778 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Financial Planning & Education for
Ohio Public Employees
Ohio Teachers
Ohio Police Officers
Ohio Fire Fighters
Ohio Professors
Retired Workers

From REAL people who know the system from the inside - a former Ohio STRS Ohio employee and OPERS member, and a former Ohio police officer and OP&F member.

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Real world experience

Our financial planning approach is based upon knowledge gained in our decades of employment and membership at three Ohio pension systems.

  • Our founder and president, Todd, was a member of OPERS for seven years and worked at STRS Ohio for seven years.

  • One of our advisors, Ryan, was a member of OP&F for eight years.

In-depth knowledge

You’ve worked too hard as an Ohio public employee to roll the dice on your retirement. You will benefit from the deep knowledge we have gained through our real-world experience as members of the Ohio pension system, and our 15+ years of advising Ohio pension members.

Pension Payment Strategies

Choosing your payment plan for retirement seems easy.  However, this is the costliest mistake members make when retiring.  

PLOP/DROP Strategies

Understanding how to optimize your monthly income by choosing the correct retirement date, PLOP or DROP amounts and survivor options.

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Dr. Jake
"Todd Gourno has managed my retirement funds with absolute professionalism. I trust him so much I recommended him to my mother and a dear friend. He is trustworthy and cares about his clients financial success. In addition to his financial advice and management, he has taught me a great deal about the financial markets."
Jenna Smith
Ryan at Three Creeks Capital Management has been a huge asset t our financial planning.  Ryan took a holistic look at our lives, finances, short term goals and long term retirement goals to create a plan that works for us and will benefit us in the long term.  Great communication--after our first meeting. my to-do list was clear and concise. Ryan emailed or called often to let us know what he was doing on his end for us.  Ryan is also very knowledgeable at public employee pensions and how those fit into retirement. Highly recommend!
Joshua Cox
I have been working with Ryan Mink since before he joined Three Creeks Capital Management. Ryan has been nothing less than exceptional! Ryan has a background in law enforcement, so he understands my needs. Any police officer or firefighter needs to reach out to Ryan. Ryan understands the Ohio Police and Fire pension and Ohio Deferred Comp. He will take care of you like no other financial advisor.
Michael Marando
Todd is the best in the business! He's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to financial planning. We've really appreciated his approach - always patient, transparent, and focused on making sure his clients feel educated and confident in their plans. Where Todd really stands out is the level of service and the care he has for his clients. He is genuinely invested in each of his clients overall well being and is always eager to help well beyond just your finances - a true partner!
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Ohio Pension Planning

Because you do not pay into Social Security, prudent financial advice for Ohio public pension members is critical. If you are a Ohio public employee trying to figure out how to retire in Ohio or elsewhere, consult with us.

Investment Management

We help Ohio residents grow their assets in accordance with their risk and return requirements, with the goal of allowing you to reach your milestones such as retiring from Ohio public service, sending children to college, etc.

Tax Planning

Taxes in retirement can be a nightmare if not handled correctly. We will help you navigate tax issues such as managing taxable distributions from retirement accounts, handling capital gains from the sale of long held assets, etc.

Retirement Planning

Retiring in Ohio brings with it a host of important decisions, not only regarding the management of your assets but also Medicare, long term care, and other tools that are necessary to ensure a dignified retirement. We are Ohio retirement specialists who will guide you through.

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