About Us

Trusted Financial Partners Since 1999

At McCarthy & Cox, we believe financial success is built on a foundation of trust, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of our clients’ unique goals. Since our founding in 1999, we have been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate their financial journeys with confidence.

As a premier Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm, we specialize in wealth management, retirement planning, estate strategies, and investment solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Our team is committed to independent, client-centered financial guidance that ensures long-term financial security and generational wealth preservation.

Our Approach

At McCarthy & Cox, we combine a disciplined investment philosophy with personalized financial strategies. Our approach is built on:

• Fiduciary Commitment – Acting in our clients’ best interests with independent, research-backed financial advice.
• Comprehensive Wealth Management – From retirement and risk management to tax-efficient investing, we provide holistic financial solutions.
• Innovative Investment Strategies – Leveraging deep market insights and structured investment solutions to optimize portfolios.

Leadership in Investment Management

McCarthy & Cox has earned a strong reputation for innovative investment solutions and risk-managed portfolios. As the sub-adviser of the MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF, we bring a sophisticated approach to asset management, providing investors with global equity market exposure while mitigating downside risk. Our team continuously evaluates macroeconomic trends, market valuations, and portfolio strategies to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

Why Choose McCarthy & Cox?

• Expertise You Can Trust – Our team includes highly credentialed professionals, including CFA Charterholders, CFP Professionals, and other experienced investment strategists.
• Commitment to Excellence – We build long-term relationships based on transparency, integrity, and trust, and foremost, a fiduciary commitment.
• Proactive Risk Management – We integrate innovative financial instruments, such as buffered ETFs, to help manage market volatility and enhance portfolio resilience.

A Commitment to Community

McCarthy & Cox is more than just a financial advisory firm—we are dedicated partners in the community. In 2013, we launched the McCarthy & Cox Cares Fund, a charitable initiative supporting seniors, youth programs, and emergency needs. Through this initiative, we continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local families. In addition, we launched The Elizaveta Fund, which has helped over 25 children find forever homes by alleviating the financial burden of adoption for families. The McCarthy & Cox team members also actively serve on numerous charitable boards across central Ohio, contributing leadership and resources to organizations dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Our Legacy, Your Future

At McCarthy & Cox, we are more than financial advisors—we are your trusted partners in financial success. Whether you’re planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or navigating life’s financial transitions, we are here to provide guidance, expertise, and a strategy built for your future.

Jim, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® professional, joined McCarthy & Cox in 2004. He previously worked as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in Columbus, Ohio, and before that, he was a commodities trader.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Jim is deeply involved in his community. He has served as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Union County Foundation, the Marysville Uptown Renewal Team, and the United Way of Union County. He currently serves on the board of The Care Train of Union County. Jim and his wife own The Ridge Golf & Gardens, an 18-hole public golf course and event center.

Jim is also a graduate of the Union County Ohio Leadership Society and has been featured in various publications, including the Columbus Dispatch, the Marysville Journal-Tribune, and Columbus CEO Magazine. Jim is a member of the National Financial Planning Association.

In 2013, Jim and his wife established The Elizaveta Fund, which is housed at The Union County Foundation in order to help families alleviate the financial burden of adopting orphans. Over the past decade, their organization has helped over 25 orphans find forever homes. Jim lives in Marysville with his wife Faye, who is the managing partner of Schulze, Cox & Will law firm, their son Kaleb James, and daughter Caroline Elizaveta.

As the Chief Investment Officer at McCarthy and Cox, Wesley Bean brings over a decade of specialized experience in structured product investments, including a focus on the rapidly evolving world of buffered ETFs. His knowledge and expertise have guided the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in structured products, creating tailored, outcome-driven solutions that align with client needs and market trends.

Wesley has been at the forefront of structured product investment, building a portfolio that integrates traditional structured products with newer innovations like buffered ETFs. His extensive research has enabled him to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring that his clients benefit from innovative strategies and protections. Wesley has spent the last decade refining his approach, bridging the gap between traditional and modern structured products to create robust, risk-managed investment solutions.

Wesley was born in North Carolina and moved to Ohio in 2010. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, and his MBA from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Wesley earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation in 2021, as well as the title of chief investment officer.

Previn Pandey joined McCarthy & Cox in August 2023 with a Master’s Degree in Financial Economics and a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies, both from Ohio University. Previn is a Level 2 CFA candidate, May 2025. He comes to us with four years of extensive industry proficiency, most recently as an Equity Research Associate at Johnson Investment Counsel (An RIA with $25 bil. In AUM) and a Junior Equity Analyst at Briefing.com. 

Previn utilizes his extensive experiences in financial markets to make meaningful contributions to the Investments Team. Previn supports the M&C Chief Investment Officer in every aspect of his duties including research, portfolio management, trading/rebalancing, communication with Advisors, managing wholesaler relationships etc. Notable achievements include spearheading the successful buildout of M&C’s Composites and Performance Reporting platform. Previn was also instrumental during the ETF fund development/build-out phase and currently serves as co-portfolio manager to the MC TRIO Equity buffered ETF.

In his spare time, Previn enjoys heading to the theater to take in a movie, hiking with his wife and dog, trying new restaurants in the Columbus Metropolitan area, and spending time with family and friends.