Clinton G. Rickett, MBA, CFP® is a Founder – Partner at 1796 Private Wealth. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Clint focuses on helping individuals and families make confident, informed decisions about their money.
He started investing at just 18 years old, and that early passion grew into a career built on long-term relationships, practical guidance, and personalized strategies. Today, Clint works closely with clients to simplify complex financial decisions, manage risk, and plan for the future in a way that aligns with what matters most to them.
Raised in Ashland, Ohio, Clint’s path from a modest upbringing to national recognition reflects his dedication to his clients and his profession. In 2024 and 2025, he was named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. His team was also recognized as a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in 2024 and 2025. Clint views these honors as a reflection of the long-term relationships he has built, and the responsibility entrusted to him by the families he serves.
Clint earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Union and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he brings both technical experience and a real-world perspective to his work.
Outside the office, Clint enjoys spending time with his three teenage daughters and is active in his community; having supported organizations focused on addressing homelessness.
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2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24 (Source: Forbes.com). 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 – 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23 – 6/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 – 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com).
