Seasoned, family Business 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.
You might need a family business advisor if you're navigating ownership transitions, succession planning, or complex family dynamics that affect your business. Without a seasoned advisor, it's easy to overlook how personal relationships can impact business decisions and long-term success. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you anticipate challenges before they arise.
- Succession planning insight. Ask how they balance family interests with business needs to create a smooth leadership transition.
- Conflict resolution skills. Confirm their approach to managing disputes that can threaten both family harmony and business stability.
- Tax and legal coordination. Inquire how they work with your tax and legal professionals to align business strategies with family goals.
- Generational wealth transfer. Explore their experience in structuring plans that preserve wealth across multiple family generations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steven W
Series 66
Westlake, OH
Merrill
Steven Wickstrom's extensive 22 years of experience and focus on family business make him well-equipped to assist with succession planning and managing complex family dynamics in Ohio. As a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers personalized wealth management strategies and serves high net worth families and business owners, differentiating him with a comprehensive approach that includes retirement income and estate planning guidance.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Peter R
PFS™, Series 65
Carmel, IN
Oxford Financial Group, LTD
Peter Reist's 22 years of experience and expertise in family business and business exit strategies equip him to handle complex family business needs in Ohio, including succession planning and wealth transfer. His firm, Oxford Financial Group, serves ultra-high-net-worth clients with family office services and CIO-led portfolio construction, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, which differentiates him through a comprehensive approach to asset allocation and fiduciary support.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $23,555,415
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Frank F
Series 63
Brecksville, OH
Return on Life Wealth Partners
Frank Fantozzi brings over 32 years of experience advising family businesses in Ohio, with specialties including business exit strategies and college savings plans. His firm, Return on Life Wealth Partners, offers a holistic, values-driven approach integrating investment, risk management, and legacy planning. Unlike some advisors, Frank provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and retainers, and serves a diverse client base including founders and executives, making him well-suited for complex family business needs.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,618,776
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Susan P
CFP®, PFS™
Cincinnati, OH
Pomeroy Financial Planning, LLC.
Susan Pack's 26 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials equip her to address the complexities of family business succession and wealth transfer in Ohio. Operating independently through Pomeroy Financial Planning, LLC, she offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, focusing on strategic, long-term asset allocation with low-cost index funds and ETFs, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and a consultative investment approach.
Experience: 26 years
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