
Who We Are

Michael S. Gutt, J.D., LL.M.
Founder/Senior Consultant
An attorney and registered investment adviser, Mr. Gutt graduated from Ithaca College in 1976 with a B.S. in Business Administration and received his J.D. from Emory University Law School in 1980. In addition to his law degree, Mr. Gutt received an Advanced Professional certificate in Taxation from the New York University Graduate School of Business in 1981 and a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from Emory University Law School in 1985.
Mr. Gutt and his wife, Pam, have two children and reside in Atlanta.

Susan C. Spratlin
Associate Financial Consultant
Laurie K. Frank
Office Administrator
Laurie has provided administrative support and client services for GFM since April, 2015. After graduating from college, Laurie worked for 5 years with Julian LeCraw & Co. as a Real Estate assistant and then 10 years at Oil Dri Corporation in numerous positions including Product Manager for the Industrial Division. She left Oil Dri to pursue sales and event planning at C. Parks Catering and Events where she worked on and off for over 12 years. Laurie has an extensive background in sales & marketing, event planning, office administration and accounting assistance.
Laurie is an Atlanta native and graduated from University of Georgia in 1986 with a B.B.A. in Business, majoring in Management. Mrs. Frank enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, Sophie, and her husband, Lawrence.