Our Team

Michael’s investment management career began 1997. His client centric practice serves both individual investors and business owners with an emphasis on developing a financial plan or road map that’s tailored to a client’s situation. This plan evolves over time as client goals change or milestones are reached. It includes managing investments for growth, risk, income and tax efficiency. It also involves protecting assets through estate planning and implementing appropriate insurance strategies. For this planning process to work best, Michael encourages a clear and candid line of communication between the advisor, client, tax professional and attorney.   

Michael is a true Buffalonian at heart. He is a lifelong Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Bisons fan. When he is not following the local sports teams, you can find him enjoying the outdoors. His hobbies include golf and fishing. Michael lives in Lancaster NY with his wife Colleen.

Paul Larou is a registered representative with, and securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

*Paul is not affiliated with the RIA Silver Grove Advisory Services.

Mark brought his 34 years of experience to Silver Grove Financial Group in 2017. He holds his Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Exam), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam) through Silver Grove Advisory Services, Series 7 (General Securities Representative Exam), and Series 26 (Investment Company Products / Variable Contracts Principal Exam) registrations through LPL Financial. Mark is also licensed in Life, Accident and Health, and variable insurance products in the state of New York.

Mark’s gregarious nature makes him a hit at social events. He loves to discuss the latest developments in football, expound at length on current events, and he can explain in minute detail the ins and outs of the different brands of bourbon. Mark has developed long-term friendships with many of his clients.

Mark’s ideal client is within a decade or so of retirement. They are in the final stages of accumulating their wealth and are starting to make plans for how they will maximize their income during retirement. They may also be faced with elder care and find themselves helping one or both parents to figure out Medicare and make plans for long term care. Mark’s firsthand experience with elder care in his own family makes him uniquely qualified to support his clients in this difficult stage of life.

Mark currently lives in West Seneca, New York, and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Contact Mark: mkirchmyer@silvergroveadvisor.com or 716-247-5303

Continuing to build from a very successful 15+ year career as a financial advisor at Metlife Resources, Marty Lougen joined Silver Grove Financial Group, Inc. in 2013.  He specializes in educating and assisting school district employees to work towards their financial future.

Marty takes extreme pride in building long lasting relationships with individuals and school districts.  He has been a staple in the Buffalo City School District for more than 15 years, amassing one of the largest client bases in the district.

Marty is a Financial Consultant and registered representative with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer (As reported in Financial Planning Magazine, June 1996-2021, based on total revenue.).  He holds the Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative) and Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam) through LPL Financial. Marty is also licensed in Life, Accident and Health, and variable insurance products in the state of New York.

A lifelong resident, Marty is proud to call Buffalo, New York, home.

Please feel free to contact Marty: martin.lougen@lpl.com or call the office at 716-800-4291