Our Team
Professional, courteous, and independent on your behalf.
We realize in addition to our financial management experience, independent advice and investment resources, the foundation to building client trust is achieved in personalized service and responsiveness.
Take a look at our profiles below to learn more about our advisor's and staff professional experience, then when we meet you can get to know us.
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Brian 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. Brian has earned his Certified Public Accountant, Personal Financial Specialist, and his Certified Financial Planner designations. His hard work has placed him in a small category of financial professionals that have achieved this level of expertise. Brian has presented multiple seminars on financial issues to hundreds of attendees and continues to educate individuals on an annual basis. His firm strives to maintain exceptional standards of honesty, integrity and ethical behavior, placing his client's interests above his own. He is licensed with and a Registered Principal of First Allied Securities, Inc., a Financial Planner offering advisory services through First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., and a licensed life, health and annuity insurance agent representing several well-known companies. Outside of the office, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also spends much of his time giving back to the community with his involvement with the Hattie Larlham Legacy Advisory Commitee, the United Way Young Leaders Society, and the Hudson Coalition of Habitat for Humanity.
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Jennifer 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. She moved to Hudson in 1998 with her husband and 2 children. She stayed at home and was active in various community fund raising efforts, until joining Bishop Financial Advisors in 2006. Jennifer's exceptional people skills serve her well in her role as Director of First Impressions.
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Jen 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. Since 2001 Jen has worked with several organizatons, including New York Life and UBS Financial Services, Inc. She holds two securities licenses along with an insurance license. Jen's responsiblities at Bishop Financial Advisors will include research and assisting Brian with the developement of financial plans.
