At JGR Financial Solutions, we know you need confidence that your financial game plan will carry you both to and through retirement. At this stage in your career, questions begin to pop up: Have we saved enough? Is our financial plan solid? Is my portfolio performing the way it needs to? Am I on track to live the life after retirement that I’ve dreamt of? It’s natural to feel a bit uneasy since every money move you consider at this stage can be costly. You deserve to have complete confidence that your financial plan will hold steady through your golden years. We understand everybody has a different definition of what financial success looks like and you’re trying your best to avoid the unknowns and making mistakes. You’ve worked hard and you deserve to spend your time how you want—both now and in the future. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner and independent fiduciary who has helped hundreds of clients build a comprehensive retirement roadmap, we’ve seen firsthand that there are many things you can DIY, but making a plan for your money and retirement is not one of them. Ready to ensure your money is set up to actively create the life you want? Step 1: Discover During your discovery call, we'll unpack your goals, answer your questions, and map out a few helpful next steps. Step 2: Design We'll work one-on-one to turn those goals into a comprehensive retirement roadmap that will give you confidence and guide your retirement planning and financial decisions. Step 3: Deliver With your retirement roadmap in place, we'll implement everything and schedule routine check-ins to ensure your portfolio and plan stay on track. Schedule your discovery call today!

Bret Rodgers is the sole advisor at Rodgers Capital Management, LLC in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He also works as a disability aide, assisting handicapped individuals with daily activities. Rodgers Capital Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and charitable clients through discretionary portfolio management and limited consulting. The firm uses a statistical investment approach focused on volatility-correlation analysis across various asset classes and implements strategies including ETFs, equities, fixed income, and selective options hedging.

Ryan Armstrong is the sole advisor at Nickelplate Financial LLC in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He has led Nickelplate Financial since its founding in 2016. Outside of advising, Armstrong owns TrashTiger Junk Removal, a junk removal and dumpster rental business. Nickelplate Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans, specializing in plan-level investment menu reviews and qualified default investment alternative recommendations. The firm applies modern portfolio theory and long-term asset allocation, emphasizing its formal 3(21) plan adviser program and automatic execution support for plan line-ups.

Robert Everett is a financial advisor at FSC Advisors LLC in North Canton, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wall Street Financial Group since 2002 and Financial Security Center Inc since 1997. Everett also operates an affiliated tax and insurance business and is an enrolled agent licensed to provide tax preparation and insurance products. FSC Advisors LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, and select institutional clients with asset management and financial planning services. The firm uses written investment policy statements to implement client strategies, offering model portfolios or fully customized allocations with discretionary authority.

Todd Lensman is the sole advisor at FO Investments, LLC in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been president and owner of FOFM, LLC, a financial advisory firm, since 1998 and operates Lensman & Associates, Ltd., a law firm, since 2003. He also serves as a director of RP&C International, Inc., a holding company. FO Investments, LLC provides investment supervisory services and portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses to tailor investment strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and regular reporting.

Richard Mohr is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Buckeye Financial Solutions, Inc. in Canton, OH since 2004. Buckeye Financial Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm uses a core-and-satellite approach focused on passively managed index funds and ETFs, incorporating active managers selectively, and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Daniel Belden is a financial advisor at Belden Financial, LLC in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before founding Belden Financial in 2017. Belden Financial is an independent firm that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and investment companies, managing approximately $22 million across about 39 accounts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, with asset allocation spanning mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and commodities, and incorporates options strategies aligned with client objectives.

Caleb Lopez is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Boutique Wealth Advisors LLC in Canton, OH. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at University Wealth Advisors LLC, AAN Wealth Advisors LLC, and Affinity Advisory Network. Additionally, Mr. Lopez is a licensed insurance agent and dedicates approximately 20% of his time to insurance-related activities. Boutique Wealth Advisors serves individual investors and small businesses, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, project consulting, and educational seminars. The firm generally implements a long-term, passive investment strategy guided by fundamental analysis and provides complimentary financial planning tools for clients engaging asset-management services.

Anthony Lapinto is a financial advisor at Clarion River Adventures, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards and committees, including a finance committee at Crossroads United Methodist Church and fundraising for The Aultman Foundation. Clarion River Adventures, LLC is a single-advisor independent firm managing $13 million in client assets, focusing on high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm offers investment management along with comprehensive financial planning services, employing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in portfolio construction.

James Kotagides is a financial advisor at T.T.G. Financial, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at T.T.G. Financial since 2006. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company beginning in 2003. T.T.G. Financial serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis using a tailored risk-based approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and operates as a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser.

Scott Lowe is a financial advisor at Affinity Wealth LLC in Canton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Affinity Wealth since 2016 and previously was with Integrated Wealth Management, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through The Affinity Group. Affinity Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, retirees, high-net-worth households, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach, using platforms like eMoney to integrate comprehensive financial planning with long-term, tax-aware investment strategies.

Brandon Clemens is a financial advisor at Affinity Wealth LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, RFG Advisory (dba Afia Wealth Management), and PNC Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of RCM Capital Ventures LLC, where he assists in locating, wholesaling, and rehabbing investment real estate. Affinity Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pre-retirees/retirees, high-net-worth households, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a planning-first investment approach, using the eMoney platform to integrate comprehensive financial planning with asset allocation and ongoing management.

Steven Williamson is a financial advisor with Williamson Wealth Management in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Blackstone Wealth Management since 2017 and has involvement with Legacy Investment Group since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance and fixed products. Williamson Wealth Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, managing approximately $46 million across 182 accounts with a three-advisor team. The firm uses an active, sector-driven investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, including options strategies for hedging and income generation, and provides ERISA-focused retirement plan advisory services.

Kulanan Monroe is a financial advisor at Greenport Financial Advisers Inc. in North Canton, Ohio, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Greenport Financial Advisers since 2012. Greenport Financial Advisers serves individual clients, including high net worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and small business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, advisory consulting, and qualified plan consulting services, using customized investment policy statements and a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, private money managers, and alternative investments.

Douglas Griffing is a financial advisor at Greenport Financial Advisers Inc. in North Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Greenport Financial Advisers since 2012. Greenport Financial Advisers serves individual clients, including high net worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, advisory consulting, and qualified plan consulting services, utilizing customized investment policy statements and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Morgan Hood is a financial advisor at T.T.G. Financial, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Maize Valley Winery and as a self-employed babysitter. T.T.G. Financial serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis using tailored portfolios across seven risk groups and emphasizes fundamental and technical security analysis without relying on ESG criteria.

Glen Strong is a financial advisor at Strong Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Strong Investment Management since 2017. Prior to this, he was associated with Integrity Investments & Planning, LLC and Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Glen is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life and health, long-term care, and disability insurance. Strong Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and written investment policy statements to guide investment decisions and directs custody and trade execution through Charles Schwab Institutional.

Michael George is a financial advisor at George Financial Services in Canton, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining George Financial Services, he spent time at Parkland Securities and Access Financial Group. Outside of finance, he operates Headtrauma Entertainment, a DJ service, and owns a plant sales business called Growing for Good LTD. George Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a core-satellite investment approach incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, equities, commodities, options strategies, and digital asset consulting.

Thomas Houston is a financial advisor at Harvest Advisors, LLC in Canton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Church of the Covenant and S. D. Clifford Advisors, LLC, as well as prior experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of finance, he has been involved with church organizations, including John Knox Presbyterian Church. Harvest Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals and various entities, with specialized services for pastors and churches. The firm integrates investment management with affiliated tax, payroll, and pension services tailored to religious organizations.

Gerald Dombrowski is a financial advisor at Buttonwood Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at TimkenSteel Corporation for nine years. Buttonwood Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth individual investors and smaller institutional relationships, employing a range of investment strategies and analytical methods tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.