R.E. "Mike" Woodard III, CFP®
Investment Service Executive
Mike Woodard serves as an Investment Service Executive with Strategic Wealth Partners, where he supports Ryan Rayburn, CEPA, CFP®, and the advisory team by fostering long-term client relationships and delivering an exceptional client service experience. Drawing on more than 47 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike serves as a valued resource to clients and the team while helping ensure every interaction reflects the firm's commitment to personalized service.
Mike joined the financial services industry in 1975 after earning a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana Tech University. Throughout his career, he built extensive experience working with individuals, families, and business owners across Northwest Louisiana. His professional accomplishments include earning the Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) designations and CFP® certification. He also holds Series 1, Series 7, and Series 63 registrations through LPL Financial and maintains multiple state Life and Health insurance licenses.
Outside the office, Mike has been married to his wife, Laura, for more than 48 years. They have two children, Paige and Mason (Jennifer), and four grandsons: Jake, Mann, Bowen, and Bronx. An active member of First Baptist Church of Minden, Mike has participated in mission trips to Central America and visited the Holy Land with his younger brother, Pat.
Mike is passionate about serving his community and has volunteered with organizations including The Minden Foundation, Minden St. Jude, and Project Reclaim. He has also served on the boards of directors for community banks in Northwest Louisiana.
In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, hunting, cheering on LSU athletics, and spending time with his grandsons at the family farm, where they enjoy riding four-wheelers, fishing, picking blackberries, and making memories together.
Educational & Professional Designations/Certifications
- Bachelor of Science, Louisiana Tech University
- CFP® , CFP Board
- Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), The American College
- Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU), The American College
- Series 1 Registration*
- Series 7 Registration*
- Series 63 Registration*
*held through LPL Financial.