Author

Drake R. Grindle & Michael P. Mesch

Drake R. Grindle is a financial adviser for Savant Wealth Management, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. He specializes in comprehensive financial planning, including tax strategies, retirement income optimization and wealth transfer. His background includes public accounting and financial statement audits for clients in a variety of industries. 

Michael P. Mesch is a director of Savant Tax & Consulting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and an accredited senior appraiser. Since 2001, he has specialized in tax preparation, audits and valuations for a variety of businesses. He also has extensive experience in financial and operational consulting.