MICHAEL GEBHARDT, JR.

Financial Planner

With a career defined by curiosity, discipline, and a genuine passion for helping others build financial confidence, Mike brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to financial planning and investment management.  

Before transitioning into financial services, Mike spent nearly two decades navigating the fast-paced world of high technology, holding a variety of roles that sharpened analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and a results-driven mindset. Throughout that career, a parallel passion was quietly developing — a hands-on commitment to managing personal investments and retirement planning that would ultimately inspire a purposeful career change. Eight years ago, Mike made the leap into financial advising and never looked back. Now operating as an Investment Adviser Representative under a Series 65 license with Sterling Retirement Group of Sacramento a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), Mike works with clients across a broad range of financial needs — from savings strategies and portfolio construction to retirement planning and long-term wealth management. The fiduciary standard isn’t just a regulatory obligation; it reflects a deeply held personal commitment to always putting clients first.

What sets Mike apart is a client-centric approach grounded in transparency, honesty, and disciplined thinking. Every client relationship begins with listening — understanding goals, concerns, and the unique circumstances that shape each financial journey. From there, the work becomes deeply collaborative, with strategies tailored to each individual rather than pulled from a one-size-fits-all playbook.  “What I love most about this industry is that the breadth of knowledge is truly endless,” Mike says. “I am constantly learning, and being able to channel that passion into helping others achieve their financial goals is incredibly rewarding.”

Outside of the office, Mike is energized by life beyond the spreadsheet. Whether spending quality time with family and friends, pursuing athletic endeavors, traveling to new destinations, or taking in a live sporting event, concert, musical, or play — the same enthusiasm brought to client work carries over into everything.

If you are looking for a financial adviser who combines professional rigor with genuine care for your success, Mike would welcome the conversation.