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Financial advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio

Which financial advisor should I talk to as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Ohio?

For ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio, talk to a fee-only firm with a team across investing, tax, and estate work, and ask who actually does each part. At this level, how fees scale on large balances matters as much as the percentage you're quoted. Records to start with include Peter Franz of Journey Wealth, Eric Ross of F2 Wealth and Lauren Fine of Beatrice Advisors.

Where to start

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

  • Peter Franz Journey Wealth, Cleveland Holds the CFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Eric Ross F2 Wealth, Cincinnati Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Lauren Fine Beatrice Advisors, Cleveland Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Joy Schlie Harvest Financial Advisors, West Chester Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Marnie Randel Paradigm Wealth Management, Westlake Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Addison Fluent Iron Gate Wealth Advisors, Poland Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Ohio work with ultra-high-net-worth families?

The Wellspent public graph lists 48 fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio, at 11 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio located?

Of the 48 fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio, 19 are in Cleveland, followed by 12 in Cincinnati and 6 in West Chester.

  • Cleveland 19
  • Cincinnati 12
  • West Chester 6
  • Westlake 4
  • Columbus 2

Plus 5 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio is a percentage of assets, used by 100% of the 48 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 63% charge fixed fees and 52% 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 ultra-high-net-worth families have?

For ultra-high-net-worth families, look for the CFA and CFP. In Ohio, 46% of the 48 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFA6% in Ohio
The CFA supports complex portfolios.
CFP46% in Ohio
The CFP keeps the whole picture together.

How do Ohio advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families compare with the rest of the US?

46% of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Ohio hold the CFP, compared with 32% of the 1,133 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFA 6% 14%
  • Hold the CFP 46% 32%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 100% 96%
  • Charge fixed fees 63% 59%
  • Charge by the hour 52% 44%

Dark bars are Ohio. Light bars are all US advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families.

Does Ohio have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Ohio has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the federal rules are the main ones to plan around.

What should I ask a financial advisor as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Ohio?

  1. What would I pay in dollars, on my balance, each year?
  2. Who on your team handles tax and estate work?
  3. How many clients my size do you serve?
  4. How do you handle private investments?
  5. If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families 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 48 advisors

Fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families 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
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
James Rice Capital Asset Management Columbus CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets
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
Bryan Costin Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Douglas Ambrose Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joy Schlie Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kevin McPeek Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lauren Maclaren Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Marc Henn Harvest Financial Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Baker Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Monica Dwyer Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Peter Franz Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Marnie Randel Paradigm Wealth Management Westlake CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Stephanie Sandle Bluestone Private Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets
Addison Fluent Iron Gate Wealth Advisors Poland CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Olson Journey Wealth Cleveland ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Fry Capital Asset Management Columbus Not listed Percentage of assets
Daniel Vogelpohl Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lauren Fine Beatrice Advisors Cleveland CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sean Paddock Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Amy White Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Anthony Gargano Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Benjamin Hunter Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Bruce Mason Harvest Financial Advisors Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Charles Hruby Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Danijel Romic Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Myers Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jason Born Stirling Bridge Wealth Partners Mcclure CFA Percentage of assets
Matthew Burnham Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Savoti Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mitchell Knotek Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Nicholas Paterniti Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Paul Burgdorf Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Motsinger Harvest Financial Advisors West Chester Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Samuel McCoy Tenacity Private Wealth Powell CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Terence Gliha Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Barr Bluestone Private Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets
Douglas Kuhlman Paradigm Wealth Management Westlake Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gregory Johnson Paradigm Wealth Management Westlake Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kevin Cooney Paradigm Wealth Management Westlake Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Joshua Petrusko Iron Gate Wealth Advisors Poland Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Rhinehart Tenacity Private Wealth Powell Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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