Christopher M Moore

James joined Lume Capital in February of 2020, he graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. He has a passion for providing excellent customer service and currently a leader in customer service for the team. James is a fully credentialed CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, holds the Series 6, 63, and 7 investment registrations, and is Accident & Health, and Life licensed for insurance.

James and his wife Rachel reside in Delaware, OH with their two kids Hazel and Thomas. Outside of the office, James spends his time outdoors exploring, playing board games, and spending time with his puppy, Eevee. He also is an avid hunter and loves all things Cleveland sports (no matter how difficult it may be).

Vanessa joined Lume Capital in April 2021, shortly after she moved to Columbus from Hong Kong. She has a demonstrated history of working in the asset management industry for nearly five years, with licenses of Asset Management, Dealing in Securities and Advising on Securities in Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Art Degree in Marketing and Public Relations from Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Vanessa is passionate about using her profession to help others. She works on the  operations side of our practice, and she seeks to grow personally and professionally by pursuing additional financial knowledge. 

She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and eating various foods from different parts of the world. In her spare time, she likes playing guitar, crocheting, and reading a good book.

Zach joined Lume Capital in July 2023, after moving to Ohio from his home state of Colorado. A proud Marietta College graduate, Zach earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2022. His experience as a student-athlete sparked his passion for fostering meaningful connections and building lasting relationships.An avid fitness enthusiast, Zach enjoys weightlifting outside the office. As a Colorado native, he loves outdoor adventures, winter sports, and cheering on his favorite NBA player, Nikola Jokic, and the Denver Nuggets.As an Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Lume, Zach brings valuable expertise and holds licenses in Accident & Health, Life Insurance, as well as the Series 63 and Series 7 Finra registrations. Committed to supporting fellow young professionals, Zach excels in guiding both self-directed individuals and those just starting their financial journeys, ensuring their goals are always prioritized.

Connor joined Lume Capital in January of 2024, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University in 2021. He discovered his love of the financial industry shortly after graduation when he pursued and acquired his Series 7 and 66 investment registrations. He also holds Accident & Health and Life Insurance Licenses. Connor joined Lume Capital with the main goal of continuing his pursuit of knowledge within the industry while simultaneously working in a role that allowed him to have a direct positive impact on the lives of the clients he works with, and within no time he found that it was a perfect fit.

In his spare time Connor enjoys spending time with his friends and family and cheering on his favorite Cleveland sports teams.

Alia joined the team at Lume Capital in August 2024 shortly after starting a career with Northwestern Mutual in April. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2020, and then went on to acquire her Master of Business Administration in 2023. Alia knew she wanted to be a part of a results-driven, motivating atmosphere while being able to make a difference in people’s lives and build meaningful relationships, which is what primarily led her to joining the team at Lume Capital. She looks forward to continuing her education by pursuing new licenses such as the SIE, Series 63, and Series 7 over the next few months.

During her free time, Alia enjoys spending time with her daughter, Ava, who keeps her very busy. She loves to travel and try new food places, as she considers herself a foodie. Alia's family is also involved in their 4H community where they raise market lambs and turkeys, while enjoying their four horses.

Sydney joined Lume Capital in January of 2025 and is a 2023 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology. While studying financial services at Ohio State, she found her passion for the industry. She has a strong desire to help others and strives to continue to learn and grow to better assist others. She holds her Life and Accident & Health insurance license. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys the outdoors, often exploring the nature trails, kayaking and relaxing in the sun. She just started getting into ultra running and competing in races. When she’s not running, she enjoys her time with friends, family and traveling to new places. She’s an avid foodie who spends her Saturdays with her boyfriend, Tyler, trying a new restaurant each week in the central Ohio area.