Cara Gardner CFP®
Cara joined Northcoast Wealth Management in 2021 and has over 15 years of financial services experience.
As an advisor, Cara believes that really knowing her clients, and what they hope to achieve with her help, is the best way to help them pursue their financial goals. She also frequently offers both virtual and in-person educational events for her clients and others on a variety of financial topics. Prior to spending the past 12 years as an independent advisor, Cara spent a decade in banking in a variety of capacities including mortgages, construction lending, and insurance. She is also an active board member, and Treasurer, of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce where she is devoted to supporting local businesses and the community.
Cara earned a BA in Marketing from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. She also runs a private foundation, in memory of her sister, that supports centers helping people recover from their eating disorders. Cara lives in Waterford, MI with her husband and son. She enjoys skiing, golfing, boating, and most activities outdoors.
