiple asset classes. He provides market insight and portfolio strategy to support client investment decisions. Tyler is a CFA® charterholder and has been featured in media outlets including Schwab Network, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal.

This endorsement of Gradient Investments, LLC, (GI) and its portfolio management services is provided by an investment advisor representative of Gradient Advisors, LLC (GA). This investment advisor representative refers clients to GI for portfolio management services. GI does not pay separate compensation to GA in relation to its endorsement or any promotional services. However, GA receives a portion of the advisory fees paid by clients who utilize the portfolio management services of GI. GA also shares in the revenue of GI via quarterly payments based on the amount of total assets GA places with GI. This endorsement incentivizes GA in increasing the assets placed with GI, and therefore the compensation received by GA. GA’s investment advisor representatives are not affiliated with or supervised by GI. An additional conflict of interest exists because GA and GI are under common ownership. While these conflicts of interest exist, investment advisor representatives of GA are subject to fiduciary duty and must act in the best interests of their clients. These investment advisor representatives and their clients are not required to use GI, and may select other investment managers.