Our Team

A Chairman’s Council advisor with additional background in accounting, Tim Eyerman brings a unique breadth of knowledge to the E&M Consulting of Raymond James & Associates practice. Whether working with individuals or employers with well-established retirement plans, he is dedicated to helping clients develop, implement and monitor planning solutions that meet their unique needs.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Tim started his career with Barnes Wendling Cook & O'Connor as a staff accountant. Tim then gained valuable corporate finance experience in a position with The Jacob's Group, a national real estate development firm. After developing his expertise, along with becoming an Investment Advisor Representative and Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, he began advising clients on their investments in 1991. In 2006, after 15 years with McDonald Financial Group, Tim joined Raymond James & Associates as a co-founder of E&M Consulting.

Tim is recognized by Raymond James as leader in retirement plan consulting by his position on the Retirement Plan Advisory Council. This group represents less than 1% of all Raymond James Advisors. E&M Consulting serves as a trusted advisor to over 50 business owners and executives who are responsible for more than 30,000 employees nationwide. E&M Consulting also manages the private investments of more than 145 families.

Born and raised on the west side of Cleveland, Tim currently resides in Strongsville, Ohio, with his wife, Pam, and their three children, Ryan, Adam and Janie. He and his family currently attend Grace Church. In his free time, Tim enjoys exercising, playing golf, coaching youth sports and spending time with his family.

Membership in the Chairman’s Council is reserved for an elite group of Raymond James Financial Advisors who adhere to the highest standards of service for their clients and who display exemplary professional growth

Brian Mezey, AIF®
Retirement Plan Consultant

Brian Mezey has long held the belief that disciplined planning and prudent stewardship are key to making good decisions. Today, he brings his passion and philosophy to E&M Consulting of Raymond James & Associates, helping clients employ these principles to achieve their goals. Along with the firm's vast resources, Brian values the freedom Raymond James affords his practice to do what's best for each client.

A graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania, Brian began working in the financial services industry with the Principal Financial Group, one of the nation’s leading retirement plan administration firms. In 2003 Brian joined the Krawec & Eyerman team at McDonald Financial Group as a retirement plan consultant. He holds the titles of Investment Advisor Representative, Retirement Plan Consultant and Accredited Investment Fiduciary™. He joined Raymond James & Associates in 2006 as a co-founder of E&M Consulting.

In 2010 Brian was named to the 401kWire's 300 Most Influential DC Advisors. Brian is also recognized by Raymond James as leader in retirement plan consulting by his position on the Retirement Plan Advisory Council. This group represents less than 1% of all Raymond James Advisors and manages over 10 Billion dollars in Retirement Plan Assets. E&M Consulting serves as a trusted advisor to over 50 business owners and executives who are responsible for more than 30,000 employees nationwide. E&M Consulting also manages the private investments of more than 145 families.

Brian and his wife, Betsy reside in his native home of Cleveland. Brian and Betsy are the proud parents of Joshua David and Anna Elizabeth, and Baby Mezey #3 (Due November 2010). Brian is actively involved in many community organizations, including his service on the boards of Love Inc. and the Grove City College Alumni Association; and currently holds serves as an Elder at Grace Church Old Brooklyn.

Susan Butcher
Registered Investment Associate

Susan Butcher brings more than 17 years of industry experience to the E&M Consulting team. Having developed extensive client service expertise in both institutional, as well as retail, areas of the financial services field, she is well-equipped to respond to a range of client requests.

Susan attended Ohio State University. Originally from Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Independence, Ohio, she currently resides in North Royalton with her husband, James. She is a regular volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, the Cleveland Food Bank and the Brookside Center. In her free time, Susan enjoys traveling, skiing, golf and home improvement projects.

Affiliated Advisor
Sam C. Giampapa, WMS®
Financial Advisor

Sam Giampapa’s career brings a collage of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. As a former executive with a Fortune 1000 company, he understands the priorities and business culture that make companies great. Today Sam brings that passion and prudence to E&M Consulting as an affiliated advisor, helping individuals and employers achieve their goals.

A graduate of Trinity International University in Illinois, Sam entered the manufacturer’s service industry in 1984. After many years as a business executive he began working in the financial services industry, joining Raymond James in 2005.

Sam and his wife Debbie live in Greenville, SC with their four children Sam Jr., Anthony, Gianna and Alexandra. He and his family attend Mount Calvary Baptist Church are actively involved in the community. He enjoys cycling and coaching youth sports.

Affiliated Advisor
Michael J. West CFP®, WMS®
Vice President Investments

Michael has over 16 years of investing experience and manages a sizable wealth management practice. Being licensed in both securities and commodities affords Michael the ability to develop diversified portfolios that encompass a broad array of asset classes for E&M Consulting. Michael handles client development as well as estate and retirement planning.

Michael graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in finance. Away from the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Brenda, have eight children. Also outside of the office, Michael is involved with several non profit organizations including: Gospel Fellowship Association, Professionals International, and Berean Bible Church Planting Foundation. He and his family enjoy travel both domestically and abroad.

Key Home Office Support

Financial and Retirement Planning

Raymond James provides an impressive range of services and strategies through its Financial and Retirement Services Team. This consulting group of professionals is dedicated to supporting our staff with financial, estate and retirement planning strategies to complement the vast selection of investment alternatives and services we offer to our clients.

Mutual Fund Research

Raymond James was among the first financial services firms to provide qualitative, forward-looking analyses of individual open-end mutual funds. Its research is distinctive because it provides investors with a clear opinion of what may lie ahead for an individual mutual fund, presenting data in a manner that's easy to understand, with examples and illustrations that help investors make sense of their myriad of choices.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of mutual funds before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about mutual funds. The prospectus is available from your financial advisor and should be read carefully before investing.

Asset Management

A team of carefully screened portfolio managers works to ensure Raymond James' asset-based programs serve our clients well, developing asset management programs to exactly fit clients' needs. With a variety of investment and consulting services covering a range of objectives, as well as regular portfolio reviews, our fee-based asset management services represent a solid alternative to standard programs.