Helping Clients for 30 Years

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Jim Hyre, CAP®, CFP®

Registered Principal, RJFS

I am the Branch Manager and RJFS Registered Principal at Hyre Personal Wealth Advisors, which I founded in 2005. With nearly 30 years of experience, my goal is to help clients make wise financial decisions and serve as their financial advocate. Prior to founding Hyre Personal Wealth Advisors, I served as Branch Manager for a large investment bank.

Opening my own firm gave me the freedom to offer a different and better client experience. Traditionally, many financial advisors have focused ONLY on numbers: how much you’ll need and when you’ll need it. But that approach ignores one important truth: we don’t live our lives by numbers, and money itself does not make us happy. In other words, this approach sometimes fails because it largely ignores the emotions that are often involved in making financial decisions, especially during life transitions.

My team and I take a more comprehensive approach…it’s what they call True Wealth. We understand that life transitions are inevitable, so it is our mission to help clients make wise financial decisions BEFORE they face transition and WHILE they are in transition. We help you think clearly, analyze all your options, and avoid making decisions you may later regret.

Outside of the office, I enjoy traveling, but I also savor the time I get to spend at home with my wife Kerry, my son Parker, and daughter Avery. I also enjoy activities such as golf, soccer, and tennis, and of course rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Go Bucks!

Licenses, Education and Certifications:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®)
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®)
Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, and Series 31, Series 63, and Series 65 licensed
B.S. in Management/Finance from The Ohio State University
Active member of the Financial Planners Association (FPA), Upper Arlington Chamber Upper Arlington Rotary, and has worked on the board of the Columbus Zoo
Instructor for Retirement Planning classes held at Ohio Dominican University

Bucket List

I’ve always wanted to take a self-guided sailboat tour from island to island. No agenda, no deadlines - just a boat and a map.

Favorite TV Show

Shark Tank. I enjoy hearing about the business ideas that everyday Americans have. Some are completely off the wall, while others are brilliant, which always makes me ask myself “why didn’t I come up with that?” It is also interesting to hear the feedback and banter from the successful investors who are featured as “sharks” on the show.

Favorite Quote

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” - Colin Powell

Favorite Food

I have never been able to choose a favorite food. It is the hardest question for me, right behind “what is the meaning of life?” Just kidding, but truthfully, there are too many delicious foods to choose from. Cuisine-wise, I enjoy Thai, Indian and Latin American the most, probably because many of the dishes are hot and spicy.

Jim Hyre Was Recognized on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisor” List

Phil Constans

Wealth Advisor

Phil Constans

Wealth Advisor

614-225-9400

pconstans@hpwealth.com

After a 16 year career with Merck, I made the decision to change my profession. While venturing into the unknown is somewhat unnerving, I knew I had to follow my deep rooted desire to make a difference in people’s lives.

When I had the opportunity to join Hyre Personal Wealth Advisors as a Wealth Advisor, I knew right away that this would allow me to pursue my passion for helping others. I truly enjoy what I do and I find fulfillment in being able to develop and implement appropriate plans that help my clients achieve their financial goals. As it turns out, my venture into a new career has been better than I could have imagined.

Outside the office - my wife and I have 3 adult children who all keep us happily engaged in their pursuits, and in March 2013 we became first time grandparents to a beautiful granddaughter. We can hardly contain our excitement. We remain very involved in our local church, and especially enjoy singing in the choir.

Licenses, Education and Certifications:

Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 securities licensed
Life and Health Insurance licensed
B.S in Marketing from Virginia Commonwealth University
Former Instructor for Retirement Planning classes held at Ohio Dominican University

Favorite Quote

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Favorite Holiday

Thanksgiving. This is the one holiday when we are able to be all together with our families, without the craziness that surrounds the Christmas holiday.

Biggest Accomplishment

My children. My wife and I are truly blessed to have three remarkable children. Each has found their passion in life and are actively engaged in pursuing their dreams.

Best Piece of Financial Advice Ever Received

“Always pay yourself first”. I remember my parents telling me this from the earliest memories. Usually, it was tied to whenever I earned some money or received monetary gifts. It truly is amazing what a regular, systematic savings plan can grow to over a lifetime.

Place You Would Most Like To Visit

Australia and New Zealand. My wife and I have a good friend who has traveled to Australia on business several times. Based on his descriptions of the country I would love to take a month to fully explore these two countries.

Doug Ramsey, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

Doug Ramsey, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

614-225-9400

dramsey@hpwealth.com

For 20 years I’ve been helping individuals and business owners plan for their retirement. My role as a Retirement Income Specialist at MetLife gave me a great sense of accomplishment, especially when clients told me they had more confidence and certainty about their future. However, I wanted to do even more to serve them.

My association with Hyre Personal Wealth Advisors allows me to bring an approach to financial planning that’s inclusive and accepting. All are deserving of a comprehensive approach to creating a financial plan that will enable them to reach all of their goals.

Outside of the office, my wife is a dentist and owns her own practice. She has provided me a great deal of insight into the issues dentists and physicians face having a dual role as a medical professional and business owner. With proper planning, we’ve been able to help prioritize and implement practice management, wealth accumulation and asset protection strategies.

We’ve had the pleasure to live in downtown Columbus for the last 13 years and have been thrilled with how much this city has grown. There’s so much more vibrancy and energy now than ever before. We love the festival season, and it’s all within walking distance for us - what a great city!

Licenses, Education and Certifications

Series 7, 66, Ohio Variable Life and Health
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Favorite Food

Growing up in Hawaii, I was introduced to many Pan Asian dishes that I still love. I have to admit, when properly cooked, Spam can be awesome!

Bucket list

I want to see the majesty of our planet from space.

Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

I left Huntington Beach, CA and drove to Ohio with most of my belongings in my SUV for an opportunity with MetLife in 2002. It changed my life and ultimately led me to where I am today.

Favorite Quote

“Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been and look at what can be.” - Marsha Petrie Sue

Jennifer Ludowise

Director of Client Services

Jennifer Ludowise

Director of Client Services

614-225-9400

jludowise@hpwealth.com

Helping people better their lives is what motivates me, and I’m fortunate to have many years of progressive experience in roles in the IT and healthcare services industries that have allowed me to do just that. My focus has been on customer success and satisfaction, developing leaders and teams into high performing groups that ultimately exceed expectations and deliver premium quality.

My role at Hyre Personal Wealth Advisors revolves around optimizing our day to day operations, innovating, and implementing culture and strategy that positively impacts our clients and our team members.

Outside of the office, I cherish time with family and friends, enjoying traveling, dining experiences, attending sporting and arts events - and you will almost always find me outdoors - on a walk, hike, on a patio or at the pool. I have 2 amazing sons, Cameron and Parker, and a goofy, lovable rescue dog named Simba.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English – The College of Wooster

Favorite Food

Mexican