Robert Schmansky began his career with a financial planning firm specializing in investment management and tax planning for senior corporate management. He subsequently worked as an investment advisor for one of the Midwest’s largest independent investment management firms, and a financial advisor at a boutique financial planning firm with senior corporate executive clients before founding Clear Financial Advisors, a fee-only investment and financial planning firm offering accessible services. Rob is frequently quoted in the media, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, Reuters, CNN Money, Chicago Tribune, Dow Jones Newswires, MarketWatch, National Public Radio, and other publications. Rob earned a B.S. in human ecology from The Ohio State University, majoring in family resource management, and a M.A. in economics from Walsh College. PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT "To help clear the financial hurdles that obstruct your best life possible."