CFP®-certified, general retirement planning financial advisors in Canton, OH

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to understand how to balance income sources and tax impacts over many years. Without a clear strategy, you might overlook how local municipal income taxes, which vary by city, affect your overall retirement income.

  • Tax-aware income sequencing. Ask how they factor in municipal taxes when planning withdrawals to avoid unexpected tax hits.
  • Longevity risk management. Confirm they consider how long your savings need to last, not just short-term income needs.
  • Social Security timing. Inquire about their approach to deciding when to claim benefits for maximum lifetime value.
  • Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model future costs realistically, including healthcare and lifestyle changes.

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Robert M

Canton, OH

TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC

Robert Milan is a financial advisor with TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC in Canton, Ohio, holding 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with the TCFG group of companies since 2017 and has been associated with National Planning Corporation since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Milan also operates Milan & Associates LLC, where he provides tax preparation services for individuals, small businesses, and corporations. TCFG Investment Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance
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Michael G

Series 65

Canton, OH

George Financial Services

Michael George is a financial advisor at George Financial Services in Canton, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining George Financial Services, he spent time at Parkland Securities and Access Financial Group. Outside of finance, he operates Headtrauma Entertainment, a DJ service, and owns a plant sales business called Growing for Good LTD. George Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a core-satellite investment approach incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, equities, commodities, options strategies, and digital asset consulting.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Daniel B

Series 66

Canton, OH

Belden Financial, LLC

Daniel Belden is a financial advisor at Belden Financial, LLC in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before founding Belden Financial in 2017. Belden Financial is an independent firm that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and investment companies, managing approximately $22 million across about 39 accounts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, with asset allocation spanning mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and commodities, and incorporates options strategies aligned with client objectives.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Joseph H

Series 66

Canton, OH

LexAurum Advisors

Joseph Hassen is a financial advisor at LexAurum Advisors in Canton, Ohio, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked previously at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Rotary Club of Plain Township and as Vice President of the North Canton Little League. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, managing approximately $1.27 billion with a focus on diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and utilizing model allocations primarily implemented through low-cost ETFs.

ESG / Sustainable investing Income planning Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Carrie R

Series 66

Canton, OH

Kestra Advisory

Carrie Robson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Merrill, and Robert W Baird & Co. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers comprehensive services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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