10/29/2025
**MEMBER SPOTLIGHT**
Meet our Financial Advisor seat, Jim Tracz with Bucholtz & Germo
I help you find the right answers to life’s most pressing financial decisions. You’ll receive guidance on where and how to invest, strategize around taxes, and get help with avoiding big retirement planning mistakes. I will help you Map Out Your Financial Goals, Make Informed Investment Decisions, Retire Confidently & Monitor Your Progress.
About me: I am a Northeast Ohio native and graduate of the Miami University Farmer School of Business. Prior to joining Bucholtz & Germo, I was the Managing Principal for Waddell & Reed, the Cleveland Complex Manager for Ameriprise Financial and have been an investment advisor since 2001. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and I am very active in the community. In addition, I am a passionate sports fan especially the Browns, Guardians, Buckeyes and Cavaliers!
How long have you been an AmSpirit member?: I’ve been a member for almost 2 years!
Why you chose AmSpirit: I have been involved in various organized and unorganized networking groups over the years. When I went into my own practice, I spent some time visiting various local groups. AmSpirit was at the top of my list and I knew some members already.
How has AmSpirit helped you?: Being in a people business, I run into various people each day and AmSpirit has helped me by focusing my referrals. This helps my clients/prospects/friends by being a resource for them when they have a need.
What do you like about our AmSpirit group?: I love the fact that it is a very familial culture. We all know each other well, know each other’s families, trust each other and interact together outside of the meetings.
What is a good referral for you?: A good referral is someone 25-65 years old, who asks themselves questions like – “Am I making the best use of my financial resources? Have I saved enough? Where will my income come from when I retire? What goals do I want to achieve? Can I reduce my tax burden? Will my family be taken care of? Can I leave a legacy for my children?”
Why should you join AmSpirit?: If you want to learn how to network, with whom to network, and when and where to network to create professional relationships that yield qualified business referrals, this is your place!
Contact Jim at [email protected] or 440-944-7070!
