# Craig Sumerel

> Craig Sumerel is a fee-only financial advisor at Gryphon Financial Partners in Columbus, Ohio. Craig focuses on founders (pre-exit). Gryphon Financial Partners reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** Gryphon Financial Partners
- **Based in:** Columbus, Ohio
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.44B across 2,819 accounts
- **Specialties:** Founders (pre-exit)
- **Works with:** Executives, Founders
- **CRD:** 7419750 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7419750)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in OH
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2022)
- **Firm size:** 31 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.gryphonfp.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Craig Sumerel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Craig holds no broker registration, and Gryphon Financial Partners reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Craig charge for financial advice?

Craig's firm, Gryphon Financial Partners, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Craig Sumerel based?

Craig Sumerel is based in Columbus, Ohio.

### What does Craig specialize in?

Craig's specialties include founders (pre-exit). Craig works with executives and founders.

### Is Craig Sumerel registered with the SEC?

Yes. Craig Sumerel is registered as an investment adviser representative in OH (CRD 7419750), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Gryphon Financial Partners manage?

Gryphon Financial Partners reports $2.44B across 2,819 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Craig Sumerel?

Through Craig's website, www.gryphonfp.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7419750): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://gryphonfp.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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