James (Jim) Hecker Position: Field Representative Designation(s): CFP, CPA Address: 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 400 Houston, Texas 77056 Phone: 281.220.2776 Alt Phone: 832.724.5381 Fax: 713.622.1440 Email: james_hecker@wealthdesigngroup.net

Professional Experience

Jim has been with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2003. He specializes in secure wealth accumulation, retirement and estate planning. He is licensed for Life, Disability, Health and Long-term care insurance in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor with Park Avenue Securities LLC. He is licensed to offer securities in California, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, and Texas. He is a former audit partner with Arthur Andersen in Houston, Texas. Mr Hecker is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner™. He was a Chemical Engineer for DuPont from 1974 – 1977, where he met his wife of 34 years, Annette.

Education
Cornell University, B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1974
University of Houston, M.S. Accountancy, 1978

Memberships & Afflilations

Member, Leaders Club
A recipient of the 2004 "Rising Star" Award from the Houston Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (HAIFA).

Personal

Jim was born in 1952 in New York City and was raised in Pelham and Pearl River, New York. He was married in 1975 to his wife, Annette. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Crystal, who is a elementary school math coach in the Alief school district in Houston, and who is married to Jason Somers, a financial statement auditor for KPMG.