Top caring for aging parents 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.

When your aging parent needs help managing finances, healthcare decisions, or long-term care options, you want an advisor who understands the unique challenges involved. A common mistake is working with someone who overlooks the emotional and logistical complexities of elder care, leading to gaps in support or missed opportunities.

  • Holistic family approach. Look for advisors who consider your entire family’s needs, not just your parent’s finances.
  • Long-term care planning. Confirm how they help navigate insurance, Medicaid, and care facility options.
  • Legal and healthcare coordination. Ask how they work with attorneys and medical professionals to align financial plans with care directives.
  • Communication style. Ensure they can explain complex elder care issues clearly and compassionately to all family members involved.

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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Zachary S

Series 63, Series 66

Lorain, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Zachary Stillman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following prior roles at PNC Bank, PNC Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Vantage Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients maintain final decision-making authority.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richfield, OH

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2021. He has held prior roles within the Schwab organization dating back to 2017 and briefly worked at Voya Financial Advisor, Inc. in 2015-2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., distinguishing itself by not charging clients directly and by limiting discretionary management to affiliated or third-party money managers.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments

Tracey H

ChFC®, Series 66

Albemarle, NC

Edward Jones

Tracey Hayes is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Inheritance planning Caring for aging parents Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Women Professionals Women's Finance Widow/Widower

Hunter C

Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Merrill

Hunter Conley is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He serves as a resource for investment management, retirement planning, and savings strategies, providing access to a range of financial products and services including banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions offered through Bank of America specialists. Hunter brings expertise in helping individuals manage complex financial priorities such as purchasing a home, funding education, caregiving, and healthcare planning. He offers personalized portfolio strategies designed to align with clients' goals and provides ongoing advice to adapt these plans as clients' situations evolve. His professional designations include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Elder care planning Caring for aging parents

Sami A

Series 63, Series 66

Port Washington, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Sami Aslam is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to helping them achieve those objectives. Sami provides ongoing advice and adjusts investment plans as clients’ situations evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Associate's Degree at Nassau Community College. Sami is fluent in English and Urdu. His professional focus includes assisting clients with managing competing financial priorities such as buying a home, saving for college, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Sami emphasizes personalized, one-on-one collaboration to create strategies aligned with what matters most to each client and their family.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Caring for aging parents Medicare planning Executive Founder/Business Owner

Daniel F

Series 66, Series 63

N. Providence, RI

Citizens securities, Inc.

Daniel Fazah is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works one-on-one with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to address their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides ongoing advice and guidance, helping clients manage a variety of priorities including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Daniel brings expertise in creating portfolio strategies tailored to individual client needs and adapting these strategies as circumstances change. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rhode Island College. His approach emphasizes uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to support the pursuit of their financial goals.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Caring for aging parents Home buying

Nicholas R

Series 66

Austin, TX

LPL Financial

Nicholas Reynolds is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Additionally, Nicholas offers access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas's expertise includes helping clients manage competing financial demands such as home purchases, college savings, eldercare, and healthcare planning. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their objectives and select portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adjustments as circumstances evolve. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University System.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Elder care planning Caring for aging parents General retirement planning
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