Renée Toth, Executive Vice President of Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd., is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (1990). Her responsibilities include oversight of all company Operations, Sales and Marketing efforts, as well as implementing trading strategies between the Research and Client Services Departments and maintaining service/trading guidelines among the over three dozen custodial platforms where Flexible Plan client assets are invested.

Since joining Flexible Plan in 1991, Ms. Toth has helped develop administrative systems and investment products with scores of mutual fund and insurance companies, trust companies, and qualified plan providers to promote a common ground in the active management industry. Ms. Toth has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM), holding the offices of Director, Secretary, Vice President, President and Chairperson.

Jeff Ingalsbe is tasked with overseeing the company’s executive committee initiatives and directives. He is an experienced information technology (IT) and cybersecurity leader within the automotive, academic, and financial-services industries. As the chief information officer at Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (FPI), he oversees all aspects of IT to ensure that it promotes the success of the business. He is responsible for devising the company’s IT strategy and ensuring that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. In addition, as the chief information security officer at FPI, he leads the firm's efforts to address risk by developing and deploying policies, processes, and technologies, and by engaging employees and business partners in sound cybersecurity practices.

Before joining FPI, Mr. Ingalsbe was an assistant professor and chair of the Computer Information Systems and Information Assurance Department at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has also served as director of the Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies, where he coordinated cybersecurity strategy efforts with government entities, other universities, law enforcement agencies, and industry entities. Mr. Ingalsbe also spent 14 years at Ford Motor Company, where he held a variety of IT and security-related positions. He led complex threat-modeling efforts on strategically important enterprise initiatives, managed research for directors and VPs, and represented Ford on U.S. Department of Homeland Security national working groups. 

With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Carl has a wealth of expertise in financial products and services, business development, strategic planning, and key account management. He leads FPI’s national sales team in ensuring that FPI continues to meet the evolving needs of financial advisers and their clients with dynamically risk-managed solutions. He is also focused on building and fostering long-term relationships with advisers and their firms.

Before joining FPI, Carl held several key leadership positions at Guggenheim Investments. He headed the Defined Contribution Investment Only business and the distribution of Rydex Funds. In these roles, he managed relationships with retirement platforms and distribution partners, while leading a sales team focused on beta exposure sector strategies, broad market benchmarks, and leveraged and inverse exposure products. Carl also served as the national sales manager of ETF and institutional sales; as a variable trust wholesaler; and in a national sales manager role for specialty sales distribution, managing variable annuity and 401(k) partnerships and the sales of the variable trust funds available through 401(k)s.

Carl began his career in financial services at Fidelity Investments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Austin College in Texas and an MBA from the University of Dallas. He is Series 6, 7, 24, 63, and 65 registered.

Sean Burke earned his BA in Business Administration and Sport Management from Aquinas College (2003).  He holds a JD (2011) and LL.M. in Taxation (2012) from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.  Sean joined Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. in November of 2018.  Prior to joining Flexible Plan, he was an associate attorney for a small general practice law firm in Novi, Michigan.

Rukshan Fernando is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting at Flexible Plan Investments (FPI). Mr. Fernando has been part of the FPI family for more than 20 years. Before serving as FPI’s chief financial officer, he worked in various other roles at FPI, including head of the Trading department. He has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Walsh College.

Melissa Karas is responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies, programs, and communications that further Flexible Plan Investments’ (FPI) reputation as a trusted partner in wealth management. This includes developing and coordinating marketing campaigns, social and traditional media communications, events, and cross-departmental projects to promote FPI products and services to the independent broker-dealer and registered investment adviser community.

Ms. Karas has been a part of the FPI family since 2011. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis on organizational communication, a minor in public relations, and a business cognate. (Go green!)

Michelle Higgins earned her MBA in Strategic Management from Davenport University (2010) and her BA in Business Management from Detroit College of Business (1999). Michelle is responsible for planning and directing the operations department at Flexible Plan. She has 20 years of experience in financial services operations. Prior to joining Flexible Plan, Michelle was with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She has previously held FINRA Series 7 & 66 licenses. Michelle has held management positions with several bank trust departments in Michigan. She joined Flexible Plan in 2011. 

Jacob has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2011.

Eryn has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2021.

Sherry has been part of the Flexible Plan family since 1996.

Kevin has been part of the FPI family since 2011.

Greg has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2011.

Barb has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2000. Contact Barb for answers on investment platforms and their required paperwork for new clients accounts.

Adam has been part of the FPI family since 2021.

Charlie has been part of the Flexible Plan family since 2011.

Mara has been part of the Flexible Plan family since 1992.

Jamie has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2016. Contact Jamie if you have service or billing questions about your existing client accounts.

Jamie has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2016. Contact Jamie if you have service or billing questions about your existing client accounts.

Jennifer has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2005. Contact her for sales support, onboarding assistance, new account paperwork, and due diligence requests.

Barb has been part of the Flexible Plan team since 2000. Contact Barb for answers on investment platforms and their required paperwork for new clients accounts.

Jerry C. Wagner, a former tax and securities attorney, recognized early on that technology and hedge fund techniques could be applied to help individuals successfully invest while managing their downside risk. After spending time pioneering new techniques in market analysis, designing quantitative methodologies, and managing investment portfolios, Mr. Wagner founded Flexible Plan Investments in February 1981.

Mr. Wagner is also a founding member of the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM), a nonprofit association of registered investment advisors who use dynamic or tactical asset-allocation strategies to manage over $30 billion in assets invested in mutual funds, ETFs, and annuities. Previously serving as director, chairman, president, and vice president, Mr. Wagner drafted the organization's code of ethics, was a co-author of their performance measurement standards, and has chaired their mutual funds and public relations committees.

With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, Mr. Wagner has written numerous articles and white papers on the merits of active investing. He has been featured in Financial Planning magazine, Financial Advisor Magazine, the Journal of Investing, and other financial publications.

Mr. Wagner earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and an MBA in industrial relations from Michigan State University, and his J.D. from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

Daniel Poppe combines financial and economic theory with data analytics to model investment algorithms for use in Flexible Plan Investments’ mutual funds and strategies. In addition to developing the structure of these offerings, he establishes procedures for their implementation and reviews their performance on a continual basis. Mr. Poppe holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Oakland University. Mr. Poppe also holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Gayan Nagoda is responsible for the development and programming of Flexible Plan Investments’ proprietary algorithms, applications, historical financial data tools, advisor tools, and weekly Market Hotline. He uses the latest programming languages, development tools, software, and open mathematical financial libraries to program risk-management models. He has a degree in software engineering from the National Institute of Business Management–Sri Lanka and has a more than 10 years’ experience in software development.

Blake Eads reviews and monitors Flexible Plan’s investment strategies and proposes modifications when necessary to pursue optimal performance. He also aids in the creation of new investment strategies and conducts the research required to do so. He conducts data analysis and quantitative testing to answer research inquiries as they arise. Mr. Eads holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance and a minor in accounting from Central Michigan University.

Ryan Gabel reviews and monitors FPI’s investment strategies, proposing modifications as needed to enhance performance. He plays a key role in developing new investment strategies and carries out the research necessary to support them. He also conducts data analysis and quantitative testing to assist research initiatives. Mr. Gabel holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a double major in finance and entrepreneurship from Grand Valley State University.

Joshua Sexton has over 5 years of experience in mitigating and monitoring cybercrime. He has a master’s degree in information assurance. He reviews reports of cyberattacks and information breaches, identifying which pose a legitimate risk to our firm and other financial professionals.

Caleb works to build a durable and agile cybersecurity plan that can adapt to changes in the digital landscape. With experience at a certain government agency dedicated to the information security of all Americans, Caleb helps develop and maintain FPI’s cybersecurity infrastructure to prepare for ransomware and other threats to the firm. 

Jeff Ingalsbe is tasked with overseeing the company’s executive committee initiatives and directives. He is an experienced information technology (IT) and cybersecurity leader within the automotive, academic, and financial-services industries. As the chief information officer at Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (FPI), he oversees all aspects of IT to ensure that it promotes the success of the business. He is responsible for devising the company’s IT strategy and ensuring that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. In addition, as the chief information security officer at FPI, he leads the firm's efforts to address risk by developing and deploying policies, processes, and technologies, and by engaging employees and business partners in sound cybersecurity practices.

Before joining FPI, Mr. Ingalsbe was an assistant professor and chair of the Computer Information Systems and Information Assurance Department at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has also served as director of the Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies, where he coordinated cybersecurity strategy efforts with government entities, other universities, law enforcement agencies, and industry entities. Mr. Ingalsbe also spent 14 years at Ford Motor Company, where he held a variety of IT and security-related positions. He led complex threat-modeling efforts on strategically important enterprise initiatives, managed research for directors and VPs, and represented Ford on U.S. Department of Homeland Security national working groups.