# Financial advisors for tax planning in Ohio > For tax planning in Ohio, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Debbie Price of Price Planning, LLC, Rick Spillane of Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. and Joshua Gallogly of Milestones Financial, LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/ohio/ 237 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Ohio? For tax planning in Ohio, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Debbie Price of Price Planning, LLC, Rick Spillane of Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. and Joshua Gallogly of Milestones Financial, LLC. - [Debbie Price](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/debbie-price/), Price Planning, LLC, Powell. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly, ongoing planning fee. - [Rick Spillane](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rick-spillane/), Spillane Financial Planning, Inc., Lebanon. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly, percentage of assets. - [Joshua Gallogly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-gallogly/), Milestones Financial, LLC, Columbus. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, hourly. - [Lori Eisel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lori-eisel/), Arcadia Financial Partners, Pickerington. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly, flat fee or retainer. - [Susan Pack](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-pack/), Pomeroy Financial Planning, LLC, Cincinnati. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly, fixed fees. - [Case Belger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/case-belger/), rebel Financial, Groveport. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Ohio work on tax planning? The Wellspent public graph lists 237 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio, at 96 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio located? Of the 237 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio, 57 are in Cincinnati, followed by 49 in Columbus and 27 in Cleveland. ## How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 237 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 68% charge fixed fees and 40% 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. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have? For tax planning, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Ohio, 54% of the 237 advisors listed hold the CFP. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax. - CPA (2% of advisors listed): CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth. - CFP (54% of advisors listed): The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan. ## How do Ohio advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US? 68% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Ohio charge fixed fees, compared with 50% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## 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. ## What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Ohio? - Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer? - Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection? - What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end? - How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk? - How do you account for local income tax where I live and work? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Eric Ross](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-ross.md) | F2 Wealth | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Joshua Gallogly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-gallogly.md) | Milestones Financial, LLC | Columbus, Ohio | CFP, EA | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Adam Koos](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-koos.md) | Libertas Wealth Management Group Inc | Columbus, Ohio | CEPA, CFP, CMT | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Sara Young](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sara-young.md) | Live and Give Financial LLC | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Andrew Damcevski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-damcevski.md) | AJD Wealth Management | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Brian Tegtmeyer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-tegtmeyer.md) | Truly Prosper Financial Planning | Dublin, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Dan Amiot](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dan-amiot.md) | Wrought Iron Financial, LLC | Canal Fulton, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Debbie Price](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/debbie-price.md) | Price Planning, LLC | Powell, Ohio | CFP, CPA, JD | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Jason Demland](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jason-demland.md) | Demland Wealth | Defiance, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Laurie Licata](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/laurie-licata.md) | PDS Planning, Inc. | Dublin, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Cameron Brady](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cameron-brady.md) | Michael Brady & Co., LLC | Westlake, Ohio | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Case Belger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/case-belger.md) | rebel Financial | Groveport, Ohio | AIF, CFP, ChFC, CLU, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Subscription, Fixed fees | | [Chris Ward](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-ward.md) | EntryPoint Wealth Management | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Dean Schuler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dean-schuler.md) | Schuler Wealth Planning LLC | Columbus, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [John Bovard](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-bovard.md) | Incline Wealth Advisors | Cleves, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Kimberly Wirtz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kimberly-wirtz.md) | John E. Sestina and Company | Columbus, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Liz Griffiths](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/liz-griffiths.md) | Intera Financial Planners LLC | Avon Lake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Matt Garasic](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matt-garasic.md) | Unrivaled Wealth Management | Salem, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Matt Will](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matt-will.md) | Wealth Accel LLC | Dayton, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Rick Spillane](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rick-spillane.md) | Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. | Lebanon, Ohio | CFP, CPA | Hourly, Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Gage Paul](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gage-paul.md) | Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC | New Philadelphia, Ohio | CFP, EA, RICP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jim Kilgore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jim-kilgore.md) | Buckeye Wealth Partners, LLC | Dayton, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Weiser](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-weiser.md) | Weiser Financial Planning LLC | Lewis Center, Ohio | CASL, CDFA, CFP, ChFC, CLU | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Douglas Lynch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/douglas-lynch.md) | Lynch Financial Group LLC | Dublin, Ohio | CFA, CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Kristen Moosmiller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kristen-moosmiller.md) | NorthAvenue Financial Advocates | Columbus, Ohio | CFP, MSPFP | Fixed fees | | [Lori Eisel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lori-eisel.md) | Arcadia Financial Partners | Pickerington, Ohio | CDFA, CFP, EA, MS | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer | | [Paul Pfeiffer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paul-pfeiffer.md) | NorthPoint Financial Planning LLC | Maineville, Ohio | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Bayonnet](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-bayonnet.md) | Hyland Wealth Management | Green, Ohio | CFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [William Whitaker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-whitaker.md) | Vawter Financial | Columbus, Ohio | CFP, MS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Kerns](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-kerns.md) | Accountable Financial Planning LLC | Westerville, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly | | [Susan Pack](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-pack.md) | Pomeroy Financial Planning, LLC | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP, CKA, CPA/PFS, CPA, PFS | Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Tisler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-tisler.md) | Epic Financial | Hudson, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Bob Buehler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bob-buehler.md) | FirstTen Financial | Columbus, Ohio | CPA, ChFC | One-time planning fee | | [Brian Jaros](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-jaros.md) | Ville Wealth Management | Avon Lake, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Daniel Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-johnson-5169351.md) | Birchcreek Wealth Management | Miami Township, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Darren Wurz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/darren-wurz.md) | Wurz Financial Services | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Subscription, Fixed fees | | [Jansen Davidson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jansen-davidson.md) | Birchcreek Wealth Management | Miami Township, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [John Payne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-payne-6112347.md) | Birchcreek Wealth Management | Miami Township, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Stacia Bearden](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stacia-bearden.md) | Wurz Financial Services | Holland, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Subscription, Fixed fees | | [Daniel Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-johnson-5186023.md) | Forward Thinking Wealth Management | Copley, Ohio | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joseph Schmitz, Jr.](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-schmitz-jr.md) | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus, Ohio | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Schwieterman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-schwieterman.md) | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Douglas Loftus](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/douglas-loftus.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Eric Loftus](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-loftus.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Erik Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erik-smith.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [James Rice](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-rice.md) | Capital Asset Management | Columbus, Ohio | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets | | [Robert Feather](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-feather.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Cooney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-cooney.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Curti](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-curti.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Schiller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-schiller.md) | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 237. 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