Auxin Group

Johnathan Roberts
CPA
Johnathan W. Roberts, CPA is an investment advisor and financial planner after years of practicing as a Certified Public Accountant for both national and regional firms. During his time in accounting, John focused on the tax preparation and planning needs of individuals and business entities. This experience allows John to view financial planning and investment management through a different lens than most other advisors. "Tax implications should not form the entire basis of an investment decision," according to John, "but strategic moves based on careful tax considerations can have a substantial impact on a client's long-term wealth."

John's practice focuses on individuals nearing, or in retirement. His first concern, especially with retirees, is wealth preservation. He then helps his clients envision how they plan on using their money in retirement and determine how much risk is appropriate. He concentrates on designing client plans that emphasize a desirable end goal for assets accumulated over a lifetime of work.

John is an active member and current vice president of the Rotary Club of Fairlawn. He lives with his wife and son in Copley, OH. He is also a lifelong supporter of Liverpool FC.

Benjamin Tegel
CRPC
With a background in security analysis and data management, Ben Tegel, focuses on individuals, business owners, and wealthy families planning for or at retirement. He concentrates on tax-efficient investing and researching risk-managed investments that fit the continually changing global markets and economy. "I thrive on helping people through important decisions in their lives," shares Ben, "and seeing the freedom that building their wealth provides them."

Ben launched his financial advisory practice in 2005 before co-founding Auxin Group in 2015. Prior to starting his own practice, Ben worked for Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent financial research and analysis, as well as Merrill Lynch and UBS.

Ben earned an economics degree from the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL, where he played football. He also is a 2009 recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber's "30 for the Future" award, which honors young professionals whose stellar contributions impact their industries and the Greater Akron Region.

Ben is currently completing his Certified Financial Planner designation, a professional certification for financial planners conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. He is a lifetime trustee of the Akron Children's Museum, board member for Akron Cooperative Farms, and founder of the Outdoor Classroom in Akron and Morningstar Market Prep in Chicago.

A resident of Bath, Ben lives with his wife Tessa, two sons and dog Hershey. He enjoys playing basketball, football and chess.

Matthew Burnham

As a managing partner and seasoned financial advisor, Matt Burnham offers strategic guidance to high net worth individuals, executives and business owners in the areas of wealth preservation, investment management, and wealth distribution strategies. "Everything stems from the end goal," explains Matt. "I start by working with clients to identify where they want to get to, and then structure everything based on that end goal."

Prior to co-founding Auxin Group in 2015, Matt worked at two of the largest investment firms in the world. He attended The University of Akron and Kent State University, studying biology and history respectively.

Today, Matt serves as vice president and a board member of the Foundation for Geauga Parks and a finance committee member for the Little Traverse Conservancy, a land trust in northern Michigan. A resident of Bainbridge Township, OH, Matt lives with his wife, two children and Clover the Great Dane. He enjoys soccer, fishing, running, hiking and camping.