Experience Makes all the difference

The depth of our experience and market perspective helps us to thoughtfully manage portfolios even in the most unpredictable environments. We don't predict the markets. We strive to understand them so that we can better position you to be in the right place at the right time. We believe that we can make informed decisions on your behalf through a methodical process and best-in-class investment research and analysis from UBS and our partners.

David W. Ellis III

Managing Director
Private Wealth Advisor
513-792-2441

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With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, David’s team provides dynamic asset management and wealth management services for individuals, families and organizations with substantial wealth. David holds the Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses and as a non-practicing CPA brings comprehensive wealth planning insight to his practice. He has also been recognized by Barron’s as one of its top Financial Advisors since 2004 and by the Financial Times as one of its Top 400 Financial Advisors in 2017, 2016 and 2013. Additionally, Forbes has named David as one of the Top Wealth Advisors in the U.S.

Outside of the office, David is committed to supporting his community, serving on the boards of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Foundation, the Blue Ash Protective Association and the Segoe Foundation. David earned his B.S. in accounting from Syracuse University and is Chairman Emeritus of Gradison.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI


Adam Cannon, CIMA®

First Vice President - Wealth Management
Private Wealth Advisor
513-792-2444

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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.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI


Keith Lum, CRPS®

Vice President - Wealth Management
Private Wealth Advisor
513-792-2443

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Keith joined The Ellis Group in 2006 with more than 20 years of financial services experience. As a member of the team, he brings extensive expertise in strategic financial planning and corporate retirement planning. Keith holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and life, health and annuity licenses. A graduate of Purdue University with a B.A. in financial planning, Keith also earned his master’s degree in business from Xavier University.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI


Tony Bollin, CFP®, CDFA™

Associate Director
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
513-792-2449

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Tony joined The Ellis Group in 2005 and has over 10 years of industry experience. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ as well as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, 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.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI


Lisa M. Martin, CFP®

Associate Director
Team Administrator
513-792-2475

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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.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, SC, TX, VT, WA, WI


M. Jackie Schuler

Authorized Officer
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
513-792-2447

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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 and 63 licenses.

 


Registered States:
KY, OH


Elizabeth T. Gardinier

Senior Client Service Associate
513-792-2446

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Elizabeth joined The Ellis Group in 2017. She manages all aspects of clients' service needs. She began her financial career at UBS in Lexington, KY after she earned her B.S. in marketing from the University of Kentucky. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.


Registered States:
KY, OH


Jennifer L. "Jenny" Dimmitt

Senior Client Service Associate
513-792-2448

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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. 


Registered States:
FL, KY, OH