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Carnegie Investment Counsel

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Client assets under management

$6,150,066,127

Clients

3,056

39% high-net-worth

Advisors

37

of 69 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

83

High

Average account size

$2,012,456

About

Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a broad mix of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and nonprofit organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities and other investment advisers. Services include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, selection and oversight of third‑party managers, and incident‑to‑divorce and other specialized planning work.

The firm typically seeks to align portfolios with client goals through written investment policy statements, regular monitoring and a mix of analytical approaches — including fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting and ESG analysis — and may employ long‑ and short‑term trading, options and margin for appropriate clients. Carnegie requests discretionary authority for many accounts, works with TAMPs and provides ERISA‑sectioned fiduciary services for retirement plans, with reviews and reporting on a periodic basis.

Compared with many peers, Carnegie’s brochure emphasizes its succession and acquisition history (including grandfathered fee arrangements), and discloses a recent arbitration resolution tied to legacy holdings from an acquired firm, as well as a change in practice to no longer manage or accept performance‑based fees. The firm also notes relationships that are less common among peers — serving other investment advisers and government entities — and has expanded nongovernmental and nonprofit governance and fund‑development services provided at no additional charge.

Client services

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Expertise

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant

Demographic focus

Values-based investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning projects quoted on a case-by-case basis, with a maximum 'not to exceed' fixed fee quoted upon request

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.75% or less annually Over $500,000+: 1.50% or less annually

Project-based

Up to $300 per hour, negotiable based on complexity and client needs

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 (waivable)

Main office location

Carnegie Investment Counsel

30300 Chagrin Boulevard

Pepper Pike OH 44124-5725, United States

Number of offices

11

Most active in

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Advisors at this firm

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Margaret H

Series 65

Cleveland, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Margaret Halloran is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following a 17-year tenure at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a varied client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, accommodating client preferences and working with third-party advisers as part of its service model.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Linda F

CFA®, Series 63

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Linda Fousek is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Carnegie Investment Counsel, where she has worked since 2013. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Ryan A

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Ryan Applegate is a financial advisor with Carnegie Investment Counsel in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Carnegie, he worked in the medical services field, including roles at Colchis Medical Services PC and David Lortscher MD PC. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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William A

Series 65

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

William Anderson is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2012. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a varied investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Richard A

CFA®, Series 65

Winter Park, FL

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Richard Ahl is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2025 and previously operated Ahl Investment Management, Inc. from 1999 to 2025. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Brendan G

Series 65

Sag Harbor, NY

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Brendan Goldstein is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following prior roles at Lebenthal Asset Management LLC and Lebenthal Wealth Advisors LLC. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Alejandro V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Alejandro Velazquez is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel. He previously worked at Eagle Ridge Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual in various investment and wealth management roles. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides comprehensive investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Gary W

Series 63, Series 65

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Gary Wagner is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Robert C

CFP®, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Robert Carroll is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2013 and holds a Series 65 license. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Douglas W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Canonsburg, PA

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Douglas Warzinski is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Carnegie Investment Counsel and has previously worked at PNC Investments and Fi360, Inc. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a diverse investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Kimberly G

Series 63, Series 65

Canonsburg, PA

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Kimberly Gannis is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Douglas P

Series 65

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Douglas Pease is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Charles R

Series 63, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Charles Robb is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Telos Capital Management, Rnc Genter Capital Management, and IMST Distributors. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a mixed investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Lynn N

CFP®

Stamford, CT

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Lynn Najman is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2025, she worked at Eagle Ridge Investment Management for four years and LRN Associates, Ltd for thirteen years. She volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial coaching to recently widowed women. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, and it provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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Heidi R

Series 63

Cincinnati, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Heidi Rose is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns residential rental property unrelated to her investment work. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analyses and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant Values-based investing
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