Kelly M. Kuennen

Managing Director of Ellsworth Advisors

Kelly Kuennen is a licensed investment advisor and serves as a Managing Director of Ellsworth Advisors. He is responsible for all portfolio management and financial planning. Kelly possesses over 25 years of experience in wealth management and is a CFP® and holds the series 66 license and is licensed to provide and consult on life insurance. In 2015, he co-founded Ellsworth Private Wealth Management, LLC (predecessor to Ellsworth Advisors).

Prior to Ellsworth Advisors, Kelly served as a Vice President at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney’s Global Wealth Management business. As a Financial Advisor, he counseled clients on their financial affairs while also managing their investment assets on a discretionary basis. Upon his departure from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney he held the title of Senior Portfolio Manager.

Kelly began working with clients in an advisory capacity while a Vice President at Robert W. Baird. In addition to working with individuals and families, he assisted business owners in establishing and managing their qualified retirement plans.

Kelly started his career at American Express Financial Advisors with a focus on financial planning, mutual funds and insurance.

Kelly is a graduate of Miami University with a BS in Finance. Kelly attended Miami as an Evans Scholar. He continues to be an active supporter of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Kelly resides in Middleburg Heights with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid golfer and enjoys travel and movies.