CFP®-certified financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 run a business or recently started one in Ohio, you might face complex tax and financial decisions that affect both your personal and business finances. A common mistake is treating your business and personal money as completely separate, missing opportunities to optimize both together.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ohio cities have different local income taxes; ask how they handle these variations in your financial plan.
- Business cash flow insight. Confirm they model your business income and expenses alongside your personal budget to avoid surprises.
- Exit and succession planning. Discuss how they prepare for selling or passing on your business, not just day-to-day operations.
- Retirement integration. Check if they coordinate your business retirement plans with your personal goals for a cohesive strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley Z
CFP®, Series 66
Fostoria, OH
Edward Jones
Bradley Zoeller, a CFP® professional based in Fostoria, OH, offers expertise in wealth management and multi-generational wealth transfer, which can help founders and business owners navigate complex financial decisions in Ohio. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he provides advisory programs with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, combining personalized service with extensive resources.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Douglas F
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Rea Wealth Management
Douglas Feller's extensive 24 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Ohio, including retirement income and equity compensation tax strategies. Operating from New Philadelphia, OH, he offers negotiable fees and benefits from Rea Wealth Management's sizable $892 million AUM and team-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or less specialized expertise.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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Simon M
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Columbus, OH
J.P. Morgan Securities
Simon Maynard's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Ohio, including municipal tax navigation and business cash flow insight. His affiliation with J.P. Morgan Securities, a large firm offering institutional consulting and customized performance reporting, distinguishes him by providing access to extensive resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $318,381
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Michael H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Cincinnati, OH
HORAN Wealth, LLC
Michael Hermes, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of experience advising founders and business owners, specializing in business exit strategies and retirement income planning. His firm, HORAN Wealth, LLC, offers flat fees for specific planning projects and emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, distinguishing him from others by combining independent advice with a structured investment approach.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $989,347
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Brandon D
CFP®, Series 63
Akron, OH
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Brandon Deckert's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Ohio, including business exit strategies and retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k). Operating within Sequoia Financial Group, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee wealth planning services and combines model and custom portfolio management approaches, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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