Independence, OH Office

John Root is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Partners, he held positions at Cleveland Clinic and Sherwin Williams. He also has a background in education, having worked at John Carroll University, Hudson High School, and Hudson Middle School. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. manages approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services using a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

David Abate is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2012. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services, managing approximately $1.3 billion across a broad range of public and private investment types.

Anthony Zabiegala is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Independence, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Partners since 2010 and also worked at SWP Investment Management LLC beginning in 2024. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion with 19 advisors and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios across various public and private investment types.

Robert Lambert is a CFA® charterholder with Series 63 registration and three years of industry experience. He is currently with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. and has worked at SWP Investment Management LLC since 2024. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Ohio University from 2014 to 2018. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and outsourced CIO services, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Peter Brunton is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2017 and previously worked at Wealth Design Services from 2015 to 2017. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion with a team of 19 advisors, employing a diversified investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across various asset types.

Cole Frischman is a CFP® professional at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with experience at CAPTrust and Waldron Private Wealth prior to joining his current firm. He has a background that includes roles at The Pennsylvania State University and Shady Side Academy. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and OCIO services. The firm utilizes a diverse investment approach combining various asset types and analysis methods, maintains a fiduciary role for advisory services, and offers services such as tax preparation and insurance advice.

Nathan Fischer is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with SWP Investment Management LLC and has previously worked at Strategic Wealth Partners and Wesbanco. SWP Investment Management LLC provides customized portfolio management focused on exchange-traded funds and serves as the investment adviser for those ETFs. The firm’s clients are primarily investment companies and pooled-vehicle mandates, and its investment approach combines charting analysis with fundamental criteria to construct concentrated equity portfolios.

Richard Eicheldinger is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Affinity Wealth LLC, and True Wealth Design. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Matthew Bures is a financial advisor at SWP Investment Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD and First Fiduciary Investment Counsel. SWP Investment Management LLC provides customized portfolio management focused on exchange-traded funds and serves as the investment adviser for those ETFs. The firm primarily manages investment company and pooled-vehicle mandates using a combination of charting analysis and fundamental selection criteria to construct concentrated equity portfolios.

Mark Tepper is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd., where he has worked since 2008, and also has experience at SWP Investment Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tepper manages several businesses including an insurance agency and a company that hosts high-performance driving events for car enthusiasts. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion across a diverse range of investment types and operates as a fiduciary, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analyses to construct diversified portfolios.

Nicolas Firment is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for 13 years and Height Analytics, LLC for one year. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and OCIO services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Lincoln Nye is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Partners, he gained experience at various firms including Advisors Excel and his own NYE Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has held academic roles at Kent State University and the University of South Florida. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, as well as OCIO services to other advisors and institutions. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments, combined with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Derek Gabrielsen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Independence, Ohio, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting alongside OCIO services for other advisors and institutions. The firm’s investment approach incorporates a mix of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments, using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies as appropriate.

Samuel Petitjean is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Partners, he worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, along with OCIO services to other advisors and institutions. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Michael Nowacki is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Nowacki Capital Management LLC and Saga Partners, LLC. Outside of finance, he owns and manages M&P Bargain Books, a bookstore in Willoughby, Ohio. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and manages approximately $1.3 billion across a broad range of public and private investments.