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Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,386,865,403

Clients

853

Advisors

14

across 2 offices

About

Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a mix of individual clients (including non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth households), corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning and consulting, pension consulting (including 3(21) and 3(38) plan services), and family office support.

Portfolios are tailored through an Investment Policy Statement for each household and managed using a mix of analytic approaches (fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory) with both long‑ and short‑term trading strategies. The firm typically requests discretionary authority, conducts ongoing performance reviews with servicing advisors, and may allocate client assets to third‑party managers or private placements as part of a diversified strategy.

Ellsworth is notable among multi‑team RIAs for combining private fund and alternative investment access offered on a deal‑by‑deal basis (generally to accredited investors) with activities as a wrap‑fee program sponsor and an insurance‑licensed agency that sells annuities and other insurance products. The firm also reports substantial pension consulting assets and discloses related outside business arrangements and promotional fees for certain alternative investments, which are provided to clients with disclosures and documented oversight.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Alternative investments

Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed rates for creating financial plans, negotiable and based on complexity

Percentage

1.00% annually

Commissions

Commissions on annuities for which Advisor acts as agent or broker

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed fees for Corporate Retirement Plans range from $2,500 to $150,000 annually

Main office

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1764 Georgetown Road

Hudson OH 44236

Advisors at this office

13

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Massachusetts · Michigan · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

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Advisors at this firm

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Patrick J

CFP®

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Patrick Justice is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously spent 10 years at Demming Financial Services Corp. His outside business activities include part ownership of a single-family rental property. Ellsworth Advisors, LLC serves individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans with tailored investment advisory and financial planning services, employing a mix of analytic approaches and offering access to private funds and alternative investments.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John D

Series 63, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

John Dugan is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ellsworth Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Samco Capital Markets, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches and offers customized portfolio management, pension consulting, and family office support, combining private fund and alternative investment access with traditional advisory services.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kelly O

Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Kelly Orris is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Ellsworth Advisors since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Kaulig Companies and Gymboree Play & Music. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs various analytic approaches and offers tailored portfolio management, pension consulting, and family office support, combining access to private funds and alternative investments with traditional advisory services.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher A

Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Christopher Ameen is a financial advisor with Ellsworth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ellsworth Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Foundation Relations at The Cooper Foundation, which supports people with special needs. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory methods, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management along with family office and pension consulting services.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cade T

Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Cade Tonozzi is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ellsworth Advisors, he was a student for ten years. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of analytic approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Derek S

Series 66

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Derek Spencer is a financial advisor with Ellsworth Advisors, LLC holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., LPL Financial LLC, and Paragon Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Synova Talent Solutions Inc. in a referral capacity. Ellsworth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches. The firm provides customized portfolio management, comprehensive planning, and pension consulting, and is known for its access to private funds and alternative investments for accredited clients.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brett B

CFP®, Series 66

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Brett Baskin is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, Ellsworth Private Wealth Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally advises clients on insurance solutions. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of analytic approaches and offers tailored portfolio management, pension consulting, and family office support, combining private fund access with traditional investment strategies.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michelle S

Series 63, Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Michelle Schwab is a financial advisor with Ellsworth Advisors, LLC in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ellsworth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Western International Securities, Inc. Schwab is also involved in publishing through Basti Publishing. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, using a range of analytic approaches and tailored investment strategies. The firm combines private fund and alternative investment access with pension consulting and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher P

Series 63, Series 66

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Christopher Prado is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Federated Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wentz Financial Group. Prado is the founder and chairman of the TC Open Charitable Foundation, which raises funds and donates to charities supporting children. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of analytic approaches and tailored portfolios. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, pension consulting, and family office support, with access to private funds and alternative investments.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cameron M

Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Cameron Miele is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Kaulig Capital, LLC and Weinberg Capital Group. Outside of advising, Miele serves as Chief Executive Officer of multiple scalloping companies involved in commercial fishing, managing their operations and finances. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches for portfolio management and offers access to private funds and alternative investments alongside pension consulting and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David J

Series 63, Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

David Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 12 years. He has been with Ellsworth Advisors since 2021. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of analytic approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kelly K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Kelly Kuennen is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, Kuennen worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial from 2015 to 2018. In addition to financial advising, Kuennen is a licensed independent insurance agent, occasionally offering clients advice related to insurance. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios through Investment Policy Statements and employs a mix of analytic approaches, offering discretionary management, pension consulting, and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

Series 66

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Michael Schindler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Cortland Private Wealth Management, Ellsworth Private Wealth Management, Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Schindler is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally provides insurance advice to clients. Ellsworth Advisors, LLC serves individual clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans with customized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a range of analytic approaches and manages assets through discretionary authority, third-party managers, and private placements, while also providing pension consulting and family office support.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy C

Series 63, Series 65

Hudson, OH

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Timothy Clepper is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Robert Baird & Co. He is President of Kaulig Companies Ltd., a family office, and serves on the boards of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Akron Children's Hospital. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of analytic approaches and manages portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, often incorporating private funds and alternative investments.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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