Jay Hinkel is a financial advisor with Financial Design Group, bringing a fresh perspective shaped by an unconventional and diverse professional background. Originally from Michigan, Jay now proudly calls Winona Lake home, where he lives with his wife and newborn daughter.
Before entering the financial advisory world, Jay built experience across business analytics in the orthopedic industry, occupational therapy, and asset management in the digital asset space. This cross-disciplinary foundation gives him a distinctive lens on risk, inflation, and long-term value creation, one grounded in data, adaptability, and real-world problem-solving.
Jay's approach to wealth management is driven by a lifelong fascination with investing and the history of sound money. He believes true financial freedom isn't simply about growing wealth, it's about preserving it through wisdom and stewardship. That conviction shapes how he works with clients to build resilient portfolios designed to stand the test of time, even in an uncertain world.
When he's not working with clients, Jay can be found training in jujitsu, refereeing rugby games, and reading about the principles that underpin lasting financial health, always looking for better ways to align his clients' futures with sound monetary values.
Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.