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I help people 50+ turn savings into a dependable plan—organized income, thoughtful tax strategy, right-sized risk, and investments built to last.
We believe a well-organized team outperforms a solo generalist. I manage the investments, and a partnered CFP® team architects the plan—two specialties working in sync. The goal: a plan you understand and can stick with—through good markets and bad.
Calm and organized. We simplify accounts, align beneficiaries, and focus on what we can control: allocation, taxes, costs, and staying invested through market ups and downs.
Alton & Bethalto, serving clients across Illinois and Missouri.
Founder
Hello, I’m Lori Klein of the Klein Legacy Group.
I spent the majority of my career as a paralegal and worked with some of the finest law firms and attorneys in Tulsa, Oklahoma. But, at the end of 2017, I was suddenly unemployed, and after two years of applying to hundreds of jobs without success, I decided to change the course of my future. So, I took the state insurance producer exam and created the Klein Legacy Group.
Throughout my life and 28 year career I have noticed a common theme among people. Very few individuals, and particularly women, have adequately planned for their financial future while some haven’t planned at all. I also found that many individuals do not have an estate plan. Whatever the reasons for not planning, it’s time to consider a few things. What would happen if you unexpectedly lost your job? What if you are faced with a divorce situation? What if your spouse or life partner passes? What would happen if you or a loved one is diagnosed with a critical or terminal illness? Everyone thinks they have plenty of time to plan and save for retirement and/or create an estate plan. The reality is there is never enough time.
I think most would agree, the last several months have brought about a lot of self-awareness and realization. People are not as prepared as they once thought. Early in my career, I worked for an attorney who used to say, “Planning is highly overrated!” Well, not in this instance. We all should have a plan in place for the “what if” scenario. And, there is no better time to plan for the future than the present.
Let me help you remove any fear or apprehension you may have. Taking that first step isn’t always easy but I promise you won’t regret it. Taking control of your financial future allows you to successfully navigate every stage of your life. Let’s talk and make a plan, so you can live your best life, at every stage, no matter what life throws your way.
Portfolio Manager of Gradient Investments, LLC
Kyle Bergacker joined Gradient Investments in 2025 and has more than 15 years of financial services experience. He began his career as a financial advisor for Thrivent Financial. His background also includes roles in investment research and portfolio management of multi-billion-dollar portfolios with large institutional asset management firms.
Kyle earned a degree in applied economics from the University of Minnesota. He’s also a CFA® charter holder, has been awarded the CFA Institute’s Sustainable Investing Certificate, and holds his Series 7 and 66.
Senior Portfolio Manager of Gradient Investments, LLC
Keith joined Gradient Investments in 2018 and has more than 25 years of industry experience. Prior roles include asset management for a multi-billion dollar portfolio with a large institutional asset management firm. Keith is a CFA® charterholder, managed a Lipper Award winning mutual fund, and has been featured in media outlets such as Investor’s Business Daily, Nasdaq, Reuters, and Bloomberg.
President of Gradient Investments, LLC
As President, Michael is the leader of Gradient Investments and has been with the firm since 2012. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience including prior roles managing multi-billion dollar portfolios for an institutional asset manager. Michael is a CFA® charterholder and is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal.