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Financial advisors for tax planning in Cleveland, Ohio

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Cleveland?

For tax planning in Cleveland, 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 Kathryn Madzsar of Wellspring Family Office, Douglas Ambrose of Journey Wealth and Stephanie Sandle of Bluestone Private Wealth.

Where to start

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

  • Kathryn Madzsar Wellspring Family Office, Cleveland City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Douglas Ambrose Journey Wealth, Cleveland City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Stephanie Sandle Bluestone Private Wealth, Cleveland City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Ryan Cass Beacon Financial Partners, Cleveland City Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Cleveland work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 27 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Cleveland, at 4 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Cleveland charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Cleveland is a percentage of assets, used by 100% of the 27 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 93% charge fixed fees and 4% 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 tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the CFP. In Cleveland, 48% of the 27 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP48% in Cleveland
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Cleveland advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

93% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Cleveland 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.

  • Hold the CFP 48% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 100% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 93% 50%
  • Charge by the hour 4% 41%

Dark bars are Cleveland. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

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 Cleveland?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. 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 Cleveland?

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 27 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Cleveland: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Bryan Costin Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Douglas Ambrose Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kevin McPeek Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lauren Maclaren Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Baker Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Peter Franz Journey Wealth Cleveland CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Doepker Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Siciliano Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Anna Vitale Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jennifer Staton Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kathryn Madzsar Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Stephanie Sandle Bluestone Private Wealth Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets
William Ambrogio Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Olson Journey Wealth Cleveland ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Novak Wellspring Family Office Cleveland PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Richard Turgeon Wellspring Family Office Cleveland CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Amy White Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Anthony Gargano Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Charles Hruby Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Danijel Romic Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Myers Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Burnham Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mitchell Knotek Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Nicholas Paterniti Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Terence Gliha Journey Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Barr Bluestone Private Wealth Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets
Ryan Cass Beacon Financial Partners Cleveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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