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About Me
Hello, I'm Brian Gornik.
My journey to becoming a State Farm Agent wasn't a traditional one, but it’s a story that defines how I serve my clients every day. Before opening my agency on January 1, 2014, I spent my career helping disadvantaged communities, first in inner-city Philadelphia and later near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Living in places where financial tools were either unavailable or deeply misunderstood gave me a powerful perspective. I saw firsthand how crucial sound financial planning and proper insurance coverage are for creating stability and peace of mind for families. When I entered this field, I knew I wanted to do things differently. My goal isn't just to sell products, but to integrate my passion for helping people with the practicalities of business. I believe financial decisions are life decisions, and they can be confusing. That’s why I take an educational approach. We'll sit down together, and I'll take the time to listen, ask questions, and explain your options clearly. My role is to empower you with the understanding you need to make informed, confident choices for yourself and your family. To ensure I provide the best guidance, I’ve earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designations, in addition to my degrees from Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary. I am licensed for Property & Casualty, Life & Health insurance, and financial services across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. When I’m not in the office, my life is full. My family is super important to me, and as a father of four, I'm about to become the proud dad of three Purdue University engineering students! I enjoy staying active as a recreational runner and hiker and am actively involved in my church community. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you plan for your future.
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ChFC, CLU
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Disclosures
Business Experience[1]: STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP – INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE 08/2021 - PRESENT BRIAN GORNIK INSURANCE AGENCY – OWNER/OPERATOR 01/2014 - PRESENT STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP. – REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE 06/2013 - PRESENT [1] SFIMC began offering Advisory Services in 2024. An IAR may have been registered with SFIMC prior to Advisory Services being offered. Other Investment Related Business Activities: Brian Gornik is a registered representative of State Farm VP Management Corp. ("SFVPMC"), a registered broker-dealer firm that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SFIMC. As a registered representative, the IAR sells securities through SFVPMC and receives commissions as a result of such transactions. The IAR also receives other compensation such as trailing commission and credit toward an incentive program. To the extent a customer does elect to open a brokerage account through SFVPMC, a principal of SFVPMC reviews the IAR’s recommendation to ensure that the product is in the best interest of the customer. Brian Gornik is licensed as an insurance agent for one or more of the State Farm insurance companies and may recommend a customer purchase an insurance policy issued by one or more of the State Farm insurance companies. When Brian Gornik acts as an insurance agent, they may offer fixed annuities and life insurance products for commissions, bonuses or other compensation. The appropriate State Farm insurance company will compensate the insurance agent if the customer purchases the insurance policy. Any recommendation to purchase an insurance policy will be made in their capacity as an insurance agent of a State Farm insurance company. Brian Gornik is also a sub-agent for SF GFA, LLC ("SF GFA"), an affiliated company of State Farm, and markets or solicits bank deposit products and business products issued by third-party U.S. commercial banks. The IAR receives compensation from SF GFA after the customer opens an account. Any recommendation to purchase bank products will be made in their capacity as a sub-agent of a SF GFA. Brian Gornik is also a sub-agent for Insurance Placement Services, Inc. ("IPSI"), an affiliated company of State Farm, and markets and services third-party insurance products. The IAR receives compensation from IPSI after a policy is issued. The above practices give Brian Gornik an incentive to recommend investment products based on the compensation received, rather than on your needs. You are under no obligation to buy or sell securities through IAR. Other Non-Investment Related Business Activities: Brian Gornik does not have any non-investment related business activities which provide a substantial source of income or involves a substantial amount of time. Additional Compensation Brian Gornik may be eligible for monetary or non-monetary incentives programs for meeting certain overall production levels during the year. Not all IARs will qualify for the incentives. Supervision SFIMC has reasonable policies and procedures, software systems, and other controls that seek to ensure that the advice provided by it’s IAR to customers is done in accordance with the customer’s investment guidelines, contractual obligations, and applicable laws and regulations. SFIMC monitors IAR’s compliance with procedures and performs periodic review and testing of the procedures. Under the IAR Agreement, every IAR has the responsibility to know and comply with SFIMC’s requirements as set forth in the IAR Compliance Manual. Brian Gornik is directly supervised by Bob Sinclair. If you have a question concerning the activities of this IAR, you can contact IAR’s supervisor by using the contact information below. State Farm Investment Planning Services Attn: Bob Sinclair, SAS/SP Phone: 317-428-0846 E-Mail: bob.sinclair.g01k@statefarm.com