About
Doug Ambrose has provided strategic financial planning and wealth management advice to individuals, professionals, and business owners for the past 25 years. Doug is a client centric advisor that has a deep understanding of each client’s unique goals and aspirations. Once he has gathered appropriate information, Doug delivers a comprehensive financial plan with investment options customized to the risks and goals for each client. He believes in consistent communication with his clients; this ensures the appropriate investments are in place and the financial plans are up to date. At minimum, he meets with clients face-to-face yearly but will reach out to clients to review retirement plans and investments at least quarterly. He welcomes calls from clients whenever they need him for financial advice or guidance.
Prior to joining Journey Wealth, Doug opened his own practice with Cleveland Financial Goup for the past five years. He has also held the position of VP, Financial Advisor with Fidelity Investments for 11 years and Sr. Financial Consultant for TD Ameritrade for eight years.
Doug earned a Bachelor of Family Financial Management from The Ohio State University in 1999. Doug earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP® ) certification through The College for Financial Planning in 2007. Doug enjoys donating his time to Junior Achievement and looks forward to the opportunity to work with the organization every year. Doug resides in Avon Lake with his wife, Valerie, and three children, Mason, Michael, and Ellie. Most of his time outside of the office is spent with his family. Family activities commonly involve either watching or playing sports, going to movies, taking family vacations, or simply enjoying each other’s company.
Professional Designations
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Family Financial Management (1999)
Dave Lightner
Founder, FSM Wealth
T.J. Gliha
President & CEO
Lauren MacLaren
Senior Vice President, Family Wealth
Pete Franz
Chief Investment Officer
Anthony Gargano
Senior Vice President, Operations
David Olson
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management
Matt Burnham
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management
Michael Baker
Vice President, Wealth Management
Kevin McPeek
Vice President, Family Wealth
Dan Romic
Director, Wealth Management
Bryan Costin
Vice President, Wealth Management
Amy White
Vice President, Client Service
Emily Weber
Manager, Client Service
Jim Myers
Director, Wealth Management
Jack LaLiberte
Director, Investments
Amber Moran
Manager, Client Accounting
Nick Paterniti
Manager, Wealth Management
Jill Warfel
Manager, Client Service
Karen Ksiezyk
Senior Associate, Client Accounting
Barb Spehar
Senior Associate, Client Service
Charlie Hruby
Associate, Wealth Management
Mitchell Knotek
Associate, Wealth Management
David O'Donnell
Associate, Operations
