The Relationship First
As advisors to many families, The Genesis Group has a unique role in their lives. While many advisors are viewed only as impartial professionals, we are first friends. Secondly, we are a vital part of a family’s insurance plan. We respect and deeply care for those we work for and know that it is our responsibility to help “insure” that each family has planned for the financial stages of life. We know that we have the responsibility of helping implement and manage those plans. It’s the ongoing relationship that builds trust and helps “insure” a family’s financial success.
The Stages of Your Financial Life
From work to retirement, The Genesis Group team is entrusted to guide successful executives and business owners into retirement by creating income strategies and managing retirement assets for a lengthy post-work life well before the retirement phase begins.
From living to passing, The Genesis Group team can provide peace of mind by making sure a family has planned for the passing of a spouse and by continuing to help the surviving spouse and family.
From retirement to the end of life, we understand the many issues during this stage of life. Health care needs can have a devastating and lasting impact on the family nest egg, leaving one spouse in dire need. This situation must be planned for.
From elderly parents to children, The Genesis Group’s insight helps families understand the immense responsibility of maximizing an inheritance and helps heirs navigate the complexity of transferring and managing their own assets.
Jonathan Pagano
Co-Founder, Senior Partner, Portfolio Manager
Jonathan Pagano is a bona fide rock star – both in the music industry as well as the financial industry. Starting in the late 80s, Jonathan and his Christian rock band, Novella, gained prominence in the hard rock scene with their driving rhythms and soaring vocals. After many accomplishments, including three Dove Award nominations for New Artist of the Year, Hard Rock Record of the Year, and Album Cover Design of the Year, as well as touring both the US and Europe, Jonathan began focusing his talents in the world of finance in the late 90s.
Now, Jonathan is an experienced financial advisor, using his artistic nature to craft creative financial possibilities for his clients. He is passionate about helping families secure their financial futures and has developed a creative approach in helping to maximize both retirement income and college financial aid. He is a founding partner of The Genesis Group, a move he made in 2002, so he could offer clients objective, independent advice free from corporate restraints. Jonathan holds FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 licenses in addition to Tennessee life and health insurance licenses.
Jonathan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is still involved in Christian rock, performing at regional and national venues as well as regular appearances with his church’s worship team. When not working or rocking, he can be found at home in Franklin, TN with his family.
Michael King
Co-Founder, Senior Partner
Michael King grew up as a people person. He asked questions and sought to connect with his neighbors, friends, and anyone who crossed his path on a deeper level. Combining his love of communication with his passion for investing, Michael became a financial advisor. Now, with over 30 years of experience, he continues to deliver creative solutions that speak directly to his clients’ goals, needs, and wishes for the future.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut. As a senior partner of The Genesis Group, he holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, 65, and 99 licenses to better serve his clients’ needs. Retirement planning strategies are the foundation of Michael’s practice, as he believes it’s the thing families need help with the most.
Michael is a member of the Brentwood Rotary Club and participates frequently in Rotary events. He is a regular churchgoer and enjoys playing golf. Michael is always eager to make new friends, so call him today to begin a meaningful, long-lasting relationship.
Zachary Pagano
Financial Advisor
Zachary grew up with his parents and two brothers in Nashville, TN. After developing an interest in investing throughout high school, Zachary attended Belmont University and graduated with a BA in both finance and entrepreneurship. He interned and then worked for Residential Investment Advisors, a commercial real-estate investment firm, and then began working for one of the largest annuity carriers in the industry, Jackson National. After getting trained there and working as an internal wholesaler, cultivating close relationships with independent advisors in Kansas City, Zachary decided to join the family business and bring his newfound experience and knowledge right into The Genesis Group.
Hunter Berry
Financial Advisor
Hunter was born in California and grew up between Ohio and Kentucky, experiences that shaped both his adaptability and his perspective on financial stability. His interest in finance was sparked early, watching the effects of the 2008 financial crisis firsthand as families, including his own, were forced to start over and live paycheck to paycheck. That experience became the foundation for his career path.
Hunter attended high school in Kentucky before earning a degree in finance from the University of Kentucky. After college, he joined Jackson National, one of the largest annuity carriers in the industry, where he developed a strong understanding of retirement strategies while working closely with financial advisors across the D.C., Tennessee, and Alabama regions.
Today, Hunter is a financial advisor with The Genesis Group, where he focuses on helping families sustainably grow their wealth and build clear, confident strategies for retirement. Hunter brings a modern perspective and disciplined planning to his work with a genuine commitment to earning his clients’ trust.
