Seasoned, business ownership considerations 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 own a business in Ohio, you might face complex decisions about taxes, succession, or retirement savings that affect both your personal and business finances. Without an advisor experienced in business ownership considerations, you risk missing key opportunities or mismanaging tax impacts.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ohio's city-level income taxes vary widely; ask how the advisor plans around these to minimize your overall tax burden.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm they understand how to structure ownership transitions to protect your legacy and financial security.
- Retirement integration. Business owners often juggle multiple retirement accounts; check how the advisor coordinates these with your business cash flow.
- Risk management focus. Business ownership brings unique risks; see if they address insurance and liability in your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel M
Series 63, Series 65
Canfield, OH
Merrill
Daniel Memo's extensive 26 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address complex financial needs for business owners in Ohio. His expertise includes retirement plans for business owners and equity compensation, supported by professional designations and a large-firm background at Merrill, distinguishing him from others by combining deep industry knowledge with a broad service offering tailored to mid-career professionals and executives.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Linda M
Series 66
Fairport Harbor, OH
Thrivent Investment Management
Linda Mackov's 33 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations equip her to navigate complex tax, succession, and retirement planning challenges faced by Ohio business owners. Affiliated with Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering Dedicated Planning Services and holistic, goal-based analyses, she provides comprehensive written recommendations and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Todd P
Series 63, Series 65
Northfield, OH
Gateway Financial
Todd Pouliot brings 21 years of experience advising business owners in Ohio, with specialties including business ownership considerations, retirement planning, and cash flow management. Operating independently at Gateway Financial, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, employing a passive, asset-class-driven investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analyses, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $627,377
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Jamie M
CFP®, Series 63
Dublin, OH
PDS Planning Inc
Jamie Menges brings 23 years of experience advising business owners in Ohio, with specialties in business ownership considerations, tax strategies for small businesses, and retirement planning. Based in Dublin, OH, he offers flat-fee, independent financial planning through PDS Planning Inc, serving high-net-worth clients with a planning-driven approach that includes comprehensive services for both personal and business finances.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,436,245
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Mark M
Series 63
Ashland, OH
Edward Jones
Mark Mc Bride's 25 years of experience and expertise in business ownership considerations and succession planning make him well-equipped to address complex financial needs of business owners in Ohio. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually and brings personal insight as a founder and business owner himself, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $246,728
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