Independent financial advisors working with executives 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 recently stepped into an executive role, you likely face complex compensation packages and tax situations that require careful planning. Without an advisor familiar with executive-specific issues, you might miss opportunities to optimize your benefits or navigate tax pitfalls.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ohio's city-level income taxes vary widely; ask how they handle these to avoid unexpected tax bills.
- Equity compensation insight. Confirm they understand stock options, restricted stock units, and other executive pay elements, not just base salary.
- Benefit package integration. Look for advisors who coordinate your executive perks with overall financial goals, rather than treating them separately.
- Independent perspective. Being independent means they aren’t tied to a particular firm’s products, which can help keep recommendations focused on your needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edwina M
Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Edwina Martin's experience with executive clients and her firm's expertise in combining traditional and alternative investments make her well-suited to address complex executive compensation and tax planning in Ohio. Her flat-fee and independent approach, along with a background in tax planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, distinguishes her from other advisors by offering tailored strategies and transparent pricing.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Wayne B
ChFC®, Series 65
Westlake, OH
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Wayne Barker's experience with executive clients in Ohio, combined with his independent status and flat-fee options, suits executives managing complex compensation and tax scenarios. His expertise in active portfolio management, options and derivatives strategies, and retirement plans for business owners distinguishes him from others by offering a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach tailored to high earners in the Cleveland area.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $506,095
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Douglas F
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Rea Wealth Management
Douglas Feller's expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and retirement planning suits executives in Ohio managing complex pay packages. As a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of experience at Rea Wealth Management, he offers independent advice with negotiable fees and serves a diverse client base, including founders and self-employed individuals, providing both customized and model-based portfolio management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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Michael H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Cincinnati, OH
HORAN Wealth, LLC
Michael Hermes offers expertise in executive financial needs in Ohio, backed by CFP® and CFA® credentials and eight years of experience. His firm, HORAN Wealth, LLC, emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which may appeal to executives seeking independent advice with a structured investment approach.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $989,347
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Christopher C
Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC
Christopher Casey, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an independent advisor experienced with executives and offers expertise in private and alternative investments, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners. His firm manages $7.8 billion in assets and provides discretionary portfolio management with a 1% annual fee, distinguishing him through access to diverse investment strategies and a comprehensive approach to executive financial needs.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,333,146
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