Our Advisors
Kenneth V. Byers, CLU, ChFC, AEP, RFC®
Ken Byers is president of Ken Byers & Associates, a financial resources firm he founded in 1974. Ken brings a unique blend of innovative solutions and real-world knowledge to his clients' financial challenges and goals. He is one of the most experienced advisors on wealth transfer, employee benefits, estate planning and succession planning. He is a trusted resource to successful businesses throughout the area.
Ken graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Before he got his start in the insurance and investment industry, he played professional football with the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings.
Ken is a member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council, Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council and The International Forum. Ken is also involved in civic and charitable organizations, one of which is the NFL Alumni, which raises money for the youth of our community. He is a current Board Member of the United Way Foundation and the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Ken is a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, Accredited Estate Planner and a Registered Investment Advisor. He holds Series 7 and 24 securities licenses.
Email Ken at ken@kenbyers.com
Fee-based planning offered through CFC Agency, Inc. a State Registered Investment Advisor. Third party money management offered through ValMark Advisers, Inc., a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ValMark Securities, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC ? 130 Springside Drive, Suite 300 .? Akron, Ohio 44333-2431 * 1-800-765-5201 ? CFC Agency, Inc. and Ken Byers & Associates are separate entities from ValMark Securities, Inc. and ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Kristi Dreisbach
Kristi Dreisbach has been with Ken Byers & Associates since 1995 and primarily works with Ken on estate planning for individuals. We realize that planning your estate involves emotional as well as technical issues. The decisions of who benefits from your financial legacy can be difficult. We help provide you with estate planning solutions designed to help you transfer your wealth to your heirs in tax-favored ways. We utilize a variety of estate planning tools, safeguarding your assets against excessive income and estate taxes which can preserve your legacy.
Kristi is a graduate of The Summit Country Day School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from College of Mount Saint Joseph. She resides in Madeira with her husband, Brantley, and four children, Kelsie, Tobin, Kenzie and Calder. She is an active member of St. Gertrude Parish, teaches swimming, coaches soccer and loves to spend time with her family and friends.
Email Kristi at kristi@kenbyers.com
Jill McMullen, CEA
Jill McMullen, CEA, is the Executive Assistant to Ken Byers and is also responsible for coordinating the administration and service for the pension clients of Ken Byers & Associates. As the executive assistant to Ken Byers, Jill assists Ken's clients in the coordination of their estate plans, investments, and administration of their qualified and non-qualified plans. She is also responsible for firm compliance with the various government agencies. As the Pension Coordinator, she acts as the liaison between provider companies, the clients and their employees. Jill has been with the firm since 1985.
Jill graduated from the University of Cincinnati with an Associate's Degree in Applied Business and holds the designation of Certified Executive Assistant in Estate Planning.
Email Jill at jill@kenbyers.com
Debi Noonan
Debi Noonan is the manager of the Underwriting Department. Prior to joining Ken Byers & Associates, she worked for a Boston-based insurance company in new business and underwriting. Debi has been with the firm since 1994 and adds a wealth of knowledge, service and administration for the clients of Ken Byers & Associates.
Email Debi at debi@kenbyers.com
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