Flat-fee, active portfolio management financial advisors in Ohio
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.
If you actively manage your investments and want to keep fees predictable, a flat-fee advisor can help you avoid surprises in your portfolio costs. Without clear fee structures, you might end up paying more than expected, which can eat into your returns over time.
- Fee transparency. Confirm how the flat fee is calculated and what services it covers to avoid unexpected charges.
- Active strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust your portfolio in response to market changes rather than sticking to a fixed plan.
- Municipal tax awareness. Since Ohio cities have varying local taxes, check how they factor municipal income taxes into your investment decisions.
- Experience with flat fees. Inquire about their track record managing portfolios under a flat-fee model to ensure it suits your financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas T
Series 66
Independence, OH
Hantz financial Services, Inc.
Thomas Trefzger specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure, offering predictable costs through model-driven ETF strategies at Hantz Financial Services in Independence, Ohio. His firm supports diverse clients including individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, providing comprehensive services like fiduciary support and in-house tax consulting, which distinguishes him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $420,083
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Wayne B
ChFC®, Series 65
Westlake, OH
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Wayne Barker specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for investors in Ohio seeking predictable costs while actively managing investments. His 13 years of experience, ChFC® and Series 65 credentials, and work at Prosperity Capital Advisors, which uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach, differentiate him by combining expertise in options, derivatives, and alternative investments with a focus on high earners and business owners.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $506,095
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Daniel G
Series 66
Akron, OH
Presper Financial Architects, LLC
Daniel Garner offers flat-fee financial advisory services in Ohio with a focus on active portfolio management, backed by nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His firm, Presper Financial Architects, combines active and passive strategies in tailored portfolios and serves a diverse client base including families and charitable organizations, which may provide broader planning perspectives compared to advisors focusing solely on individual investors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $668,067
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Robert H
Series 63, Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Marsh Financial Group
Robert Hertsenberg II offers expertise in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure tailored for small business retirement plan consulting, providing predictable costs for clients in Ohio. Based in Cincinnati, he brings 12 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, working through Marsh Financial Group, which emphasizes a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and business plan sponsors.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $113,986
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Freddie E
Series 66
Columbus, OH
Thomas Everett Investments, LLC
Freddie Everett Jr. specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee financial planning structure ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, making fees predictable for clients in Ohio. His firm, Thomas Everett Investments, LLC, offers a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, focusing on non-discretionary management and third-party money managers, which differentiates him from advisors relying solely on discretionary strategies or traditional fee models.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $55,550
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