When you find your true north, everything aligns.
We formed True North Investment Partners not only as a partnership for our advisors and employees, but also to create long-term partnerships with you, our clients. Our mission is clear: know our clients, be a partner to them, and help them achieve their goals through appropriate investments and planning. We work to simplify the complexities of investments, providing a clear breakdown of your portfolio and helping you understand what you own and why you own it.
We partner with pre-retirees and retirees, as well as the next generation of investors looking to secure their financial futures. We often work with multiple generations of families. We are here to guide you to retirement and through it as your long-term financial partner.
Mary Jo Terry, CFP®
Managing Partner & Wealth Advisor
Mary Jo began her career in 1996 as a paraplanner for several financial planning firms. During this time, she continued her education by taking the College of Financial Planning’s Certified Financial Planner program. In 2005, after opening and running an office for a national investment firm, she then successfully opened her own practice. She has now joined with Gary Sprecher to create True North Investment Partners. She strives to provide excellent service with a truly independent and comprehensive approach to financial planning.
Mary Jo and her husband Marty live in Sullivan Township. They have two grown children, Seth and Morgan. Mary Jo has been very active in both the Grafton and Elyria communities. She has served as the President of Grafton Business Association as well as the Northern Ohio Women’s Networking Group. In their free time, Mary Jo and Marty enjoy camping and traveling.
Gary Sprecher
Managing Partner & Wealth Advisor
Gary takes pride in developing personal and professional relationships with each of his clients by offering a personalized approach to investing. Since 1999, he has gained the knowledge and experience necessary to educate clients about their investment portfolios. His main area of focus is to help his clients create an investment plan that coincides with their risk tolerance and aids them in achieving their financial and retirement goals. After many years as a successful independent advisor, he has joined Mary Jo Terry in creating True North Investment Partners.
Gary holds licenses for FINRA Series 6,63,7,65, Life, Health and Annuities. He graduated from Myers University with a degree in Business Administration. An Ohio native, Gary graduated from St. Edward High School. He is a longtime resident of Avon. He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Bradley and Sarah. In his spare time, Gary enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Morgan Terry
Director of Client Services
Morgan graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2020 with with a degree in Economics and a minor in Finance. Since graduation she has gained experience in the Retirement Services industry through her work at a national investment firm.
She lives in Medina, Ohio and enjoys being active in her community, as well as embracing nature with her dog, Lola.
Dawn Williams
Office Manager
Dawn has worked in the financial industry since 2003 and has an educational background in business administration and human resources. As the Office Manager, Dawn’s top priority is making our clients feel welcomed, as well as ensuring the office runs smoothly every day.
Dawn is married with two sons and is a brand new Grandmother! She enjoys camping, walking her dog and spending her free time with family and friends.
Our Extended Team
Our affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network® gives us access to teams of advanced planning consultants, investment research specialists, and retirement professionals, to help us address your needs. Use the links below to learn more about our support team.
