Your Source for Honest, Unbiased Financial Advice
Learn how we’re redefining the financial planning model
Our Mission
Our goal is to redefine financial planning by making expert financial guidance accessible for all, delivering transparent, client-first solutions that empower individuals and families to achieve financial clarity, confidence, and peace of mind at every stage of life.
Our Rise to Changing the Industry Standard
We believe the financial services industry is fundamentally flawed.
Excessive fees and high commissions compromise fiduciary duties, taking advantage of consumers.
We are unique in that we practice advice-only financial planning with fixed-fees. No hidden agenda, commission or product affiliations.
Unlike AUM-based advisors, we provide unbiased advice on a wide range of assets, including real estate and small business, helping you retain more of your wealth through a diverse portfolio.
We’re here to empower, support and advise our clients with true fiduciary support.
Meet our Founder: Greg Sazdanoff
Greg Sazdanoff, the visionary founder of Rise Financial Consultants, brings a rare breadth of experience to the financial planning world. With a career spanning roles as a Financial Advisor, Private Equity President, Real Estate Investor, and Business Owner, he offers clients a multidimensional perspective that few can match.
With his extensive background, Greg launched one of Columbus's first Advice-Only financial planning firms, combining transparency with tailored strategies across all asset classes.
As a Certified Financial Planner™ and licensed Realtor®, he can represent clients across all asset classes. Greg is dedicated to helping his clients to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, all while redefining the industry standard.
Greg resides in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus with his wife and three children.
With Rise, you get:
Complete and Comprehensive Financial Guidance and Advice
No high-pressure sales, hidden fees or product affiliations
Advisory across asset classes
Access to a skilled advisor with private equity, small business and real estate experience
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Common Industry Pitfalls
Many traditional financial advisors operate under structures that prioritize their earnings over your financial success. High fees, hidden commissions, and conflicted advice are common practices that can quietly eat away at your wealth. Understanding these industry pitfalls is essential to protect your finances and ensure every dollar works in your best interest.
Here are some things you may experience without a fiduciary:
High AUM Fees: Advisors charging 1%-2% of assets under management can cost a $1 million portfolio $10,000-$20,000 annually—fees that compound and reduce long-term wealth by up to 25% over 30 years.
Hidden Product Costs: Actively managed mutual funds often carry expense ratios of 0.5%-1.5%, layering additional costs on top of advisor fees. For a $500,000 portfolio, this adds $2,500-$7,500 annually in hidden fees.
Conflicts of Interest: Many advisors earn 3%-6% commissions on products like annuities or insurance policies, incentivizing them to recommend these over better options.
Lack of Fiduciary Responsibility: Non-fiduciary advisors only follow a "suitability standard," meaning recommendations can be influenced by commissions rather than client needs.
Long-Term Wealth Erosion: Over time, excessive fees and commissions can cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars, significantly reducing retirement savings or generational wealth.
Limited Investment Options: Many traditional advisors focus only on market-based products, overlooking alternative investments like real estate or small businesses that could better align with your goals and diversify your assets.