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Gary Orland Gruss

Advisor at OSAIC — Tiffin, OH N State Route 101

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

27 years

Location

Tiffin, OH 44883

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,828

Across 3,557 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Gary Gruss is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Tiffin, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, including 17 years with American Portfolios Financial Services Inc and over three decades at CF Professional, Inc, where he also serves as president. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Beks, Ltd. LLC, and a member of the Seneca Restaurant Group, where he engages in financial statement review. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction that incorporates a wide array of investment types and third-party managed solutions.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000.

Commissions

Advisory Representatives also receive commissions for brokerage and insurance products sold through Osaic Wealth as a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting, and $50 - $750 per hour for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning or consulting services generally range from $0 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 total fees. Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting generally range up to $25,000, and fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000, hourly fees $50 - $750 per hour.

Location

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Tiffin, OH N State Route 101

132 N State Route 101

Tiffin OH 44883

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

27 years of industry experience

OSAIC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Scottsdale, AZ

American Portfolios Financial Services Inc

2007 - 2024 • 17 years

Tiffin, OH

Cf Professional, Inc

1989 - Present • 37 years

Tiffin, OH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Kevin D

Series 63

Tiffin, OH

StoneX Advisors Inc.

Kevin Dick is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio, holding a Series 63 license and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and also affiliated with StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in tractor pulling as a hobby. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a range of strategies using proprietary models, third-party money managers, and multiple platforms to tailor investment solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Dylan D

Series 63, Series 65

Fostoria, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Dylan De Witt is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial and the Financial Design Agency of Ohio, among other positions outside the financial sector. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing an open-architecture approach that includes active monitoring, model portfolios, and third-party manager programs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Weston R

Series 63

Tiffin, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Weston Reinbolt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Findlay, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and has been affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2017. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns and operates The Barn At Seneca Hills, an event center with a bar. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jacob C

Series 66

Fostoria, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

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Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Aaron S

Tiffin, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2017 and has longstanding affiliations with LPL Financial and Smith Financial dating back to 1990. He is also involved with the Financial Design Agency of Ohio, an insurance agency he owns. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through its Strategic Wealth Management platform, which supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Mark D

Series 66

Fostoria, OH

Empower Advisory Group

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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