Who We Are

Fort Wayne

Mark Troyer

Founder & CEO, Wealth Strategist

With over 25 years in the financial industry, Mark and his team have helped many retire with added confidence. That path lies in the face of conventional planning norms. Mark often says, “Retirement changes everything.” As such, the traditional advice you learned with 40 years of savings, works against you in retirement. The result: devastating effects to many hard-working American retirees. Troyer Retirement seeks to help with these dilemmas using strategic plans that incorporate preservation, growth, legacy planning, and tax-efficient strategies.

Mark’s unconventional approach, The Retirement Trailmap, is based on math and science and helps people do three things: keep it simple, keep it safe, and retire happy. When you have a simple, safe plan, it helps you better enjoy your retirement years. That is the whole point: to retire, stay retired, and enjoy the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Embark on the Retirement Trail Map™ adventure and find out how you can enjoy the pitstops along the journey… not just the destination.

It is with this unique retirement planning approach that Mark has been engaged as a national speaker, radio host, published in Forbes, and a member of the Forbes Council on Finance.

When Mark isn’t working, you can find him and his loved ones hiking the American West, enjoying the pit-stops of their journeys, eating delicious meals, and reading books in funny accents.

Amber Houtz

Director of Operations
Amber is passionate about getting to know all our clients. She believes that understanding our clients’ unique goals and challenges is crucial to providing the best possible service. Amber streamlines our processes and enhances our efficiency to ensure that our clients’ needs are met. Her positive attitude and smile are sure to brighten up your day!

Outside of the office, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her church, traveling, shopping, and a good cup of coffee!

Amber Houtz

Outside of the office, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her church, traveling, shopping, and a good cup of coffee!

Houston King

Certified Financial Fiduciary^®, Insurance Strategist

Houston King is a Certified Financial Fiduciary® who helps individuals and families navigate retirement with clarity and purpose. He works with clients to help them pursue four key objectives: building dependable income, helping minimize unnecessary tax exposure, preserving what they’ve built, and supporting the people and causes that matter most to them.

With the Retirement Trail Map^TM as his framework, Houston designs strategies that help clients enjoy life without the stress of daily market moves or fears about running out of money. Whether it’s travel dreams, home renovations, or family milestones – he loves helping people align their wealth with what matters most.

When he’s not in the office, Houton is a devoted husband and proud dad of two incredible kids. He and his wife love exploring new places and giving back to their Northeast Indiana community through church and local volunteer work. For Houston, faith, family, and financial freedom are at the heart of everything he does.

The Certified Financial Fiduciary^® (CFF^®) Designation demonstrates the individual has met educational standards to carry out a fiduciary standard of care and acting in a client’s best interest.

Zack Troyer

Financial Professional

Zack is passionate and excited to help individuals along their retirement journey. Zack graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in finance and business administration and is excited to apply his studies in the workplace. He looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients and serving their needs.

Outside of work, Zack enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going on hikes, and cheering on the Pacers!

Vanessa Emmons

Marketing Coordinator
Vanessa looks forward to greeting you when you visit the office. She oversees the planning of all our events, as well as our social media accounts. She actively seeks to understand our clients’ goals, preferences and concerns. Vanessa’s friendly and approachable nature makes it easy for our clients to share their thoughts and ideas.

Outside the office, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping, reading and spoiling her two dogs, Finn and Autumn.

Joe Sullivan

Client Services
Joe’s primary role is overseeing client services. He is the go-to person when our clients have any questions or requests regarding their policies, accounts and paperwork. He brings over 10 years of experience to the role.

When not at the office, Joe enjoys watching sports and staying active by doing activities like biking, hiking and playing tennis. He is a proud graduate of Purdue University and is a huge Boilermakers fan. BOILER UP!

Hannah Fields

Receptionist
Hannah joins our team as our receptionist and is excited to meet and get to know all of our clients. She’s currently pursuing her degree in social work and brings a warm, welcoming energy to the office every day. When she’s not busy with schoolwork, Hannah enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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