HAKIM FINANCIAL INC. IT'S MORE THAN MONEY A financial expert sees the investor as an integral factor. F inancial expert Thomas Hakim of Hakim Financial, Inc. believes the business of finance is not about numbers it's about trust. To offer sound financial advice on money management in today's com- petitive market, an advisor needs to be mindful of how a client defines true wealth. From there, Hakim's compassion for people first will surely put that goal within reach. "That is the tenet I built my business on," Hakim said. "The market going up and down is a reflection of helping people create security they're comfortable with. But it's not the driving force. My business is about what they want to achieve financially for themselves and their family. It's not about the thrilling world of higher returns. When you sit with someone and they open up to you who they are, what matters most, they want peace of mind and their financial plan for the future can be met. Hakim's personal and professional phi- losophy is to set attainable goals a client can meet along the path to financial free- dom. He tries to discourage do-it-your- selfers and clients from developing a track- ing strategy of running a computer chart to map expected financial success. In charting an accurate financial course, Hakim believes numerous factors should be considered including homeowners fluc- tuating mortgage rates, interest rates, other goals and time frames projected to reach them. "What we'll do is set a pattern," he said, "so we're watching and along the way you can say how close I am to the outcome I'm looking for. If you set the high end too far out, you rarely know if you're getting there. It's like a progress chart. That affords people piece of mind and what could be of more importance than that?" Hakim is an in-demand lecturer with big business and the community alike and is host of the Clinton Township cable television program "People and Money." Hakim is pumped by the opportunity to interact with friends and associates, assists in building financial assets and connects with dreams. Insight derived from former show guest and WDIV-TV news anchor Mort Crim encapsulates what Hakim attributes as his favorite quote, "The problem with society is we're all trying to get there and when we do, there is no there." "To help people prepare financially for tomorrow, that's what makes me want to get out of bed today," Hakim said. "The value of people, relation- ship, is at the center of what I do, and why I do it." Hakim's personal heroes are his wife, Karen, and the couple's three chil- dren. "That's where my strength comes from. Anybody who knows me, knows that." He is an avid supporter of charitable causes and civic activities and he is planning a third annual "Michigan Money Show," a partnership between WWJ-AM (950) and WXYT (1270), later this year. He also recently launched a partnership with Ron Caden in Southfield. Ron's expertise in estate planning and 30 years plus of experience, form a truly successful team. A venture he calls "a win-win situation for the community in gener- al. HAKIM FINANCIAL INC. Registered Representative THOMAS M. HAKIM JR. TRACY BANDLOW RON CADEN RENEE STARKS FINANCIAL PLANNING, CONSULTING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES (FEE AND NON FEE BASED) 1(800) 874-2293 Financial Consulting Services • Developing a coordinated strategy • ivianaging disciplined execution of your strategy • Overseeing results of you strategy • All with time tested discipline and creative strategies Personal Guides • Design a personal portfolio based on your needs, circumstances and goals • Focus to maximize diversification without diluting results • Focused growth, social responsibility and tax efficiency Dependable Partners • Maximize performance net of expenses and take • Protect principal and provide competitive returns • Protect purchasing power of assets and provide income Knowledgeable Educators • Specialized research/economic analysis • Detailed performance data • Centralized relationship services Time — Not Timing • You owe yourself the time to manage • You owe yourself individualize financial services • We owe our success to people like you Securities offered through London Pacific Securities, Inc. Sacramento, CA Member S.I.P.C., N.A.S.D.