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Gary Gruss

132 North State Route 101
Tiffin, OH 44883

Team

We believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Our team of financial professionals can help you address:

  • Investing principles and strategies
  • Retirement investing and distribution strategies
  • Estate conservation issues
  • Risk management
  • Income tax strategies
  • Small business accounting and payroll
  • Life insurance benefits

We also can answer your questions, including:

  • Can I retire early?
  • Are my investments working hard enough?
  • What’s the best approach for college savings?
  • What are the elements of a sound estate strategy?
  • Do I have enough life insurance for my family?
  • Should I rollover my retirement plan?
  • Should I convert my traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
  • Are my investments diversified?
  • Did I take advantage of all the tax deductions I am entitled to?

Our experienced professionals have helped many people just like you with similar issues and concerns. We specialize in creating an approach that is designed to address your individual situation.

 

Gary Gruss

Owner & President, Registered Financial Advisor

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Gary founded CF Professional, Inc Financial Services in 1989. CFP provides accounting, investment, insurance, payroll, and tax prep services. Gary has a Series 7 and Series 63 Investment License, an Ohio Insurance License, and is an...

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Brian Gruss

Financial Professional

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Brian joined CF Professional, Inc in 2021 where he helped process client payroll, bookkeeping and assisted with personal tax returns during the busy tax season. This allowed Brian to learn the ins and out of CF Professional as a whole....

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Jennifer Bates

VP of Operations, Accountant/Tax Professional

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Jennifer joined CF Professional, Inc in 2015 and is our VP of Operations and accounting manager. She has over 20 years of experience in small business accounting and specializes in the preparation of financial statements and tax...

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Christi Schmitz

Financial Services Manager

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Christi joined CF Professional, Inc. in 2024 as our Financial Services Manager, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She specializes in investment processing, overseeing everything from preparing and...

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Kelly Rinnert

Administrative Assistant

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Kelly has been with CF Professional, Inc since 2012. She is the Administrative Assistant. Kelly graduated high school from Southgate Anderson in Michigan and went on the study art at Grand Valley State University. Along with the many...

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Michelle joined CF Professional, Inc. in 2017. She processes personal and business tax returns. Michelle has been doing taxes for the past 26 years. She attends multiple seminars regarding accounting and tax updates, to stay up to...

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Kayla Sowards is the Payroll Manager at CF Professional, Inc., where she has been part of the team since 2018. She enjoys helping clients feel confident and at ease with their financial needs, and she’s built her career on a...

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Sara Anway

Financial Services Assistant/Bookkeeper

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Sara Anway became part of the CF Professional, Inc. team in 2024, where she supports clients with payroll, bookkeeping, and a variety of accounting needs. A proud Tiffin Columbian High School alum, she earned her bachelor’s degree in...

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Karla joined CF Professional, Inc in 2023. She has over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. Karla processes personal and business tax returns, client payroll and bookkeeping when needed. Karla graduated from...

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Laura Conn

Client Services

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Laura joined CF Professional, Inc in 2008. She works during tax season as one of our customer service representatives. She gathers information at the front desk, prepares paperwork for the tax preparers, schedules appointments and...

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Carol Hammer

Client Services

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Carol joined CF Professional, Inc in 2016. She works during tax season as one of our customer service representatives. She gathers information at the front desk, prepares paperwork for the tax preparers, schedules appointments and...

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Erin Grothaus

Accountant & Tax Professional

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Erin is a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tiffin University. She brings several years of experience in accounting and payroll. Erin is excited to be part of a dedicated team...

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