Brad Metz, CLU, ChFC
Financial Advisor & Founder
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Brad co-founded Ark Advisors, LLC in 2009. Prior to that, he was a financial advisor with Edward Jones and served in claims, agency, and analyst roles at State Farm Insurance Companies.
Brad has served in his current role as a fiduciary advisor for clients as part of fee-only business model since 2017. His education includes The Chartered Financial Consultant designation, as well as the Chartered Life Underwriter designation. In addition, he passed the General Securities Exam (series 7), Uniform State Law Exam (series 66), and maintains his life and health insurance licenses. Brad has an accounting degree from Illinois Wesleyan University. Brad and his wife, Karen, live in Bloomington, Illinois. |
Patrick Vance
Financial Advisor & Founder
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Patrick co-founded Ark Advisors, LLC in 2009. Prior to that, he was a financial advisor with Edward Jones and a lead planner with State Farm Insurance Companies.
His experience includes over 16 years in the financial services industry. Patrick has served in his current role as a fiduciary advisor for clients as part of fee-only business model since 2017. His education includes passing the General Securities Exam (series 7) and Uniform State Law Exam (series 66). Patrick also maintains his life and health insurance licenses. He has a telecommunications management degree from Illinois State University. Patrick and his wife, Christina, live in Bloomington, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida with their four children. |
