He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in marketing and finance. He obtained an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. He has also obtained the designations Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and Charter Life Underwriter (CLU®) from The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. He is a licensed securities professional through FINRA, holding the Series 7 24, 63 as well as a licensed insurance agent through the Ohio Department of securities. He has more than 26 years experience in the Financial Services industry, including retail banking with National City Bank, Cleveland, as financial planner with Lincoln Financial Advisors, as well as founder of Elios Financial Group, in 2000. Jim is a frequent public speaker on financial planning issues, the economy and financial markets, providing workshops for companies, government, non-profits and charity organizations including the Social Security Administration, Lincoln Electric, AT&T, and Fairview Hospital/Cleveland Clinic. He has contributed as a columnist for the Plain Dealer "Ask the Expert" feature column. Jim has made many local Cleveland media appearances including television on Action Channel 19 News and radio on The Lannigan Show 105.7 WMJI. He completed a due diligence trip to Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and China, where he gave a lecture to students at Zhejing University City College in Hangzhou, China. Jim resides in Avon Lake with his wife and their 3 children and is a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a graduate of North Olmsted High School.

About Elios Financial Group, Inc.

Elios Financial Group, founded in 2002, is a financial planning and investment management firm (wealth management) dedicated to serving the unique needs of pre-retirees and retirees in the evaluation, analysis and implementation of a well-conceived financial, retirement and investment plan. We use the latest of technology to create customized financial plans and investment portfolios to help clients pursue their financial goals. We are unconstrained in independence and flexibility in offering financial advice and investment management services. WE ARE PASSIONATE ADVOCATES OF SMART MONEY MANAGEMENT. MISSION: ENVISION | ENLIGHTEN | ENRICH We build long-term relationships by helping clients Envision their dreams, Enlighten them to make informed financial decisions through education, and provide service which ultimately Enriches their lives. VALUE PROPOSITION We provide highly personal and customized service with the ability to analyze complex situations and offer sophisticated solutions and advice on an objective, mutual beneficial and professional manner.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Investment Advice & Management, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities

About Auxin Group

Auxin Group Wealth Management, LLC, is an independent advisory firm specializing in financial planning and investment management. Based in Northeast Ohio, we are trusted by successful individuals and families nationwide to create and implement customized plans to accumulate, maintain, and distribute assets. The Auxin Group name explains our philosophy best. Auxins are hormones that help guide plant growth. They affect the processes that allow a plant to follow the sun and gain the most energy. This is similar to how Auxin Group meets the needs of our clients. We envision our clients' financial goals as the sun. Our job is to serve as auxins - always guiding our clients toward the sun, regardless of changes in the market or personal circumstances. This is significant because, at Auxin Group, our clients are not just numbers. We know our clients. We like our clients. We enjoy working with them and their families, from generation to generation. As a result, we grow to really understand our clients' unique and complex needs. By truly valuing client relationships, Auxin Group is able to offer a unique and discreet experience - one with tailored, long-term solutions.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Investment Advice & Management