Experience

With more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, David and his team help individuals, families, and organizations with substantial wealth pursue their financial goals through personalized investment guidance and comprehensive wealth management. He holds the Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities licenses and combines decades of financial-services experience with his background as a non-practicing CPA to offer thoughtful, well-rounded guidance.

David extends his commitment to service through longstanding civic and nonprofit leadership. He formerly chaired the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and has served on the boards of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Foundation. He currently serves on the boards of the Blue Ash Protective Association and the Madeira–Indian Hill Joint Fire District. David earned a B.S. in accounting from Syracuse University and is Chairman Emeritus of Gradison.

Outside the office, David enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, and playing guitar in The Suits That Rock.

Adam brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his Private Wealth Advisor role. He joined The Ellis Group in 1997 and is a Certified Investment Management AnalystSM. As a member of the team, Adam focuses on portfolio construction and management, as well as investment manager due diligence. Adam also implements asset allocation strategies and manages the portfolio risk analysis for the team. He holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and attended the University of Cincinnati.

Keith is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Ellis Group. He began his financial services career in 1992 and joined The Ellis Group in 2006. With decades of industry experience, Keith helps individuals, families, and organizations navigate complex financial decisions through thoughtful, personalized guidance. His areas of expertise include comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, insurance strategies, and corporate retirement plans. 

Keith earned a bachelor’s degree in financial planning from Purdue University and an MBA from Xavier University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS®) professional designation, as well as Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and life, health, and annuity insurance licenses. Committed to serving the Greater Cincinnati community, Keith serves as treasurer on the board of Every Child Succeeds.

Tony joined The Ellis Group in 2005 and has over 10 years of industry experience. He is a Certified Financial Planner™, providing customized financial planning that encompasses investments, insurance planning, estate planning and retirement planning. Tony holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and life, health, accident and annuity licenses. He earned his B.S. in finance from Miami University.

Molly joined The Ellis Group in 2021. Prior to joining the team, she spent two years working as a Wealth Planning Associate at UBS in Chicago, developing comprehensive financial plans for high net worth clients throughout the Chicago market. Molly has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation. She holds Her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as her life, health, accident and annuity licenses. As a financial planner, she provides expertise in the following areas: retirement planning, cash flow analysis, insurance planning and multigenerational planning. Outside of the office, Molly is committed to serving her community. She sits on The Boys and Girls Club YP Board, Reds Community Fund Board, and The Seven Hills School Alumni Board. Molly graduated from Miami University.

Lisa joined The Ellis Group in 2010. She manages team administration and all aspects of clients' service and operational needs. She acquired her Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2016 and holds her Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health, accident and annuity licenses. Lisa earned her B.S. in business administration from Xavier University and is a licensed notary public.

Lisa is dedicated to serving her community; of particular interest is her involvement with Impact Autism. 

Jackie has been with our firm since 1991. She worked in the Senior Registered Client Associate role from 1991-1995. In 1995, she began working as Senior Branch Office Administrator in our downtown Cincinnati office. She returned to the Senior Registered Client Service Associate role in 2002. Jackie provides administrative support for day-to-day operations. She has her Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses.

Jenny has been with our firm since 1996 and joined The Ellis Group in 2019.  She earned her degree in finance and marketing from the University of Cincinnati.  Jenny provides administrative support for day-to-day operations.  She has her Series 7 and 66 licenses. 

Anne joined The Ellis Group in 2021 and is dedicated to helping clients feel supported and confident throughout their financial journey. She obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2024, and has her Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. Anne earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Marquette University and began her financial services career in 2020.