Christopher A. Anselmo
CPA/PFS, MBA, BSBA, JD, LLM 
President, Attorney & CPA

From his early beginnings working for his father, Nate Anselmo, in the family’s West Side Market produce business, Christopher Anselmo was taught to "treat people as Clients, not Customers... they will feel the difference." With that mindset, Christopher Anselmo set out to build a firm that provided that personal touch. This blending of law, tax, financial, insurance and accounting helps provide our clients with distinct insight when assisting them.

In 2021, Crain's Cleveland Business selected Chris as a Notable Wealth Manager Honoree. This award recognizes individuals who stand out in the field of Wealth Management. They look for the brightest and savviest members of Northeast Ohio's wealth management community who are helping clients achieve their goals in an often-shifting economic and regulatory landscape. Chris was selected again by Crain's in 2022 as a Notables in Finance honoree.

Chris is both an attorney and CPA. In 1984, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from John Carroll University, where he majored in accounting. In 1989, he received both his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and his Juris Doctor (JD) degrees from Cleveland State University, where he concentrated in taxation, finance, and business law. In 1990, Chris Anselmo received his Masters of Law (LLM) in Real Property, Land Development, and Finance Law from the University of Miami where he graduated first in class.

Chris is also a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). The PFS credential demonstrates that an individual has met the education, experience and testing required of a CPA in addition to a level of expertise in personal financial planning.

Chris has led presentations on various topics, including: Financial & Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Asset Protection, Charitable Trusts, S Corporations, Deferred Like-Kind Exchanges, Limited Liability Companies, Family Limited Partnerships, and IRS Collection Practices.

Chris and his wife Connie have two children, Nicole and Gino. Chris enjoys spending his free time with his family, and is an avid golfer.