Independent 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 founded one, you face unique financial challenges like managing cash flow, taxes, and growth planning all at once. Without an advisor who understands these complexities, you might miss opportunities to optimize your business and personal finances together. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your situation.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ohio cities have different local income taxes; ask how they handle these variations in your financial plan.
- Business and personal integration. Confirm how they coordinate your business finances with your personal goals to avoid conflicting strategies.
- Exit and succession planning. Discuss their approach to preparing your business for sale or transition, not just day-to-day management.
- Cash flow management. Ensure they help you balance reinvestment in your business with your personal financial 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, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in working with founders and business owners, offering expertise in private investments, real estate, and tax-loss harvesting. Her firm, Waverly Advisors, combines traditional and alternative investment strategies, providing flexible flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which may suit clients seeking integrated business and personal financial planning with a focus on tax and wealth transfer strategies.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Curtis L
Series 63, Series 65
Strongsville, OH
Cademuir Wealth Management
Curtis Lindsay's 28 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by founders in Ohio. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored financial planning through Cademuir Wealth Management, emphasizing integrated business and personal strategies alongside options and derivatives expertise.
Experience: 28 years
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Wayne B
ChFC®, Series 65
Westlake, OH
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Wayne Barker's experience with retirement plans for business owners and active portfolio management suits founders and business owners in Ohio managing complex financial needs. His firm, Prosperity Capital Advisors, offers a model-driven investment approach and flexible flat-fee structures, differentiating him from others by combining independent advice with specialized strategies and a focus on high earners and executives.
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 24 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Ohio, including equity compensation tax strategy and retirement planning. As an independent advisor at Rea Wealth Management, he offers negotiable fees and benefits from a firm managing nearly $900 million, 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 business exit and sale strategy, retirement income, and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for founders and business owners in Ohio managing complex financial needs. His independent, flat-fee advisory model at HORAN Wealth, LLC, combined with eight years of experience and credentials as a CFP® and CFA®, distinguishes him from others by providing tailored, cost-transparent planning with a focus on asset allocation and diversification.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $989,347
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