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Carnegie Investment Counsel

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Firm-wide stats for Carnegie Investment Counsel

Total advisors

37

Across 10 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$2,012,456 Very High

HNW client ratio

39% High

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.

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Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Consultant

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Demographic focus

Values-based investing

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Location

30300 Chagrin Blvd.

Cleveland OH 44124

Advisors at this office

12

Advisors at this office

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Margaret H

Series 65

Cleveland, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Margaret Halloran is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, previously spending 17 years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and portfolio management strategies to align investments with client goals.

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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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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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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Steven D

Series 65, Series 66

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Steven Daugherty is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Private Bank, SS&C Market Services, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and trading strategies, often seeks discretionary authority, and provides specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary reviews and nonprofit governance support.

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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Wendy E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Wendy Eldridge is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She joined Carnegie Investment Counsel in 2024 after spending nine years at Aurum Wealth Management Group. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

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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Jodi C

CFP®

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Jodi Cowgill is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at Carnegie Investment Counsel. She has been with the firm since 2009. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a wide range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofits, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, offering specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary oversight and nonprofit governance support.

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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Peter V

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Peter Vandenbroeck is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017 and previously worked at Midwest Investment Management LLC. He serves on the investment committee advisory role at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. 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 multi-faceted 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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Arthur M

Series 63, Series 65

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Arthur Merriman III is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2014. 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 multifaceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis 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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Keith V

CFA®, Series 63

Cleveland, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Keith Vargo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following six years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Vargo holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cleveland, OH. 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 comprehensive 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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Gregory H

CFA®, Series 63

Pepper Pike, OH

Carnegie Investment Counsel

Gregory Halter is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2019 and previously worked at Laurel Grove Capital, RE Advisers Corporation, and RE Investment Corporation. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment 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 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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