Tim Piehl

Tim Piehl I am the owner of Zephyrus Financial Services and a dually registered Financial Advisor and Broker. Zephyrus Financial Services was founded in 1998.

In 2013, I joined the Zephyrus Financial Services team after spending 10 years in the banking industry. That banking experience gives me a wealth of knowledge I now use to help people plan for their future. We set ourselves apart by giving people honest and straightforward guidance on planning their financial futures. The company was built on a foundation of plan first, invest second. We enjoy wor

king with people who are willing to learn and participate in the planning process. Our clients understand working with a financial advisor requires them to be vulnerable about all the personal aspects of their life. During the first meeting, we spend time listening to stories about their family, hobbies and dreams. Itโ€™s important we get to know each client before creating their financial roadmap. I'm a financial advisor by day and a dad and husband by night. When I'm not reading about the latest planning models, you can find me at the lake, reading, spending time with my kids Avari, Logan and Celine or trimming a bonsai tree with my wife, Megan. I hold Series 7 and 66 registrations, an Insurance license and 3(21) and 3(38) designations. Awards:

Cetera Circle of Excellence Advisors 2017, 2018 & 2019 and Cetera Financial Group 2020 Top Advisor. Recognition from rating services or publications is no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly rated advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluations. Securities and Insurance products are offered by Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory services are offered by Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

07/02/2025

At Zephyrus, Tim is passionate about cutting through the noise when it comes to financial advice.

"False information spread online or shared between well-meaning friends and family can lead to poor financial decisions. When clients come to us for financial guidance, itโ€™s our job to help them sort the good from the bad so they can manage their money with confidence."

From viral TikToks to outdated advice, not everything you hear about money is true. Check out our recent blog for a few common money myths: https://www.zephyrusfs.com/blog/five-money-myths-to-ditch

Welcome to the team Eli!
06/18/2025

Welcome to the team Eli!

Please help us in welcoming our new team member, Eli Santelman! ๐Ÿฅณ

Eli recently graduated from Bethel University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Business. As our unlicensed sales assistant, he is eager to begin his journey in finance.

Hutchinson is like a second home to Eli, because he grew up making many fun memories in the area with his grandparents, cousins and other extended family.

Not only has Eli joined the Zephyrus family full-time, but he's actually already family! As Tim's nephew, we couldn't be more excited to have him on board.

05/28/2025
04/07/2025

"Why is a cash flow analysis important to my future retirement plan?"

While itโ€™s impossible to predict the future, a cash flow analysis helps you plan for several โ€œwhat ifโ€ scenarios and can increase your financial security in retirement.

๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ ๐ซ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐š๐ฆ๐ž. Our team can create a plan that is uniquely catered to your lifestyle based on your income, inheritance and savings, while taking into account variables like market volatility, inflation and taxes.

To ensure you'll have enough money to enjoy your retirement, reach out to our team to find the best options available to you.

Learn more in our most recent blog: https://www.zephyrusfs.com/blog/cash-flow-analysis-what-is-it-and-why-it-matters

03/04/2025

Tax season is here, but a solid financial plan includes a year-round tax strategy!

There are several ways you can maximize your tax refund through:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Deductions
๐Ÿ‘‰ Tax credits
๐Ÿ‘‰ Charitable donations
๐Ÿ‘‰ Contributing to an IRA or 401(k) and more.

We are here to help answer any tax-related questions you may have.

02/05/2025

Starting your first job is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new financial responsibilities.

Here are three tips to help you build strong money habits early in your career:

๐Ÿ’ก Create a Budget: Track your income and expenses to live within your means.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Start Saving Early: Establish an emergency fund and contribute to retirement accounts like a 401(k). Aim to save 10-15% of your income for long-term goals.

๐Ÿšซ Be Mindful of Debt: Avoid lifestyle inflation and focus on managing high-interest debt to protect your financial freedom.

Need help creating a financial plan?
Give us a call โ€” weโ€™re here to help! ๐Ÿ“ž

01/29/2025

Congratulations to our Zephyrus team!

Tim Piehl and Amanda Schueler were recognized for their Outstanding Sales & Service at the West Shore Region Advisory Group's Best Year Ever Award ceremony!

We look forward to more great success in the year to come!

12/31/2024

As we reflect on 2024, weโ€™re filled with gratitude for the moments that shaped our year:

๐—š๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€
This year, we embraced paperless operations โ€” a game-changing shift that streamlined our processes and boosted efficiency. This transformation allows us to focus even more on what truly matters: serving our clients.

๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ
This fall, we were thrilled to welcome Megan back to the office. Her energy, expertise and dedication continue to inspire and energize our team.

๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€
Weโ€™re deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with our current and long-time clients. Your trust and support drive our passion and purpose every day.

Hereโ€™s to an amazing year ahead in 2025!

12/16/2024

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ!

As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to review your financial plan.

๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด, ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
๐ŸŸข Inflation and interest rate expectations
๐ŸŸข Retirement account considerations
๐ŸŸข Savvy investment strategies
๐ŸŸข Tax-saving tips for retirees

For the full blog, click the link in the comments below!

11/07/2024

๐Ÿ“ฃ Calling all new entrepreneurs! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Our very own entrepreneur and CEO, Piehl, has seven tips for financial success and longevity for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

1. Maintain a positive cash flow
2. Create a realistic budget
3. Understand your tax responsibilities
4. Look into business investment accounts
5. Spend time in succession planning
6. Know the signs of financial struggle & recovery strategies
7. Plan for retirement

For more on these keys to business success, click the link to our blog in the comments below!

09/03/2024

๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐Ÿ“š

Now is the perfect time to continue teaching your kids about the importance of financial literacy.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„?
Topics of saving, budgeting and understanding the difference between needs and wants are a great place to start the discussion.

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†?
Dive deeper into managing expenses, investing and differentiating credit vs. debit. These are great areas to hone in on.

We are here to help foster dialogue! Click the link in the comments below for our conversational resource.

08/21/2024

While we work hard, we also make sure to carve out quality time during the summer to have some fun with our loved ones!

When we take the time to recharge with our family and friends, we can better show up and serve our clients.

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