Experience Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

Kenneth J. Rinehart, CFP®, CIMA®, CRPS®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
Senior Institutional Consultant
513-786-7900

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Ken is the head of investment strategy and managing partner for our team. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS ®) designation from the College for Financial Planning. At UBS, Ken holds the titles of Senior Vice President – Wealth Management, Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, and Senior Institutional Consultant.

As a Financial Advisor, for more than 32 years, Ken has gained considerable experience managing uniquely-designed portfolios and has guided clients through historic market corrections, including the 1987 Crash, 2000-2002 Dot.com Bust, and the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis. Prior to UBS, Ken spent 10 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and nearly 20 years with Smith Barney as a Retirement Plan Consultant and member of the 401(k) Advisory Group.

Working with private wealth clients, Ken applies financial, goals-based analysis to fulfill client needs involving educational funding, retirement, and estate planning. By partnering with his clients' accountants and attorneys, he helps navigate the sometimes complex financial decisions in their lives in a tax-efficient manner. In serving our team's institutional clients, he evaluates and recommends comprehensive retirement plan solutions that address Fiduciary Governance, Plan Administration, Investment Policy and Strategy, and Employee Education and Retirement Readiness. Above all, Ken is dedicated to elevating his practice through education, experience, examination and the highest standard of ethics.  


Registered States:
AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA, VT


Michael Sussli

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
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Mike has over 25 years of experience in Retirement Plan Consulting Services, and serves along with Ken as Relationship Manager for RSFG institutional clients. Prior to joining UBS, he spent over 25 years as a Retirement Plans Consultant and the last 8 years at Wells Fargo. Mike has extensive experience in plan design, implementation and servicing of employer-sponsored retirement plans. 


Registered States:
CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, SC, TX, VA, WV


Kevin Joseph Ruther, CFP®

Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
513-786-7900

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Kevin has 10 years of experience as a financial advisor to both individual and corporate clients and serves as RSFG's 401(k) Education Coordinator. He graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a major in Finance and a minor in Statistics. Kevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and holds both Series 7 and 66 licenses. Outside of work, he is an Eagle Scout and remains active in the community.


Registered States:
AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, OH, SC, TX, VA, WI, WV


Mark Edward Ledonne, CIMA®, CRPS®

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
513-786-7900

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Mark has 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, with the last 11 years as part of the Rinehart Sussli Financial Group. He is responsible for all client performance reporting and analytics, as well as the manager search and selection process. He comes to us with experience from Fidelity Investments. He holds the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS ®) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from the Investments and Wealth Institute.  Mark earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Xavier University in 2006 and resides in West Chester with his wife and two daughters.

 


Registered States:
CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, SC, TX, VA, WV


Alexander Kenneth Rinehart, CIMA®, CRPS®

Financial Advisor
Retirement Plan Consultant
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
513-786-7930

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A Cincinnati native, Alex attended St. Xavier High School before receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from The Ohio State University. While in school, he was the Treasurer Officer for The Ohio State University chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. After graduating, Alex practiced structural engineering in Columbus, Ohio, responsible for the detailed design of various building structures.

Alex serves the team as a Financial Advisor by developing customized financial plans, implementing and managing investment solutions, and executing the team's portfolio trading. He holds the Series 7, Series 66, Life and Health, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) designation, is a Notary Public in the state of Ohio, and is currently studying to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys playing the drums, SCUBA diving, and woodworking. He and his wife, Annamarie, live in Norwood with their two dogs.


Registered States:
AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV


Lange Bourland Combs

Senior Client Service Associate
513-786-7900

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Lange has been with the Rinehart Sussli Group since 2002. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Miami University and has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Lange has her Series 7 License. She is responsible for the team’s special projects, marketing campaigns and compliance. She also works on the 401(k) side doing reports and research. Lange lives in Madeira with her husband and three children.


Registered States:
OH


Nicole Anne Rujiraviriyapinyo

Client Service Associate
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Nicole joined the Rinehart Sussli Financial Group in 2020. As an Indiana native, Nicole grew up in McCordsville and attended Hanover College where she played volleyball while receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2016. After graduating, Nicole moved to Cincinnati with her husband Seth and their two dogs, Hector and Finn, to be a Trading Specialist at a capital management firm. While there, Nicole gained experience servicing a wide range of financial advisors and clients in order to help facilitate accurate tracking and implementation of their portfolios. Nicole holds her Series 65 license and brings over four years of experience in the industry.