Gage Paul

Advisor at Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC

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Location

Hudson, OH 44236

Credentials

CFP®, EA, RICP®

Industry experience

8 years

About

I maintain my membership with the XY Planning Network because it reflects how I believe financial advice should be delivered: advice‑only, fiduciary, and fully aligned with the client’s best interests. XYPN’s standards reinforce my commitment to transparency, ongoing education, and providing planning‑driven guidance without commissions or product sales influencing recommendations.

I’m Gage Paul, CFP®, and Co‑founder of Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC, a fee‑only financial planning firm serving established families and professionals across Northeast Ohio, with offices in Hudson, New Philadelphia, and Akron.

We started this firm because we believed there was a better way to deliver financial advice, one built on trust, clarity, and long‑term thinking rather than sales-driven solutions. That belief continues to guide how we work with clients today.

My approach begins with a comprehensive, project‑based financial plan, typically ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, designed to provide clear, actionable guidance without pressure to commit to an ongoing relationship. For clients who want continued support, accountability, and portfolio management, we also offer ongoing wealth management services on an assets‑under‑management (AUM) basis.

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, trying to optimize your tax strategy, planning for retirement, or simply looking for a second opinion from someone who isn’t trying to sell you something, we’d be glad to help.

What you can expect when working with us: honest conversations, personalized strategies, and advice built around your life and goals, not products.

Client services

Based on Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Inherited wealth

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980) FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)

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Fee options

AUM

Percentage of Assets Managed

Flat

Project-based Planning Fees Ranging from $2,500 to $4,000

Location

102 First St, #208

Hudson, OH 44236

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

Western Reserve Capital Management

2024 - Present (2 years)

North Star Advisory Group Llc

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Western Reserve Capital Management

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

True Wealth Design

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Storey and Asscociates

2017 - 2019 (2 years)

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

MassMutual

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

2014 - 2017 (3 years)

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