ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS

Three Firms. One Vision.
A Story Still Being Written.

Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Lexington aren’t just three cities on a map; they’re river cities, shaped by trade, industry, and community. For generations, the rivers that run through this region have carried people and commerce forward. Our story follows the same current.

Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory, Joule Financial, and Hickory Asset Management each built something lasting in their communities: trusted relationships, disciplined planning, and a commitment to doing right by their clients. In July 2026, those three legacies joined forces as Bluespring Wealth River Valley, bringing deeper resources, broader expertise, and the same personal attention our clients have always counted on.

Each of our firms shared the same belief: that wealth management should always be personal, transparent, and built on long-term trust. Coming together allows us to deliver on that promise with even greater depth and resources for our clients.

John Ritter, CFP®, CFS

Executive Managing Director

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July, 1999

Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory Founded

John Ritter and Jeff Daniher establish RDFA in Cincinnati, built on a simple belief: good advice starts with listening.

July, 1999

January, 2001

Joule Financial Founded

Joule opens in Lexington with a focus on bringing structure and strategy to complex financial lives.

January, 2001

March, 2008

Hickory Asset Management Founded

Hickory launches in Cleveland with a client-first philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and personalized service.

March, 2008

July, 2019

Bluespring Wealth Partners Established

Bluespring is founded as a national platform to support independent advisory firms, preserving what makes great firms great while giving them the resources to grow.

July, 2019

July, 2026

Bluespring Wealth River Valley

Three firms. Nearly 70 years of combined experience. One unified team, serving families, executives, and business owners across Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Lexington.

July, 2026

Bringing these firms together allows us to combine our strengths and create new opportunities for our clients, our team, and the communities we serve.

Daniel Czulno, CFP®

Senior Managing Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each of our firms had built something we were proud of — strong client relationships, disciplined planning, and deep community roots. Coming together as Bluespring Wealth River Valley lets us carry all of that forward while offering clients more: more expertise, more resources, and a team that spans three of the region’s great cities.

Your relationship with your advisor isn’t changing. The people you trust are still here. What’s new is the depth behind them. A full team of specialists, the technology and resources of a national platform, and the confidence that comes from knowing your financial life is supported by something built to last.

We have offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Lexington, and we work with clients across the broader Ohio Valley, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Great Lakes region. We also serve clients virtually wherever life takes them.

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