Niki Barnes joined Evangelista & Associates in April, 2026. As our Director of Client Services and Paraplanning, she manages both the Operations Team and the Paraplanning Team. Niki attended Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in Math and Physics. She comes to us with over 13 years of experience and also earned the Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalTM designation in 2017.
Niki is a “townie” having grown up in Ann Arbor and recently moved to Ypsilanti where she loves the vibes! In her free time, she volunteers at the Delonis Center with Food Gatherers and SOS Community Services. She also is passionate about her bowling league and most especially the Detroit Lions! When you don’t find her doing her activities, she’ll be spending time with her family hanging out on nature trails, playing board games or reading on the couch with a nice cup of tea.