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.

Michael Mc Gill is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Summit Investments and Financial Planning in Uniontown, OH. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Ameriprise Financial, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and Huntington Bancshares. Summit Investments and Financial Planning is an independent, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and trusts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, macro, and cyclical analysis using both passive and active strategies across various securities, offering discretionary investment management and written financial planning.

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.

Giancarlo Variola is a CFA® charterholder and founder of Chiarezza Capital Management, LLC, where he has provided investment management services since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience and operates as the sole advisor at his independent firm based in North Canton, Ohio. Chiarezza Capital Management offers customized separate-account investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, businesses, and trusts. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis to build concentrated equity portfolios primarily invested in U.S.-listed stocks, with additional allocations to ETFs, foreign equities, options, and U.S. government securities.

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.

Anthony Deem is the sole advisor at Deem Asset Management in Uniontown, Ohio, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBanc Capital Markets, Longbow Securities, and Diebold Nixdorf. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in managing a real estate business through A2 Properties, LLC. Deem Asset Management is an independent advisory practice providing fee-based portfolio management and financial planning services for individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm integrates traditional securities analysis with an internally developed AI-assisted research system to guide investment decisions across a variety of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.

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 with Clarion River Adventures, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards and finance committees of local organizations, including Crossroads United Methodist Church and The Aultman Foundation. Clarion River Adventures is an independent firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm manages $13 million in discretionary assets for 29 clients, offering discretionary investment management combined with comprehensive financial planning and consulting that coordinates tax, estate, insurance, and portfolio services.

Delford Mc Callister II is a financial advisor at 3CM Capital Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates 3CM Insurance Group, L.L.C., providing family protective insurance products. 3CM Capital Management serves individual clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, offering tailored advice that incorporates modern portfolio theory, charting, and a range of investment strategies including derivatives and short-term trading. The firm also provides ongoing plan-management services and access to third-party advisers.

Thomas Nyitray is a CFA charterholder and investment advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is the sole proprietor of his firm, Thomas Nyitray, Sole Proprietor, and previously worked at Winfield Associates Inc for 18 years. His firm offers discretionary asset management and ongoing portfolio oversight for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to implement both long- and short-term strategies.

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 Series 66-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Affinity Wealth LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Afia Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and PNC Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of RCM Capital Ventures LLC, where he assists with locating, wholesaling, and rehabbing real estate investments. 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 process, integrating comprehensive financial planning with managed asset-allocation model portfolios and coordinating with a network of specialists to deliver an integrated advisory approach.

Steven Williamson is a financial advisor with Williamson Wealth Management in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blackstone Wealth Management, Inc. since 2017 and previously held roles at Legacy Investment Group, LLC, Helios Investments Inc., and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Williamson maintains an independent insurance agency where he sells life insurance and fixed products. Williamson Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporations, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $46 million across about 182 accounts with a three-advisor team. The firm uses an active, sector-driven investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, with daily portfolio reviews and routine options strategies, and offers ERISA-focused retirement plan services including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory capacities.

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.

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.