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Financial advisors for retirement planning in Ohio

Which financial advisor should I talk to about retirement planning in Ohio?

For retirement planning in Ohio, talk to a fee-only planner who builds a withdrawal plan, not only an investment portfolio. Look for someone who works out where your income comes from each year, in what order, and what tax it triggers. Records to start with include Gage Paul of Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC, Rick Spillane of Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. and Debbie Price of Price Planning, 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.
  • Rick Spillane Spillane Financial Planning, Inc., Lebanon Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: hourly, percentage of assets.
  • Debbie Price Price Planning, LLC, Powell Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: hourly, ongoing planning fee.
  • Joshua Gallogly Milestones Financial, LLC, Columbus Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, hourly.
  • Case Belger rebel Financial, Groveport Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Douglas Lynch Lynch Financial Group LLC, Dublin Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Ohio work on retirement planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 232 fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio, at 126 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio located?

Of the 232 fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio, 54 are in Cincinnati, followed by 35 in Columbus and 19 in Dublin.

  • Cincinnati 54
  • Columbus 35
  • Dublin 19
  • Westlake 9
  • Westerville 8

Plus 107 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio is a percentage of assets, used by 90% of the 232 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 58% 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 retirement planning have?

For retirement planning, look for the CFP, EA and CPA. In Ohio, 45% of the 232 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP45% in Ohio
The CFP covers income, tax, insurance, and estate decisions together.
EA1% in Ohio
Enrolled agents help with Roth conversions and withdrawal order.
CPA2% in Ohio
CPAs help with the tax side of withdrawals.

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

58% of fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Ohio charge fixed fees, compared with 47% of the 7,304 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the RICP 0% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 45% 46%
  • Hold the EA 1% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 90% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 58% 47%
  • Charge by the hour 50% 45%

Dark bars are Ohio. Light bars are all US advisors for retirement planning.

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 about retirement planning in Ohio?

  1. How do you decide which accounts I draw from first?
  2. When would you have me claim Social Security, and why?
  3. How do you handle a bad market in my first years of retirement?
  4. Will you run Roth conversion scenarios for me each year?
  5. How does Ohio tax each source of my retirement income?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirement planning 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 232 advisors

Fee-only advisors for retirement planning 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
Adam Koos Libertas Wealth Management Group Inc Columbus CEPA, CFP, CMT Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
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
Dan Amiot Wrought Iron Financial, LLC Canal Fulton CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Debbie Price Price Planning, LLC Powell CFP, CPA, JD Hourly, Ongoing planning fee
Jason Demland Demland Wealth Defiance CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Laurie Licata PDS Planning, Inc. Dublin 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
Case Belger rebel Financial Groveport AIF, CFP, ChFC, CLU Percentage of assets, Hourly
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
Jennifer Bush INTENTIONAL WEALTH PARTNERS Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
John Bovard Incline Wealth Advisors Cleves CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kimberly Wirtz John E. Sestina and Company Columbus CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Liz Griffiths Intera Financial Planners LLC Avon Lake CFP Percentage of assets, 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
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
William Whitaker Vawter Financial Columbus CFP, MS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Andrew Kerns Accountable Financial Planning LLC Westerville CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
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
David Wiedmeyer KLD Wealth Management Lebanon CFP Hourly
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
Dave Moerlein Full plans or hourly guidance for people who want to manage their own finances, with the reasoning behind every recommendation. Belay Finance Cincinnati MBA, MS One-time planning fee, Hourly
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

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