# Fee-only financial advisors in Westlake, Ohio

> Start with a fee-only advisor in Westlake whose record matches what you need, then check their fees and SEC record before you call. Records to start with include Cameron Brady of Michael Brady & Co., LLC, Keith Sechler of Keystone Financial Planning and Aaron Vaughn of Defiant Financial Services, chosen for their credentials and fees on file.

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/locations/us/ohio/westlake/
28 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026.
Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions.

## Which fee-only financial advisor should I talk to in Westlake?

Start with a fee-only advisor in Westlake whose record matches what you need, then check their fees and SEC record before you call. Records to start with include Cameron Brady of Michael Brady & Co., LLC, Keith Sechler of Keystone Financial Planning and Aaron Vaughn of Defiant Financial Services, chosen for their credentials and fees on file.

## How many fee-only advisors in Westlake are there?

The Wellspent public graph lists 28 fee-only advisors in Westlake, at 10 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.

## What do fee-only advisors in Westlake focus on?

The most common focus among fee-only advisors in Westlake is retirement planning (9), followed by retirees (8) and people close to retirement (8). Advisors can list more than one.

## How do fee-only advisors in Westlake charge?

All 28 fee-only advisors in Westlake with fees on file charge a percentage of assets. Many use more than one: 79% charge by the hour and 75% charge fixed fees.

## 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 many fee-only advisors in Westlake hold the CFP?

54% of the 28 fee-only advisors in Westlake hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.

## 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.

## How current is this list of fee-only advisors in Westlake?

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.

## Advisors

| Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cameron Brady](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cameron-brady.md) | Michael Brady & Co., LLC | Westlake, Ohio | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| [Joshua Melda](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-melda.md) | Cleveland Retirement Planning | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Marnie Randel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marnie-randel.md) | Paradigm Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Christina Fanourakis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christina-fanourakis.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Michael Kelley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-kelley.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Nicholas Kaplan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-kaplan.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Douglas Kuhlman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/douglas-kuhlman.md) | Paradigm Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Gregory Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gregory-johnson-3166316.md) | Paradigm Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Kevin Cooney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-cooney.md) | Paradigm Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Anastasiya Sembay](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anastasiya-sembay.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Augustine Matheson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/augustine-matheson.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Edmund Malone](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/edmund-malone.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Nick Dionisos](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nick-dionisos.md) | Cornerstone Wealth Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Aaron Vaughn](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/aaron-vaughn.md) | Defiant Financial Services | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Joshua Harrell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-harrell.md) | Balanced Wealth Group | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Keith Sechler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/keith-sechler.md) | Keystone Financial Planning | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Kevin Lesjak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-lesjak.md) | Lesjak Planning | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Marc Thomas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marc-thomas.md) | Lesjak Planning | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Matthew Daugherty](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-daugherty.md) | Balanced Wealth Group | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Matthew Gottshall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-gottshall.md) | Balanced Wealth Group | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Michael Brady](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-brady-1320686.md) | Michael Brady & | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Nathan Gist](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathan-gist.md) | Lesjak Planning | Westlake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [David Lesjak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-lesjak.md) | Lesjak Planning | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Janice Rush](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/janice-rush.md) | Coyne Capital Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets |
| [Michael Lesjak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-lesjak.md) | Lesjak Planning | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Michelle Taylor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michelle-taylor.md) | Balanced Wealth Group | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Roger Potter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/roger-potter.md) | Balanced Wealth Group | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Timothy Coyne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-coyne.md) | Coyne Capital Management | Westlake, Ohio |   | Percentage of assets |

## About this data

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