James
Smerke

Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC

CRD#6685435
Investment Advisor
in Cleveland, OH

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James Smerke is a financial advisor based in Cleveland, Ohio, working with Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC. James has previously held positions at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, Osu Technology Comm Office, Ohio State University, Kirtland Country Club, and Wellspring Financial Advisors. James has passed the Series 65 regulatory exam and is registered to provide services in Ohio. Currently, James is part of Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC, which operates out of Cleveland, Ohio. The firm has 26 employees and manages assets totaling $3.6 billion. The firm serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selection of other advisers, and other services. The fee structure at Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC includes asset-based and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 65, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Selection of other advisers, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees

Office Location

5900 Landerbrook Drive Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44125

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Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$3,629,363,797

OH Average: $2,106,341,625
Total Number of Employees

26

OH Average: 34
Total Number of Accounts

1,630

OH Average: 1,972
Average Account Size

$2,226,604

OH Average: $1,068,125

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Other

James Smerke Work History

2019 - Present (6 years)

Wellspring Financial Advisors

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Kirtland Country Club

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Plante Moran Financial Advisors

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

Osu Technology Comm Office

2011 - 2015 (4 years)

Ohio State University

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Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC

Kathryn Madzsar
Cleveland, OH
Halle Chelko
Cleveland, OH
Frederick Mclaughlin
Cleveland, OH
William Ambrogio
Cleveland, OH
James Smerke
Cleveland, OH
Michael Novak
Cleveland, OH
Richard Turgeon
Cleveland, OH

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