Making the Right Financial Moves.

Our Mission and Vision

  1. Mission: We exist to provide our clients with financial peace of mind by guiding them so they can focus on their passions and their dreams
  2. Vision: To be the most trusted & respected by our clients for our professional knowledge, integrity, personalized service and ability to help preserve wealth and retire safely.

Our Beliefs

We know trust is the highest compliment a client can give to us, so we will do whatever we can to keep it.

We strive to help you find ways to live your life to its richest and fullest extent possible with the assets and time that you have.

Our clients should always be pleased with the work we perform for them. We commit to making sure you will always be satisfied with the personal attention you receive, and the service you get.


The Value of Independence

Independence is a key advantage when it comes to choosing your financial advisor. At Bishop Financial Advisors, we offer you an unbiased objective approach to serving your investment needs. We understand that your individual financial situation is unique and deserves an individual approach designed to help put you on track to reaching your financial goals.

As independent representatives of First Allied Securities, Inc., we have no obligation to sell proprietary products or services, so we can be openly selective in offering only those investment products and services that we feel may be best suited to meet your financial objectives and goals. Our professional affiliations allow you access to the world’s financial markets, as well as the financial expertise and credibility needed to provide you with a wealth of investment resources.

This is the objectivity afforded by working with an independent financial consultant. We offer you timely, unbiased investment advice, and promise to do so with the highest level of integrity and service. The possibility of achieving your financial dreams can start with Bishop Financial Advisors.


Our Community

Bishop Financial Advisors believes that a strong community comes only from committed people. Here are just a few of the organizations we support:

  • Hudson Community Foundation
  • United Way of Summit County
  • Strongsville Education Foundation
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Leukemic and Lymphoma Society
  • Strongsville United Methodist Church

Our Team

Brian BishopBrian Bishop, CFP, CPA, PFS
Owner / Financial Advisor

Brian is a well-know financial advisor in Hudson, Ohio. He has experienced many facets of the financial industry as an auditor with a CPA firm, accountant with Banc One Corporation, Inventory Analyst with Bath & Body Works and finally as a Financial Planner and owner of Bishop Financial Advisors.
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Scott SearlesScott Searles
Financial Advisor / Retirement Plan Consultant

Over 19 years experience working with business owners, physicians, high net worth families, professionals and endowments and on a system of Comprehensive Wealth Management.
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Jen DeWeesJen DeWees
Financial Planning Assistant

Jen graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree. She has several years experience in the financial services industry.
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Cynthia ZarleyCynthia Zarley
Client Service Manager

Cyndey has been Scott's Client Service Manager since March 2007 and she handles the new business paperwork for securities, life insurance and annuities.
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Jennifer GuadagniJennifer Guadagni
Director of First Impressions

Jennifer graduated from Schoolcraft Community College with a Business degree, and co-owned and managed a small business from 1988-1995.
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