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Financial advisors for high earners in Ohio

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a high earner in Ohio?

For high earners in Ohio, talk to a fee-only planner who focuses on tax and cash flow as much as investing. High income with modest assets is a poor fit for minimums and percentage fees, so ask how you'd be charged. Records to start with include Curtis Bailey of Quiet Wealth Management, Laurie Licata of PDS Planning, Inc. and Chris Ward of EntryPoint Wealth Management.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Curtis Bailey Quiet Wealth Management, Cincinnati Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Laurie Licata PDS Planning, Inc., Dublin Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management, Cincinnati Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Eric Ross F2 Wealth, Cincinnati Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Daniel Johnson Forward Thinking Wealth Management, Copley Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Ryan Weiser Weiser Financial Planning LLC, Lewis Center Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Ohio work with high earners?

The Wellspent public graph lists 42 fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio, at 20 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio located?

Of the 42 fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio, 10 are in Dublin, followed by 7 in Columbus and 7 in Xenia.

  • Dublin 10
  • Columbus 7
  • Xenia 7
  • Copley 6
  • Westerville 4

Plus 8 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio is a percentage of assets, used by 83% of the 42 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 67% charge fixed fees and 50% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Ohio?

Fee-only financial advisors in Ohio charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 19 Ohio firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Ohio?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Ohio has a median price of $1,500. We found this across the published prices of 15 Ohio firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Ohio

What credentials should a financial advisor for high earners have?

For high earners, look for the EA and CFP. In Ohio, 55% of the 42 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA2% in Ohio
Enrolled agents help with multi-year tax planning.
CFP55% in Ohio
The CFP covers insurance and saving decisions together.

How do Ohio advisors for high earners compare with the rest of the US?

67% of fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio charge fixed fees, compared with 42% of the 1,176 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 2% 2%
  • Hold the CFP 55% 52%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 83% 86%
  • Charge fixed fees 67% 42%
  • Charge by the hour 50% 39%

Dark bars are Ohio. Light bars are all US advisors for high earners.

Does Ohio tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Ohio has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Ohio resident should project it alongside federal tax.

Is there a local income tax in Ohio?

Yes. In Ohio, many cities add a local income tax.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a high earner in Ohio?

  1. Do you have a minimum, and do you take clients on income rather than assets?
  2. Which accounts should I use once I've maxed my 401(k)?
  3. How would you reduce my tax this year and next?
  4. How much should I be saving, in dollars?
  5. How do you account for local income tax where I live and work?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 42 advisors

Fee-only advisors for high earners in Ohio: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Eric Ross Modern wealth management integrating financial planning, tax planning, and investment management to help you live your best life. F2 Wealth Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Laurie Licata PDS Planning, Inc. Dublin CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Weiser Weiser Financial Planning LLC Lewis Center CASL, CDFA, CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Curtis Bailey Quiet Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP, CFA, EA, CRPC Flat fee or retainer
Kristen Moosmiller NorthAvenue Financial Advocates Columbus CFP, MSPFP Fixed fees
Shawn Ballinger Columbus Street Financial Planning Dublin CFP Flat fee or retainer
Chris Kimmet Planning for physicians and other professionals, covering cash flow, tax-efficient investing, college savings and equity compensation. Aptus Financial Columbus CFP Subscription, One-time planning fee
Daniel Johnson Forward Thinking Wealth Management Copley CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Abigail Rose Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Adam Smetzer Sky Vision Wealth Columbus CFP Percentage of assets
Andrew Keeler Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jacob Martin Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jessica Hultberg Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Justin Neuwirt Neu Wealth Group New Albany CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mark Beaver Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Klubnik Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Timothy Burkett Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Amanda Blankenship Signal Tree Financial Partners Copley CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Massare Signal Tree Financial Partners Copley CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Elizabeth Scheiderer Signal Tree Financial Partners Copley CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jeff Rovnak Signal Tree Financial Partners Copley CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Theodore Winders Yarger Wealth Strategies Westerville CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Shepardson James Investment Xenia CFA, CIC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Edward Kolanko Baynes Investment Counsel Mason Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Erik Thompson Peerless Wealth Columbus Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Dunn ARQ Wealth Advisors Hudson CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Stephen Jimenez Peerless Wealth Columbus Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Trent Dysert James Investment Xenia CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Garrett Thompson Sky Vision Wealth Columbus Not listed Percentage of assets
William Root Keeler & Nadler Dublin Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Annette Quinter James Investment Xenia Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
David McGowan James Investment Xenia Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Diane Rose James Investment Xenia Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jill Wood FreeWood Private Wealth Management Powell Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Perry Jeffries Diamond Equity Advisors Columbus Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Richard Culpepper James Investment Xenia Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Post James Investment Xenia Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
James Grable Signal Tree Financial Partners Copley Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jonathan Yarger Yarger Wealth Strategies Westerville Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Naomi Roberts Yarger Wealth Strategies Westerville Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Timothy Scholten Yarger Wealth Strategies Westerville Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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