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Financial advisors for retirees in Ohio

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

For retirees in Ohio, talk to a fee-only planner who already works with people drawing down their savings. Your questions have moved from saving to spending, so look for steady withdrawals, tax-aware RMD planning, and care planning. Records to start with include Gage Paul of Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC, Curtis Bailey of Quiet Wealth Management and Joshua Gallogly of Milestones Financial, LLC.

Where to start

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

  • Gage Paul Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC, New Philadelphia Holds the RICP, CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Curtis Bailey Quiet Wealth Management, Cincinnati Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Joshua Gallogly Milestones Financial, LLC, Columbus Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, hourly.
  • Jansen Davidson Birchcreek Wealth Management, Miami Township Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Kevin Coholan Demming Financial Services, Aurora Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Cameron Brady Michael Brady & Co., LLC, Westlake Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

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

The Wellspent public graph lists 151 fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio, at 65 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio located?

Of the 151 fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio, 25 are in Columbus, followed by 24 in Cincinnati and 17 in Cleveland.

  • Columbus 25
  • Cincinnati 24
  • Cleveland 17
  • Dublin 15
  • Westlake 8

Plus 62 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio is a percentage of assets, used by 90% of the 151 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 56% charge fixed fees and 48% 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 retirees have?

For retirees, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In Ohio, 50% of the 151 advisors listed hold the CFP.

RICP1% in Ohio
The RICP focuses on income in retirement.
CFP50% in Ohio
The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together.
EA2% in Ohio
Enrolled agents help with RMDs and Medicare surcharges.

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

56% of fee-only advisors for retirees in Ohio charge fixed fees, compared with 44% of the 3,334 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the RICP 1% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 50% 49%
  • Hold the EA 2% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 90% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 56% 44%
  • Charge by the hour 48% 41%

Dark bars are Ohio. Light bars are all US advisors for retirees.

Does Ohio tax Social Security?

No. Ohio doesn't tax Social Security. Its treatment of IRA withdrawals and pensions has its own rules, so ask to see them in your plan.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a retiree in Ohio?

  1. How much can I spend each year, and how will you adjust it?
  2. How do you plan around RMDs and Medicare premiums?
  3. How would you pay for long-term care if I needed it?
  4. What happens if I can't manage this myself, or my spouse dies first?
  5. How does Ohio tax each source of my retirement income?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees 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 151 advisors

Fee-only advisors for retirees 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
Joshua Gallogly Advice-only, tax-focused retirement planning for DIY investors and retirees who want to keep managing their own accounts. Milestones Financial, LLC Columbus CFP, EA One-time planning fee, Hourly
Andrew Damcevski AJD Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets
Brian Tegtmeyer Truly Prosper Financial Planning Dublin CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Jason Demland Demland Wealth Defiance CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Ryan Bennett Kelda Wealth Management Cuyahoga Falls CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Cameron Brady Michael Brady & Co., LLC Westlake CFP, MBA Percentage of assets
Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Dean Schuler Schuler Wealth Planning LLC Columbus CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Matt Will Wealth Accel LLC Dayton CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Nathan Swab Alexander Financial Planning, Inc. Columbus AWMA, CFP, MSFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Rick Spillane Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. Lebanon CFP, CPA Hourly, Percentage of assets
Gage Paul Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC New Philadelphia CFP, EA, RICP Percentage of assets, Hourly
James Davis Partnership Financial LLC Columbus CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Jim Kilgore Buckeye Wealth Partners, LLC Dayton 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
Douglas Lynch Lynch Financial Group LLC Dublin CFA, CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Joe Messinger Capstone Wealth Partners, LTD Dublin CFP, ChFC, CLU Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee
Kristen Moosmiller NorthAvenue Financial Advocates Columbus CFP, MSPFP Fixed fees
Paul Pfeiffer NorthPoint Financial Planning LLC Maineville CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Bayonnet Hyland Wealth Management Green CFP, MSFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Shawn Ballinger Columbus Street Financial Planning Dublin CFP Flat fee or retainer
Andrew Kerns Accountable Financial Planning LLC Westerville CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Andrew Tisler Epic Financial Hudson CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Bob Buehler Planning for new retirees facing the key financial decisions of their first years in retirement, from a former CPA and corporate executive. FirstTen Financial Columbus CPA, ChFC One-time planning fee
Brian Jaros Ville Wealth Management Avon Lake CFP Percentage of assets
Daniel Johnson Birchcreek Wealth Management Miami Township CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Darren Wurz Wurz Financial Services Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jansen Davidson Birchcreek Wealth Management Miami Township CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
John Payne Birchcreek Wealth Management Miami Township CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Stacia Bearden Wurz Financial Services Holland CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Daniel Johnson Forward Thinking Wealth Management Copley CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Joseph Schmitz, Jr. Peak Retirement Planning Columbus CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sarah Schwieterman Peak Retirement Planning Columbus CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Douglas Loftus Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Eric Loftus Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Erik Smith Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Robert Feather Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Thomas Cooney Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Thomas Curti Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Thomas Schiller Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
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
Bryan Costin Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Chanley Christman Quest Wealth Solutions Mansfield CFP Percentage of assets
Dennis Coon Transcend Wealth Woodmere CFP Percentage of assets
Douglas Ambrose Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jacob Martin Keeler & Nadler Dublin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly

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