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We help individuals and families pursue their ideal retirements.
MEET THE TEAM
The team behind Conservative Financial Solutions is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.
LEAD ADVISORS
Roger Ford, RFC®
Founder & Wealth Advisor
Roger has over 35 years of experience in retirement income planning. After receiving his formal education from the University of Cincinnati, he started his own business in 1985 from the trunk of his car. He has successfully developed his business into what is known today as Conservative Financial Solutions (CFS).
Roger is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and obtained his certification through the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC). He has passed the Series 6, 63 and 65 securities exams and is a licensed agent in Life, Accident, and Health, along with Property and Casualty Insurance.
Roger met the love of his life, Carolyn, in 1988. They were married in 1989 and have five children and two granddaughters. They have enjoyed raising their family in Harrison, Ohio, and being a local business partner in the tri-state area.
Any and all other services related to Harrison Tax & Accounting are an outside business activity and are not offered through or supervised by AE Wealth Management, LLC.
Spencer Ford
Chief Executive Officer & Wealth Advisor
Passionate about helping others be their best, Spencer has built his career on helping clients build more stable retirements. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University. This passion for helping others led him to Conservative Financial Solutions.
Spencer holds an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from the Ohio State University and has completed extensive training and met rigorous ethical experience requirements in order to obtain his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional designation. He has also passed the series 7 and 65 securities exams and is a licensed insurance agent in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. He is able to have the opportunity to advise clients on both investments and retirement income planning. Spencer is delighted to work with clients and enjoys helping them plan the right track to pursue their ideal retirement lifestyles.
In his spare time, Spencer serves his community as a member of the local chamber of commerce board and rotary club. He also enjoys playing music on his church’s worship team.
CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® in the U.S.
Austin Ford
Chief Executive Officer & Wealth Advisor
Austin graduated from the University of Cincinnati receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Professional Sales. He joined Conservative Financial Solutions in 2015, with a passion to help families navigate their retirement years. With a continued interest in finance, Austin has passed his Series 65 Securities exam and has also obtained his Insurance Licensing in Life, Accident, and Health. As Director of Wealth Advising, he works closely with individuals to understand and provide a financial confidence.
Austin and his wife, Alisha, enjoy spending any spare moments outdoors, off-roading, and maintaining their recreational land in Franklin County, Indiana, which they plan to call home one day.
Adam Maucher
Wealth Advisor
Adam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Cincinnati with a minor in Professional Sales. Throughout his career, he worked in the banking industry helping families achieve their dreams. Adam has passed the Series 65 Securities exam and holds his Life, Accident and Health License. He joined Conservative Financial Solutions in January of 2022 as a Wealth Advisor where he helps to provide personalized financial plans to achieve the goals of the families we work with.
Adam and his wife, Bridget, live in St Leon, Indiana, with their daughter Isla and cat Moto. During Adam’s free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, riding off road vehicles, and helping at his family’s pay lake.
Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Conservative Financial Solutions. Conservative Financial Solutions is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Conservative Financial Solutions are not subject to Investment Advisor requirements.
ACCOUNT SERVICE
Cindy Lea
Operations Reporting and Compliance Manager
Cindy joined the Conservative Financial Solutions team in February 2016 as a client service and account representative. In July 2017, she moved into the role of operations manager. Cindy brings over 20 years of experience in customer relations and actively works in the day-to-day operations process, including processing applications and managing client accounts. She enjoys working directly with our clients and assisting them with any needs they may have.
In her spare time, you will find Cindy spending time with family, friends and her husband, Scott, with whom she also enjoys traveling.
Brandy Marksberry
Account Service Representative
Brandy received her Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Kentucky Career Institute. She joined the Conservative Financial Solutions team in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant. Throughout her career, she has been successful in the insurance and legal industries, including being a legal assistant and legal collector for a Cincinnati law firm. At CFS, she plays a key role in the day-to-day operations, including processing applications and managing accounts.
Brandy and her husband, Scott, have been married for over 15 years and have four children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and you will often find her volunteering within the community. Embarking on day trips and traveling with her family are some of Brandy’s favorite activities.
Risa Dole
Accountant
Risa is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She worked with our sister company Harrison Tax & Accounting for over 14 years and has experience in the areas of payroll and tax preparation.
Risa and her husband, Mike, live in Harrison and have three children and two grandchildren. She enjoys gardening, antiquing and spending time with her family.
Katie Lowery
Account Service Representative
Katie joined Conservative Financial Solutions in July of 2021 as a Client Service Representative and soon transitioned into the Account Service Representative role. Katie brings over five years of experience in customer service and accounting. She looks forward to continuing her career in finance and hopes to broaden her education and knowledge in the field as well.
Outside of work she is regularly working on a home renovation with her husband Nathan. When free time pops up Katie likes to take the opportunity to travel and spend time with family and friends.
Tricia McEvilly
Account Service Representative
Tricia received her Associate Degree in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from the Academy of Court Reporting and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Phoenix. Tricia has actively worked in the tax and accounting industry since 2005 and holds her Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License in the state of Ohio. Her experience in tax preparation and small business accounting has made her a perfect fit for the operations team at Conservative Financial Solutions. In her current role as an Account Service Representative, Tricia is responsible for maintaining clients’ annual appointments and reviews, along with a variety of other financial preparation services.
Tricia and her husband, Scott, live in Ross, Ohio, with their five children and two grandchildren. Tricia enjoys spending her free time at children’s sporting events, being outdoors with her family and friends, and volunteering in the community.
Eric Cox
Account Service Representative
Eric joined Conservative Financial Solutions in August of 2022 as a Lead Client Service Representative. Eric is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. After college, Eric spent some time working in minor league baseball for the Florence Freedom (now the Y’alls) as the box office manager where he gained experience in sales and client service. He worked his way into the finance world when he accepted a job with Fidelity Investments in October of 2019 and continues to grow his career in the field.
Eric resides in Harrison, OH with his wife and two young children: Avery and Ellie. In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts, playing softball, and watching sports as a diehard Bengals, Bearcats, and Reds fan.
CLIENT SERVICE
Bailey Nicolaus
Lead Client Service Representative
Bailey joined the Conservative Financial Solutions team in October 2021 as a Client Service Representative. She brings experience in customer relations and works in the day-to-day operations process, managing client accounts, processing beneficiary changes, reallocating fixed accounts, and maintaining client spreadsheets.
Bailey is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Cincinnati State. She is also working towards being a notary for Indiana and Ohio. In her extra time, spending time with her family, animals and boyfriend bring her the greatest joy.
Becky Leonard
First Impressions Representative
Becky joined the Conservative Financial Solutions team in August of 2021 as a part-time Administrative Assistant. She brings with her a wealth of experience, 25 years managing a rental property business, and 18 years of working at a local veterinary clinic. Now semi-retired she shares her warm smile and winning attitude as she greets our clients and guests, as well as assisting our team in the day-to-day administrative needs.
Becky is the mother of one daughter and three stepchildren, and nine grandchildren combined. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids, going to concerts with friends and quiet time at home with her rescue dogs.
Becca Sheehan
Client Service Representative
Becca graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. While pursuing her degree she worked at a daycare center. She loved building relationships with different families while being trusted to care for their children. She is just starting her career in the financial world and is so excited to have joined the Conservative Financial Solutions Team.
Becca and her husband, Garrett, have three children: Daisy, Lincoln, and Delilah. She enjoys playing with her kids at the park, crocheting, playing piano, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Terrie Walker
First Impressions Representative
Terrie received her Associate Degree in Business Administration from Ball State University. Her professional experience includes a wealth of knowledge in customer service and entrepreneurship. Terrie joins us from the health care field, where she started her own business to help cancer patients. She meets the needs of our clients daily by being the friendly voice on the telephone, assisting our teams in serving our clients and welcoming our friends and guests with a smile.
In her free time, Terrie loves spending time with family and laughing with friends. She also enjoys being outdoors hiking and kayaking or just relaxing outside with a good book.
Gaar Ertel
Client Service Representative
Gaar graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Counseling and Planning, along with a Management minor from Krannert School of Management. As a Pharmacy intern with a passion for finance, Gaar started at Conservative Financial Solutions in 2021, with an interest in helping families. During his internship, he observed how financial professionals can help people through various methods of planning and has continued to further his education by receiving his Life, Accident and Health License.
In his free time, Gaar uses his time pursuing other interests such as health and fitness, experiencing and seeing new places, and spending time with friends and family.
Alyssa Troutwine
Client Service Representative
Alyssa joined the Conservative Financial Solutions team in January 2024 as a Client Service Representative. She brings 10 years of customer service and management experience. Alyssa looks forward to applying her knowledge and skills to the CSR role.
Alyssa and her husband, Jacob, welcomed their first child, Dawson, in June 2024. Alyssa also has a dog named Duncan and a three-legged cat named Vesemir. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading novels and hiking in Red River Gorge and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Jennifer Leurck
First Impressions Representative
Jennifer has a passion for service. She served in Administrative Assistant and Office Manager roles at Cincinnati Credit Counseling and Hamilton Country Prosecutor’s Office. Following her heart, she stepped away from the office to stay at home and raise her young family. After thirteen wonderful years of being a full-time mom, she decided to return to the outside work force. Jennifer joined CFS in December of 2019. When you walk through the front door, know that she is going to go above and beyond to make sure your visit is as warm and friendly as possible.
Jennifer and her husband Greg have three children: Lydia, Lauren, and Luke. Between the three of them they spend most nights and weekends on a volleyball court, golf course, basketball court, baseball field, and a track. When she isn’t attending a sporting event, she is often serving the Southwest Local School District as a parent volunteer or following her beloved Cincinnati Reds.
Cruz Henson
Client Service Representative
Cruz Henson has over 3 years of experience in the financial industry. Currently, Cruz is leveraging her knowledge as she works for Conservative Financial Solutions, where she strives to deliver unparalleled results for clients as a Client Service Representative.
Cruz holds an associate degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, utilizing her education to provide top-notch service to clients. Bringing her compassion and caring for others to the table. Her experience as a nurse aid reflects her dedication to helping others, a trait that seamlessly translates into her customer relations role, where she is committed to making a positive impact on clients' financial well-being.
Outside of work, Cruz is a devoted wife and a mother of 5 children. Very active in sports and family life with her kids and husband. She is also an adoptive parent of a tabby cat and a blue tick hound and helps take care of her son’s beloved hedgehog. Actively involved in community initiatives and volunteer work, Cruz demonstrates her love for helping people both professionally and personally. With a passion for customer service, a drive for continuous learning, and a heart for service, Cruz Henson is dedicated to building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and results.
MARKETING
Steve Strom
Marketing Manager
Steve joined the Conservative Financial Solutions in January 2022 as the Marketing Manager. He is responsible for all marketing and public relations activities, as well as client appreciation and referral events. He works closely with our media contacts and is also in charge of developing and maintaining all our marketing materials, website, social media, sponsorships, and advertising. Steve is always looking for opportunities to grow awareness of our firm in the marketplace among our clients and the community at large.
Steve has a wealth of marketing knowledge and experience he has gained throughout his career in both the radio and insurance industries. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati with a minor in Operations Management.
Steve, his wife Kara, and their daughter live in Harrison, Ohio with their dog and cat. In his free time, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Leslie Gallagher
Marketing Lead
Leslie provides guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to the marketing & public relations team at Conservative Financial Solutions. Leslie coordinates all informational workshops and client events as well as introduces the advisors to potential clients thru prospect seminars, in the hopes of helping them with their investment and retirement needs.
Leslie joined Conservative Financial Solutions in September 2018 as a Marketing Assistant. She spent the bulk of her career in television advertising but most recently as a Client Support Assistant with another investment firm, learning the ins and outs of the industry. The combination of the two industries allows her to bring a fresh marketing perspective to Conservative Financial Solutions.
She and her husband Sean live on the westside of Cincinnati, together they have five children and two dogs. She enjoys working out, volunteering at church and owns a small furniture refinishing business.
MEDICARE
Kim Bush
Office Manager
Kim graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Animal Health Technology and holds licensing in Property, Casualty, Life, Accident and Health. She has worked for Siefferman Insurance and Conservative Financial Solutions for 25 years and has been in the insurance business since 1985. As office manager, Kim maintains our office technology systems, building maintenance, along with other numerous responsibilities.
Kim loves being active in her local community by volunteering at her local food pantry and her church. She enjoys anything related to animals, spending time with family, friends, Cincinnati Sports Teams, and traveling to National Parks or Disney World.
Any and all other services related to Medicare are an outside business activity and are not offered through or supervised by AE Wealth Management, LLC.
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