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Financial advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati, Ohio

Which financial advisor should I talk to about estate planning in Cincinnati?

For estate planning in Cincinnati, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Chris Ward of EntryPoint Wealth Management, James Dunphy of Dunphy Wealth Management and Andrew Damcevski of AJD Wealth Management.

Where to start

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

  • Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • James Dunphy Dunphy Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Andrew Damcevski AJD Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Sara Young Live and Give Financial LLC, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Eric Ross F2 Wealth, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Richard Fein Fein Advisor, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Cincinnati work on estate planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 63 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati, at 19 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati is a percentage of assets, used by 95% of the 63 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 70% charge fixed fees and 25% 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 estate planning have?

For estate planning, look for the CFP. In Cincinnati, 54% of the 63 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP54% in Cincinnati
The CFP includes estate planning and keeps it tied to the whole plan.

How do Cincinnati advisors for estate planning compare with the rest of the US?

25% of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati charge by the hour, compared with 44% of the 6,172 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 54% 44%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 95% 91%
  • Charge fixed fees 70% 54%
  • Charge by the hour 25% 44%

Dark bars are Cincinnati. Light bars are all US advisors for estate planning.

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 about estate planning in Cincinnati?

  1. Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling?
  2. Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work?
  3. How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me?
  4. How often will we revisit the plan?
  5. If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati?

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 63 advisors

Fee-only advisors for estate planning in Cincinnati: 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
Sara Young Live and Give Financial LLC Cincinnati CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Andrew Damcevski AJD Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets
Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
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
Anthony Weaver THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Holwadel Heritage Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jeffrey Thompson Heritage Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lindsey Meredith Heritage Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Marc Henn Harvest Financial Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Richard Fein Fein Advisor Cincinnati CFP Flat fee or retainer
Robert Maher Virgil Wealth Advisory Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Christopher Cook McCarley & Cook Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gregory Middendorf HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jake Butcher HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Dunphy Dunphy Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets
James Eutsler HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
John Smith Ten Talents Asset Management Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets
Matthew Calme HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Steven Hengehold HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Molnar THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Woodard THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Daniel Larson Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Oliger Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Stechschulte THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jenny Burns Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Luke Nordman Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mark Bates Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Megan Hammann Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Riney Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Stephen King Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
W. Kern Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Wade Daniel Wealthquest Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Jung Crew Capital Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets
Brendan Koors Athyra Financial Partners Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Daniel Vogelpohl Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Douglas Johnson HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Antenucci McCarley & Cook Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Swendiman Crew Capital Cincinnati ChFC, CFA Percentage of assets
Michael Hengehold HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Peter Baden Crew Capital Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets
Robert Jung Crew Capital Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets
Sean Paddock Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Timothy Schwiebert Topsail Wealth Management Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets

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