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Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

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Client AUM

$21,283,642,545

Clients

4,311

Advisors

64

across 10 offices

About

Clearstead serves both affluent private clients (families, individuals and related entities) and a range of institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting/OCIO services. The firm reports approximately $33.9 billion in assets under management and advises over 4,300 client relationships through a 59-advisor team.

Clearstead’s investment process applies institutional disciplines—portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation—across private and institutional accounts, with discretionary and non-discretionary engagements. It implements a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy that uses optimization software to match index risk factors while enabling tax-loss harvesting, and it performs ongoing rebalancing informed by its Investment Review Committee.

Compared with many peers, Clearstead operates at a relatively high scale per advisor (over $200 million in AUM per advisor), and it combines that scale with specialty capabilities such as the ClearAccess platform for pooled access to private managers, a minority equity stake in GLASfunds (which it discloses and whose use by clients is optional), and in‑house trust subsidiaries and family office services. The firm also highlights operational features that may be atypical for some peers—held‑away account access via a third‑party portal (Pontera), limited use of AI tools for meeting summaries and research support, and an active role in forming and managing private pooled funds.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals
Investment consulting for 401(k), foundation & healthcare clients; investment research and due diligence

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning fees starting at $3,500; Executive Financial Services one-time initial financial analysis fees, and ongoing negotiated advisory fees; retainer/project-based fees negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

0.10% - 1.00% annually

Main office

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1100 Superior Ave East, Suite 700

Cleveland OH 44114

Advisors at this office

11

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Also doing business as

Clearstead Advisors, LLC · Clearstead Advisory Solutions, A Division Of Clearstead Advisors, LLC · Clearstead, Hartland & Co., LLC · Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions · Clearstead; Hartland & Co., LLC · Clearstead; Hartland & Co., LLC; Clearstead Advisory Solutions · Cls Consulting, LLC · Hartland & Co · Hartland & Co., LLC · Plimsoll Mark Capital

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Advisors at this firm

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Kristen Z

CFP®

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Kristen Zigrang is a CFP® professional at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wilbanks Smith & Thomas and Wells Fargo before joining Clearstead in 2024. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships and employs a disciplined investment process combining portfolio analytics, strategic asset allocation, and diversified investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Robert M

Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Robert Mundin is a financial advisor with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clearstead in 2024, he worked at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management from 2020 to 2024 and has held positions in insurance and wealth management firms. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and utilizes institutional investment disciplines across diversified portfolios with a range of investment vehicles and proprietary strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Daniel P

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Daniel Powell is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, where he has worked since 2024, following eight years at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC. Powell holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm employs institutional investment disciplines across a range of strategies and offers specialized services including a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy and pooled access to private managers.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Scott S

CFP®, Series 65

Cleveland, OH

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Scott Snow is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Clearstead since 2022 and previously operated his own advisory firm, Scott Snow (Financial Advisors) LLC, from 2005 to 2022. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and uses an institutional investment process across a range of strategies and account types.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Kurt E

Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Kurt Evertz is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, where he managed three private fund investment vehicles. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm employs an institutional investment process using a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Keith V

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Seattle, WA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Keith Vernon is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, having joined the firm in 2026 after 11 years at The Clarius Group, LLC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and family office services. The firm employs institutional disciplines such as portfolio analytics and manager research, offering a range of investment vehicles including a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Wayne H

Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Wayne House is a financial advisor with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Northwestern Mutual. He serves on the Finance Committee of First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional investment disciplines across a variety of investment vehicles and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Paul B

Series 63, Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Paul Bracaglia is a financial advisor at Clearstead with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for MyCIO Wealth Partners, LLC for 19 years. He is also associated with Brill Ventures, a separate business activity ongoing for over three decades. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office administration. The firm employs an institutional investment process across a variety of account types and offers specialized capabilities, including a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy and pooled access to private managers.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Nancy C

Series 65

Beachwood, OH

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Nancy Cook is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, based in Beachwood, Ohio. She has 16 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Hartland & Co. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients by offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and utilizes a disciplined investment process that includes portfolio analytics, manager research, strategic asset allocation, and proprietary Direct Indexing strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Jean H

Series 63, Series 66

Morristown, NJ

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Jean Heath is a financial advisor with Clearstead and Clearstead Advisory Solutions, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 21 years at Brinker Capital Securities, Inc. and six years with Envestnet Asset Management, Inc. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships, employing a disciplined investment process that incorporates portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Jarred C

CFA®

Seattle, WA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Jarred Chamberlain is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, having joined the firm in 2026 following eight years at The Clarius Group and six years at HRK Investments. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment process that integrates portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across various account types.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Scott M

CFP®, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Scott Mccluney is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Clearstead Advisory Solutions and previously spent 25 years with Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships, using institutional disciplines and a mix of investment strategies including a proprietary Direct Indexing approach.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Wayne W

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Wayne Wilbanks is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and was previously with Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC for 34 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a substance abuse facility in Florida as a member of Guest House Holdings LLC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office administration. The firm applies institutional investment disciplines across accounts and implements diverse strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and a proprietary Direct Indexing approach.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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John M

CFP®

Beachwood, OH

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

John Marino is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hartland & Co. since 2011 and is currently affiliated with Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Beachwood, OH. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships and utilizes a disciplined investment process that includes portfolio analytics, strategic asset allocation, and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Stephanie D

CFP®, Series 66

Seattle, WA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Stephanie D'ippolito is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has previously worked at firms including The Clarius Group, Freestone Capital Management, and Bronfman E.L. Rothschild. Clearstead serves affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients by offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting/OCIO services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and uses an institutional investment process with strategic asset allocation, proprietary Direct Indexing, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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