Focus

I provide comprehensive wealth & investment planning, and strategic investment counsel and advice to our clients.

Background and experience

I am the founding member of the Slates Wealth Management Group of Northpointe Wealth Management.  I am a Private Investment Management Portfolio Manager and the Managing Partner.  I have been a Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Platinum Council Advisor consectively from 2007-2023.  The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held be a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.

For over three decades I have helped clients address their financial concerns and develop strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. With extensive experience in markets both good and bad, I have dedicated my career to delivering the promise of personalized investment planning services clients seek and deserve. 

I began my career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Columbus, where I developed fundamental investment knowledge. In 2004, I earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) certification by completing a rigorous educational program at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. I joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2007 to take a team approach in providing personalized financial advice for individuals and families.

In March, 2022, our team moved to the Independent channel at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and formed Northpointe Wealth Management.  I am an active member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA), a leader developing a code of conduct, disclosure, and ethical standards for the financial services industry. 

I have been recognized as a 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com).The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

I earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Organizational Behavior with a minor in Economics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.  At Brown, I was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and a four-year starter in football, earning All-Ivy honors in 1990.

Away from the office

I serve on several non-profit boards, including Dublin Methodist Hospital development board, LiFESports, providing life skills through sports to our most vulnerable youth, and the 3rd & Goal Foundation, serving America’s wounded warriors.  I spend my free time with my wife, Dawn, and our four extremely energetic children; Regan, Layne, Joey, and Brynn.  The Slates family stays active both physically and mentally, whether it’s coaching or playing several sports; including: football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and tennis.

California Insurance License Number: 0H05839. Resident state [OH]

Focus

I provide customized investment strategies for high net worth professionals to help simplify their complex financial lives so that they can concentrate on the things that are most important to them.

Background and experience

I help clients address their financial concerns by developing strategies focusing on each individual’s specific goals and needs. With extensive experience throughout major shifts in the markets, I have dedicated my career to delivering the personalized investment planning services my clients deserve.

In 2003, I began my career as a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services in Columbus, where I developed my fundamental investment knowledge. In 2007, my business associate, David Slates, Managing Director - Investments and I joined AG Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, to take a team approach in providing personalized financial advice for individuals and families.   

I have been named a 2023 Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Platinum Council recipient and have been since 2014. The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices, and team structure may also be used to determine recipients. I have been featured as one of Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors from 2017-2022. In 2019 I earned a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

I earned a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton. Before becoming a Financial Advisor, I spent 5 years performing research and development for the Department of Defense.

Away from the office

I spend my free time with my wife, Paige, a practicing dentist, my twins, Noah and Isabelle and my stepsons, Evren and Emre.  Much of our free time is spent watching our very active children compete in club soccer.  Beyond that, I love to find time to watch the Buckeyes and entertain my family and friends.

California Insurance License: OK12192. Resident state [OH]

The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous years industry experience, interviews, compliance records, asset under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOH Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-Completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based soley on the disclosed criteria.

Focus

I provide detailed, ongoing portfolio management of clients’ investments that fit into their comprehensive investment asset plan to help them achieve their individual goals.

Background and experience

I began my career as a Financial Advisor with Prudential Securities in Columbus in 1993.  I spent 13 years building a diverse clientele of individuals, retirees and small business owners before joining Smith Barney in 2005.

In December 2018, I joined the Slates Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, taking a complete team approach to planning and portfolio management.  I focus on a myriad of financial situations with clients that address their unique needs from financing a small business, to bridging short term financing, or enabling a new retiree to realize their retirement dreams.

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Miami University.   I was a Product Manager for a division of Black and Decker, maker of semiconductor capital equipment, as well as holding product presentations throughout the world for nine years prior to becoming a Financial Advisor.

Away from the office

I have been married to my wife, Lori since 1984. We have two grown children, Sarah and Ben.  Since 1996, I have managed and organized the Salvation Army Shooters for Food Event.  This event completely supports one of the three food banks in Central Ohio.  In addition, I have been on the St. Brenden’s Finance Committee 

(Hillard, OH) since 2022.  In my spare time, I enjoy dog training and bird hunting across the country.

California Insurance License: 4111744. Resident state [OH]