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Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

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Client assets under management

$21,283,642,545

Clients

4,311

50% high-net-worth

Advisors

59

of 280 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

73

Typical

Average account size

$4,937,055

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 location

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

1100 Superior Ave East, Suite 700

Cleveland OH 44114, United States

Number of offices

9

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kristen Z

CFP®

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Kristen Zigrang is a CFP® at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with experience dating back to 2011. She previously worked at Wells Fargo and Wilbanks Smith & Thomas before joining Clearstead. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships, utilizing a disciplined investment process that includes strategic asset allocation, manager research, and proprietary Direct Indexing strategies.

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 at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Bankers Insurance. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering services including investment management, financial and tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across a 59-advisor team and employs an investment process that incorporates portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

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® credentialed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Clearstead Advisory Solutions and previously spent eight years at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting/OCIO services. The firm uses institutional portfolio analytics and manager research combined with a variety of investment vehicles and proprietary strategies to manage approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships.

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

Series 65

Seattle, WA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Sugarsuren Byambasuren is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including The Clarius Group, Cornucopian Capital Management, Blue Wood Capital, and Hall Capital Partners. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships and applies institutional disciplines in its investment approach, using a variety 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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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 has held roles at Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Grant Thornton, among others. Evertz manages three private fund investment vehicles in addition to his advisory work. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm uses institutional investment disciplines and a variety of strategies across client accounts, managing approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a 59-advisor team.

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, currently serving at Clearstead Advisory Solutions. Prior to joining Clearstead in 2026, he spent 11 years at The Clarius Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 and employs an investment process that integrates institutional disciplines across various account types, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, 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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Wayne H

Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Clearstead; Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Wayne House is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. He serves on the Finance Committee of First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and family office administration, with over $33.9 billion in assets under management across a 59-advisor team.

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 financial advisor at Clearstead and Clearstead Advisory Solutions with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Hartland & Co. since 2012. 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 employs a disciplined investment process that incorporates portfolio analytics, manager research, 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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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 and financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead and previously worked at The Clarius Group and HRK Investments. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax services, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional investment disciplines 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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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 experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has been president of Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member of Guest House Holdings LLC, a substance abuse facility in Florida. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment approach using portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

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® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Clearstead Advisory Solutions. Her prior experience includes roles at The Clarius Group, Freestone Capital Management, BELR Capital, and Bronfman E.L. Rothschild. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and emphasizes an institutional investment approach that includes portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

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