Meet Your Lockkeeper
Charles (Chuck) Boulware, CFP®,CFA®
Founder – LockKeeper Wealth Partners
As founder of LockKeeper Wealth Partners, Chuck brings more than 25 years of experience helping retirees, pre-retirees, corporate executives and multigenerational business owners build, preserve and enjoy their wealth. His dual credentials as a Chartered Financial Analyst® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner combine institutional-caliber investment management with comprehensive financial planning.
Chuck takes an integrated approach, connecting investments, taxes, estate planning and risk so each recommendation fits within a client’s full financial picture.
Before founding LockKeeper Wealth Partners in 2026, Chuck spent more than 10 years at Morgan Stanley, most recently as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Management Director. He began his career at Merrill Lynch as a college intern and went on to build a career helping clients plan for their financial futures. He founded LockKeeper to build a practice centered on independent, fiduciary advice.
Chuck also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification, completed through The Wharton School, and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Kent State University.
He spends much of his free time with family, outdoors, or on the sidelines of his kids’ sports.
Ben Vanadia
Wealth Partner Associate – LockKeeper Wealth Partners
As a Wealth Partner Associate at LockKeeper Wealth Partners, Ben brings a strong foundation in finance and client service. His prior experience combined with his background as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, shapes a disciplined, analytical and relationship-focused approach to his work with clients.
Ben earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business in 2026. Before joining LockKeeper, he worked as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual, where he helped clients evaluate their financial situations, define their goals and develop personalized recommendations.
While at Purdue, Ben was a four-year starter on the wrestling team and qualified for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The experience reinforced the discipline, preparation and resilience he brings to his work today.
Ben is currently pursuing his Series 65, as he continues building toward an advisory role with LockKeeper and continues to build his expertise across the wealth management discipline.
Outside the office, Ben enjoys weightlifting, golf and spending time with family and friends. He also helps coach the wrestling team at Brecksville High School, his alma mater.
Additional Support
LockKeeper Wealth Partners works in tandem with Mariner, giving us access to seasoned professionals in tax, trust, estate planning, investments, retirement planning, and insurance. Through our partnership, we can bring in a team of experienced professionals as needed, helping you receive comprehensive support tailored to your unique needs.
Wealth Planning & Strategy
Christopher Moore, CFP®
Director, Wealth Strategy
Rachel Vega, CFP®
Senior Wealth Strategist, Mariner
Alfred Cantilina, CFP®
Wealth Strategist, Mariner
Campbell Warren
Wealth Analyst
Ruth Chukwunyere, CFP®
Associate Wealth Strategist
Ryan Drake, CPA®
Director, Tax Planning & Preparation, Mariner
The Mariner associates listed are not employees of LockKeeper Wealth Partners. They are employees of Mariner and Mariner is the marketing name for the financial services businesses of Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC and its subsidiaries. For additional information refer to https://www.marinerwealthadvisors.com/legal/.