Savvy

Benjamin Offenhartz is a financial advisor at Savvy in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with over six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nuveen, Northern Trust, The Mather Group, Capital Group, and Pacific Investment Company LLC. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, ERISA retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other legal entities. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by a parent technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Erin Niehaus is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savvy since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Erin also acts as an advisor and promotor for DigitalDX. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a blend of index-based core strategies and tailored approaches such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by technology platforms and external sub-advisers.

Scott Eichler is a financial advisor at Savvy with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors, Centaurus Financial, Inc., and Newport Wealth Advisors. Eichler is also the author of a publication titled "Don't Play Chicken with your Nest Egg." Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, utilizing proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Janelle Van Meel is a financial advisor at Savvy with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wambolt & Associates, LLC and Morgan Stanley. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other legal entities. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Steven Grogan is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Savvy and has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Sii. Grogan is also the owner of Datum Point Tools, Inc., an industrial tool distribution business, and serves as a director of Connect Macomb, a local non-profit Chamber of Commerce organization. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Brandon Barber is a financial advisor at Savvy with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Savvy in 2025, he worked at Proliant and ADP-affiliated firms. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary and board member at Links International and works as a principal sales executive at Paycor Inc., a provider of HR and payroll solutions. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

James Ulrick is a financial advisor at Savvy with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Farther Finance Advisors, PNC Investments LLC, Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab, where he worked for over a decade. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform.

Clinton Seefeldt is a CFP® professional affiliated with Savvy, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Provider Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Centennial Group. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and is involved with The Leaders Group as an outside broker-dealer advisor. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Jon Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Savvy with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Signature Resources Capital Management LLC, One Wealth Management, and First Western Capital Management Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance broker. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform.

Andrea Nolan is a financial advisor at Savvy with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors, FourStar Wealth Advisors, Fieldstone Financial, and Concert Wealth Management. Nolan is based in Reno, NV. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other legal entities. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused model construction, supported by a parent technology platform and third-party tools.

Michael Mc Carthy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Savvy Advisors Inc, having joined in 2022, and previously worked at Ballentine Partners LLC, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and JP Morgan. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform.

Arynton Hardy is a financial advisor at Savvy with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hardy Capital Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hardy co-founded Nice Brew Co., LLC, a coffee and kombucha service, where he focuses on marketing and business strategy. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a blend of index-based core strategies and tailored approaches, including direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, and integrates technology platforms and third-party resources to deliver its services.

James Cloud is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Savvy since 2026. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors for seven years and has experience at RFH CPA's, PLLC and Billings Law Firm. Cloud serves as a board member and treasurer for The Roaring Brook Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children in Lexington, KY. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, delivering services through proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Dustin Roberts is a financial advisor at Savvy with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and BBVA-affiliated firms. He serves as a board member of ACT Advancing Children of Turlock, a nonprofit organization. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a parent technology platform and third-party tools.

Joshua Bergman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has experience working at Allen & Company for six years and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP for three years prior to joining Savvy in 2025. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a blend of index-based core strategies with tailored approaches including direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party tools.