Who We Are
President / ceo
Donald L. Purtill CPA/PFS, MBA
Don has an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in accounting. He founded Purtill Financial in 2000 and has been providing fee-only financial planning, investment advisory and tax planning services for individuals and families since then. Prior to that, he was an executive with a Fortune 200 company, a college professor and dean, and an accountant for Ernst & Young. Don is a Certified Public Accountant who holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of CPAs. The Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential is granted exclusively to CPAs with tax expertise and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning. Don is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He is an Investment Adviser in Ohio and Florida and one of about 4,600 members of NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the national organization of fee-only financial planners. He holds the FINRA Series 65 Investment Advisor License. His memberships include the American Institute of CPAs, the Ohio Society of CPAs, the American Association of Individual Investors, and the Wharton Club of Northeast Ohio.
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iNVESTMENT ADVISER
Thomas P. Geraci
Tom is an Investment Adviser for Purtill Financial. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Cleveland State University and has worked in the financial services industry since 2000. Tom manages the day to day investment and reporting process at Purtill Financial LLC and provides assistance to clients in preparing financial plans and implementing investment strategies. Tom holds the FINRA Series 65 Investment Adviser License and has completed course work through Boston University and the College for Financial Planning. Tom has been with Purtill Financial since 2006.
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iNVESTMENT ADVISER
Michael D. Purtill CFP®
Michael, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an Investment Advisor, has a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and has worked in the financial services industry since 2002. Mike prepares client investment recommendations and financial plans. He holds the FINRA Series 65 Investment Adviser License and is registered in the State of Ohio as an Investment Adviser Representative. He is also a member of NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the national organization of fee-only financial planners. Mike completed CFP® course work at the College for Financial Planning. Mike joined the firm in 2008. Mike works to develop diversified investment portfolio recommendations and provide guidance to clients in financial plans.
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cONTROLLER AND INVESTMENT ADVISER
Carly A. Purtill CPA/PFS, M.Acc
Carly holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. Carly is a CPA, working in the financial services industry since 2004. She worked in both public and corporate accounting before joining Purtill Financial in 2014. Carly prepares client financial plans, taxes, and investment recommendations. Carly holds the FINRA Series 65 Investment Adviser License and is registered in the State of Ohio as an Investment Adviser Representative. She is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). In 2016, Carly obtained the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of CPAs, recognizing her experience and knowledge as a financial planner and investment adviser.
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We at Purtill Financial LLC know that finding the right investment advisor to work with is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer a no charge initial consultation to learn your needs, the scope of your goals, and determine if we might be a good fit to work together.