Gregory J. Barber
Private Wealth Advisor, Tax Specialist

Greg has been advising on the financial needs of clients for over 30 years. He serves his clients as a private wealth advisor and owner with the Executive Wealth Management (EWM) team. While he has clients across the country, Greg spearheaded and currently oversees the Northville, Michigan, EWM branch and EWM Tax Solutions.

He has helped launch hundreds of businesses, solved complex business succession plans, and built efficiency for high-net-worth families. Greg has a wealth of knowledge in various tax and accounting areas, including the ever more complex area of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.

Garrett Klofas, MSAT
Account Executive

Garrett joined EWM in August of 2021 to help grow and expand the professional capabilities of Lugar, Pope & Kraft, now a wholly owned Company of EWM Tax Solutions, LLC. He is registered to begin the series of tests leading to the distinguished title of Certified Public Accountant. Thanks to a highly vibrant real estate market in Southwest Florida, he is already more experienced than most in tax reporting considerations for residential and commercial real estate.

As a former officer in the Navy, Garrett likes to stay physically fit outside the office. He can be found working out, playing basketball or volleyball on Venice Beach, or floating in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This lifestyle and zero state income taxes are why he expects to remain a lifelong Southwest Florida resident.

Pam Bricker
Account Executive

Pam Bricker joined our Venice, Florida firm in July 2021. She is a Flogrown Venetian whose lived in Venice since 1970. Her two grandsons are 6th generation Venice. She has spent 42 years in the accounting field and has a strong and ethical approach to finance.

Monica Leighton
Office Manager

Monica Leighton joined EWM Tax Solutions in 2022.

Monica is a diligent, organized professional and natural problem solver with ample experience in various business areas. She believes that each client should feel they are cared for and should leave feeling they received exceptional service from knowledgeable professionals. Her experience includes hiring and training, marketing efforts, compliance, payroll, and other types of management. Monica has lived in Florida her entire life, where she is a mother of a teenage cheerleader. She is passionate about cooking, photography, and crafting.

Charlene Mottola
Administrator