Cleveland, OH Office

Kristian Jarosz is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax in 2026, he worked for Gries Financial LLC for 24 years. He serves as City Council President and Chair of the Executive and Finance Committee for the City of Euclid and is a member of the Euclid Hospital Community Advisory Board. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services with a combination of internal and third-party management, employing a variety of fee structures including performance-based arrangements for qualified investors.

Jacob Cooke is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2026, he worked at GFP Private Wealth, Bartlett Wealth Management, and Raymond James. He completed his studies at the University of Cincinnati from 2015 to 2025. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, using a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Andrej Drazetic is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at firms including Gries Financial Partners, Fourth Dimension Wealth, and LPL Financial. His background also includes three years with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, and is notable for its use of performance-based fees and carried-interest arrangements for qualified investors and private funds.

Michael Manly is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gries Financial Partners for three years and spent sixteen years at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Manly holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting through a combination of internal management and third-party relationships.

Brent Horvath is a CFP® professional based in Cleveland, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arax Advisory Partners since 2026 and previously spent 23 years at Gries Financial LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors managing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Carina Diamond is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at Arax Advisory Partners. She has held advisory roles at several firms, including Gries Financial Partners, Dakota Wealth, and Springside Partners. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and customized asset allocation, and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures.

Jennifer Condon is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Arax Advisory Partners. She previously worked at GFP Private Wealth and The Glenmede Trust Company NA, among other firms. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Edward Bell is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Arax Advisory Partners since 2026 and previously spent 32 years at Gries Financial LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

Sarah Gries is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Arax Advisory Partners and has operated Gries Financial LLC since 1978. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

William Caster is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gries Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Bank. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of investment and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with distinctive use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors.