Kathy Colby

Kathy Colby is Founder and President of Financial Independents, Inc.

and has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of USA Financial Securities member FINRA and SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor.

For over 17 years, Kathy has taught various pre-retirement and money management classes for General Motors and is a frequent speaker at In-Service Training sessions for State of Michigan employees. She has been a guest presenter for Clemson University’s Professional Development for Women conference held in Michigan and Illinois. Kathy holds the following registrations and licenses: Series 7 General Securities License, Series 24 General Securities Principal, Life Insurance and Variable Contracts Product Representative, Series 63 Michigan Uniform Securities Agent License, and Series 65 Registered Investment Advisor.

Prior to forming Financial Independents, Inc. in 1997, Kathy was Senior Vice President with a private money management firm. Her past experience also includes Sales Manager of an investment services program for a large mid-Michigan bank and Financial Consultant for a nationwide financial planning company.