Fairport Wealth Announces Retirement of Chairwoman Heather Ettinger

By Fairport Wealth

The Cleveland-based wealth management firm applauds Ettinger’s decades of leadership

CLEVELAND — May 21, 2024 – Fairport Wealth (“Fairport”), a values-based, purpose-driven organization that provides more than 2,000 families with comprehensive wealth management solutions, announced today that Chairwoman Heather Ettinger will retire on June 30.

Mrs. Ettinger originally joined Roulston & Co. (Fairport’s predecessor) in 1987 and became Co-Managing Partner in 2010. She was instrumental in completing dozens of acquisitions at the firm and generating outstanding organic growth that helped transform the RIA into a major industry player. Since becoming a Hightower advisory business in 2017, Fairport has completed five acquisitions and grown from one to six offices in Cleveland, OH; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Harrisburg, PA; Princeton and Cherry Hill, NJ.

“Heather is a visionary leader, both for the company and the financial services industry,” said Matt Logar, CEO and president of Fairport. “Our clients remain our top priority, and Fairport is in an excellent place due to Heather’s extensive and thoughtful planning over the years. We will remain grateful for her decades of partnership and leadership.”

Mrs. Ettinger began her career at Baring Brothers in London. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Ettinger served in various advisory capacities for the Women’s Business Collaborative, 100 Women in Finance, Schwab Advisor Services DEI Advocacy Board, and Racing Towards Diversity.

“I’ve had a fabulous and rewarding career, making my mark both with the firm and within the industry,” said Ettinger. “While I will deeply miss my colleagues and our tremendous clients, Fairport is in excellent hands with a team that is laser focused on a shared vision. I am excited and optimistic about the next phase of the firm’s growth and leadership.”

A highly sought-after speaker and award-winning executive, Ettinger dedicated her 37-year career to supporting women’s financial education and progress. Among numerous industry achievements, Ettinger was awarded the Savvy Ladies Changemaker Award and recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as a Notable Wealth Manager, both in 2021. In 2019, she received the Icons and Innovators award by InvestmentNews, and the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award for Unique Efforts in Advancing the Aspirations of Women by Women’s Vote Project. Ettinger was named among the inaugural class of Women to Watch from InvestmentNews in 2015.

“Heather’s passion for championing women and girls is inspiring. I feel so fortunate to have worked side by side with her on numerous women’s initiatives that helped fuel industry progress and positively influence colleagues,” said Emily Drake, Chief Experience Officer for Fairport. “She will be deeply missed by her team, clients, and the financial services industry, but her impact will leave a lasting legacy.”

As of December 31, 2023, Fairport’s assets under management were $4.5 billion.

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