Andrew McDonnell
Wealth Advisor, Director of Strategic Growth
Andrew focuses on tax-structured financial plans. Andrew is a financial advisor with his life/health licenses as well as his FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 securities registrations. He is an alumnus of The Ohio State University where he received his BA for Aviation Management.
Andrew started his career with AXA at their Cleveland branch office. In 2009, he joined New England Financial, also in Cleveland. He joined as a managing associate in a sales leadership role.
For the last decade, Andrew has run Velocity Advisors an independent firm focusing on wealth and risk management planning for families in Northeast Ohio.
In 2024, Andrew was promoted to Area Commander for the United States Naval Academy Admissions Department. In addition to leading his team of 16 admissions officers, Andrew works to educate, interview, and assist in the selection of future Naval Officers in Ohio. After selection, Andrew works with midshipman and their families to guide them through the process of becoming officers in the United States Navy.