Gary graduated from the University of Michigan – Dearborn in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in accounting, and he began his career working in public accounting with international CPA firm Deloitte. After a few years, Gary transitioned to the public sector where he worked for First American Title Insurance Company as Vice President – Regional Controller for 19 years. Prior to AnchorPointe, he also worked with a local real estate development firm for 5 years before obtaining his insurance, FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and starting his own financial services business, Wood & Associates.
Since 2006, Gary has been helping clients develop, implement and manage wealth accumulation, preservation, distribution and succession strategies. As a full-service, tax-focused fiduciary, he has been working with individuals and business owners in the Greater Rochester area for many years. With extensive personal and professional experience and access to a network of reliable professionals, Gary is committed to providing meaningful support and guidance while building lasting personal relationships.
Gary and his wife Tery, who have been together for about 50 years, moved to Rochester in 1986, where they raised their four sons and continue to reside. As hockey parents, they were avid supporters of the Stoney Creek High School hockey team as well as Troy and Rochester youth hockey programs for many years. With five grandchildren (and counting), Gary now spends much of his time outside of work enjoying his family as it continues to grow.