William G. Lako, Jr., CFP^® - Principal and Managing Director

William G. Lako, Jr., CFP^®, is Managing Director and a Principal of G.W. Henssler & Associates, Ltd. and Henssler Asset Management, LLC. He is responsible for overall company management. In addition, Mr. Lako serves as Vice President of The Henssler Funds, Inc., which runs The Henssler Equity Fund. Mr. Lako received his Bachelor of Business Administration, major in Finance, from Kennesaw State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant. He holds the Series 7, Series 26, Series 28, Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Mr. Lako is also a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. Mr. Lako was named on the 2011 Atlanta Five Star Wealth Managers list in the October issue of Atlanta magazine. He was honored among a select group representing less than 2% of licensed wealth managers in the area. The Five Star award goes to wealth managers rated highest in overall satisfaction by clients, peers and industry experts. This distinction marks the fourth year he has been named to the list.

Michael S. Quinlan - Principal and Chief Operating Officer

Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael S. Quinlan is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal G.W. Henssler & Associates, Ltd. Mr. Quinlan is responsible for ongoing business operations. Additionally, he is responsible for development and implementation of long-term strategies to ensure the growth of client relationships and development of employees. Mr. Quinlan spent 22 years flying with the Navy. During his distinguished career, he held significant leadership positions with various squadrons and staffs. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Office of Strategic Management for the Commander Naval Air Force Reserve. Specializing in strategic business planning, he instituted the balanced scorecard corporate performance management program for an organization of more than 8,500 employees. Prior to entering the Navy, Mr. Quinlan worked as a financial planner in Dunwoody, Ga. Previously, Mr. Quinlan held the Series 7 and Series 63 securities registrations. He graduated with honors from Kennesaw State University earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance.

Scott L. Keller, CFA
- Principal

Scott L. Keller, CFA, is a Principal for G.W. Henssler & Associates, Ltd. and Henssler Asset Management, LLC. He is responsible for all institutional investors with the firm. Mr. Keller spearheaded the creation of The Henssler Equity Fund, the firm's first mutual fund, and directs marketing and public relations efforts on the fund's behalf. Before coming to Henssler Asset Management, LLC, Mr. Keller worked in the banking industry for nine years. He began his career as a credit analyst for The Trust Company of Georgia. After more than a year, Mr. Keller joined The Fuji Bank, Limited as a marketing officer where he worked for seven years. Promoted four times, he rose to the position of vice president and serviced clients throughout the Southeast. Recruited by Henssler in 1997, Mr. Keller led the firm's efforts to establish The Henssler Equity Fund that debuted in June 1998. The Henssler Equity Fund continues to grow at a steady pace. Mr. Keller earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at the University of Georgia and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University. He is a CFA Charter Holder. He holds the Series 6, Series 26, Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is a CFA Charterholder. Mr. Keller is also a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. Mr. Keller was named on the 2011 Atlanta Five Star Wealth Managers list in the October issue of Atlanta magazine. He was honored among a select group representing less than 2% of licensed wealth managers in the area. The Five Star award goes to wealth managers rated highest in overall satisfaction by clients, peers and industry experts. This distinction marks the fourth year he has been named to the list.

Wes Hackney, CFP^® - Associate

Wes Hackney, CFP^®, joined the firm in 2008. His responsibilities include managing client relationships, leading Henssler's "Qualified Retirement Plan Program" for business owners, as well as playing a key role in Henssler's CFO Service offering. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Hackney spent more than four years at Wachovia as a personal and business banker and investment planner. He has also worked in the finance and accounting department of a small family business and held various other business development roles in his career. Mr. Hackney earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and a Certificate of Financial Planning from Boston University. Mr. Hackney is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and is a CFA Level II candidate. He holds the Series 6 and Series 63 licenses.