Our Team

Meet the team behind
every funding decision.

A small, experienced team you actually talk to. Every client works directly with the people below — from the first conversation through funding.

  • One point of contact from first call through funding.
  • Over 50 years of combined lending experience.
Who You’ll Work With

The people behind
Kingdom Impact Business Advisors

Clients come to us for clarity and confidence in a decision — not to be sold a loan. Here’s who guides that process.

Michael Sylkatis

Michael Sylkatis

Founder & Principal Advisor
26+ years in financial services

Guides business owners through big-picture decisions, capital strategy, and long-term alignment.

Capital StrategyAcquisitionsExpansion Financing
Barbara Sylkatis

Barbara Sylkatis

Director of Client Success
10+ years in business advisory & lending

Your primary point of support—focused on communication, coordination, and making the process feel clear and personal.

Client CommunicationProcess CoordinationAdvisory Support
Ariel Austria

Ariel Austria

Client Success Advisor
15+ years in client support & quality assurance

Helps prepare and organize everything behind the scenes so your information is accurate, complete, and lender-ready.

DocumentationLender ReadinessQuality Assurance

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Testimonials

What it’s like to work with this team

The people above, in the words of the business owners and partners they’ve worked with.

  • Michael has been great to work with. Communication is always quick, and he genuinely looks out for my best interests rather than just trying to make a quick buck.

    I talked with several other bankers before working with Michael, and most of them immediately pushed short-term loans and MCAs with high fees and aggressive payback terms. Michael took a completely different approach. He helped me find the funding I actually needed and guided me through the SBA process.

    I expected the SBA process to be long and complicated, but Michael made it surprisingly smooth and moved things along much faster than I expected. He stayed on top of everything, communicated throughout the process, and kept things moving from start to finish.

    It is hard to find a banker who takes the time to understand your situation and focuses on what is actually best for you. I highly recommend Michael to any business owner looking for financing.

    Business OwnerSBA Loan Client
  • I recently worked with Michael and his team at Kingdom Impact Business Advisors to secure a new SBA loan, and the entire experience was excellent. The process was simple, and straightforward from start to finish. Michael was easy to work with, communicated clearly, and made what can normally be a stressful and complicated process feel effortless.

    Everything moved along smoothly, and I always knew where things stood. I would highly recommend Michael and Kingdom Impact Business Advisors to any business owner looking for financing or help navigating the SBA loan process. Great experience all around!

    Russell J.SBA Loan Client
  • Working with Michael was one of the best decisions we made during our SBA loan process. He was incredibly thorough, communicative, and persistent. He guided us step by step, was always available with updates and explanations, and made sure we understood exactly what the lender needed. He verified every detail before anything went to the bank, saving us time and headaches. Thanks to his persistence and expertise, we secured the financing we were looking for. I would STRONGLY recommend him to any business owner looking for a smooth, well-managed funding process.

    Michael T.SBA Loan Client
  • Michael worked tirelessly with us to obtain our SBA loan and helped us understand the process throughout. He made an otherwise stressful process easy and successful! Highly recommend his services!

    Nick R.SBA Loan Client
  • Michael was excellent in trying to find every possible solution for my funding needs. He stayed connected to the deal at all times to make sure we got to the closing table.

    Richard R.Business Funding Client
  • Michael & Barbara helped us navigate the complexities of an SBA loan. They were patient and proficient with their work, and made the process extremely easy. I would work with them again.

    Raul G.SBA Loan Client
  • We continue to work with Michael because of his deep experience in the lending space and his genuine commitment to doing what’s right for each client. He consistently goes above and beyond, giving every file the care and attention it deserves. That level of effort and integrity is why we confidently refer our clients to him whenever the need arises.

    Paul ChildersRivenWay Business Solutions
Clarity first. Capital second. Stewardship always.
The principles behind every client we serve and every professional we partner with.

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