Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Marietta, 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 means figuring out how to make your savings last through your later years, especially if you face local taxes that change depending on where you live. Without careful planning, you might underestimate how much municipal income tax will affect your income and spending.

  • Tax-aware income strategies. Confirm how they factor in city-specific taxes when estimating your retirement income.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide which accounts to draw from first to minimize taxes and penalties.
  • Longevity planning. Ensure they consider your life expectancy and healthcare costs to avoid running out of money.
  • Social Security timing. Discuss when to start benefits to maximize your monthly payments based on your situation.

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Brayden S

Series 66

Marietta, OH

Maridea Wealth Management

Brayden Sallee is a financial advisor at Maridea Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dietz, Futrell & Walters Insurance Inc. Maridea Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and tailored planning.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christin N

Series 66

Marietta, OH

Janney Montgomery Scott

Christin Neese is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2020, following a prior role at Converge and experience at Covenant College. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional sponsors, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Kimberly B

Series 66

Marietta, OH

Edward Jones

Kimberly Betz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chairperson of a committee at Ashington State Community College and is a board member of The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner Newlywed/Engaged
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John M

Series 63, Series 65

Marietta, OH

Kovack Advisors, inc.

John Miller is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the Endowments Committee for the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Ohio. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party asset managers and offering financial planning and account aggregation services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Neal W

CFP®, Series 63

Marietta, OH

Commonwealth Financial Services

Neal Watson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Services since 2023 and previously spent two years at Arbor Point Advisors and 25 years at Fleming Watson Financial Advisors, LLC. Neal is also licensed as an insurance agent. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and lending solutions, utilizing both fundamental and technical investment strategies.

Retired 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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