Larry Avery has been a licensed Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent since 2000. He spent five years with Robert W Baird Inc., followed by 5 years at Edward Jones Investments, joining the partnership of Advanced Financial Group, Inc. in December of 2009. In the 20 years prior to his work in financial services, Larry was owner/manager of the State of Michigan Historic Restaurant, Dills Old Towne Saloon. He has two sons; Justin is a professional musician living in Los Angeles, California currently touring with a national act as keyboardist/vocalist. Son Kyle is a full-time student at Grand Valley State University pursuing a career as an occupational therapist. Larry is a current member of the Old Town Playhouse Board of Trustees, Secretary of the Acme Christian Charities Board, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, board member for the Bay Area Music Foundation, a member of Kensington Church, and past president of Traverse City #1 Business Network International Chapter. Also, moonlights on guitar and vocals with Judy Harrison and Swing Shift.