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Financial advisors for retirement planning in Cincinnati, Ohio

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

For retirement planning in Cincinnati, 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 Andrew Damcevski of AJD Wealth Management, Eric Ross of F2 Wealth and Chris Ward of EntryPoint Wealth Management.

Where to start

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

  • Andrew Damcevski AJD Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Eric Ross F2 Wealth, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Richard Fein Fein Advisor, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Anthony Weaver THOR Wealth Management, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Jeffrey Thompson Heritage Wealth Advisors, Cincinnati City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.

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

The Wellspent public graph lists 54 fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Cincinnati, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

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

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Cincinnati is a percentage of assets, used by 94% of the 54 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 67% charge fixed fees and 35% 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.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for retirement planning have?

For retirement planning, look for the CFP. In Cincinnati, 44% of the 54 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP44% in Cincinnati
The CFP covers income, tax, insurance, and estate decisions together.

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

67% of fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Cincinnati 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 CFP 44% 46%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 94% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 67% 47%
  • Charge by the hour 35% 45%

Dark bars are Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati?

  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 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 54 advisors

Fee-only advisors for retirement 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
Andrew Damcevski AJD Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets
Chris Ward EntryPoint Wealth Management Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Darren Wurz Wurz Financial Services Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
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
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 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
James Stechschulte THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati CFA 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
Peter Schmitt Schmitt Wealth Advisers Cincinnati CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Robert Jung Crew Capital Cincinnati CFA Percentage of assets
Sean Paddock Wealth Dimensions Group Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Allisha Curtis THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Bruce Mason Harvest Financial Advisors Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gregory Luke THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Gore THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mark Kleespies THOR Wealth Management Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Adam Croll Crew Capital Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets
Casey Boland HCM Wealth Advisors Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Eltringham Benchmark Wealth Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Eltringham Benchmark Wealth Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Ryan Hoskins Benchmark Wealth Cincinnati Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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