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.
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.
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?
- 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 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
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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