Seasoned, general retirement planning 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 seek a general retirement planning advisor when you're preparing to transition from work to retirement and need a clear income strategy. A common mistake is underestimating how local municipal income taxes, which vary by city in Ohio, affect your retirement income.
- Municipal tax insight. Confirm how they incorporate city-specific taxes into your retirement income projections.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
- Longevity planning. Check if they consider how long your savings need to last, including healthcare and unexpected expenses.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors often have deeper knowledge of Ohio's retirement landscape and can anticipate common pitfalls.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lance L
Series 63, Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Merrill
Lance Lohr's extensive 29 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to help clients in Ohio navigate the complexities of transitioning to retirement, including municipal tax considerations. As a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, he offers large-firm resources and specializes in retirement income strategy, women's finance, and executive clients, providing a broad range of tailored wealth management services with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Dennis S
Series 63, Series 65
Beachwood, OH
Raymond James & Associates
Dennis Schwartz brings 32 years of experience in general retirement planning, making him well-equipped to help clients in Ohio navigate income strategies and tax considerations during retirement. Operating from a large firm, Raymond James & Associates, he offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, serving a diverse clientele including individuals and corporate entities, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors focused solely on individual retirement planning.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $788,879
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Paul G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Edward Jones
Paul Gorgas brings 27 years of experience in general retirement planning, specializing in retirement income strategy and wealth management, making him well-equipped to address the complexities of transitioning to retirement in Ohio. Based in New Philadelphia with Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through extensive firm resources and a CFP® certification.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Steve P
Series 63, Series 65
Broadview Heights, OH
Cbs Funding, Inc.
Steve Persons offers extensive expertise in general retirement planning, Social Security optimization, and income planning, making him well-suited for retirees in Ohio seeking comprehensive retirement strategies. With 24 years of experience and a background in actuarial consulting for qualified retirement plans, he provides a unique blend of investment management and retirement-plan consulting, supported by a fee structure that includes a 1.50% AUM fee and hourly planning rates.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $719,436
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Charles D
Series 63, Series 65
New Albany, OH
UBS Financial Services
Charles Dankworth's 44 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to help clients in Ohio navigate income strategies and tax considerations. As a seasoned advisor at UBS Financial Services, he offers access to institutional trading, fee-based planning, and tailored portfolio management, distinguishing him from others by combining large-firm resources with expertise in cash flow, equity compensation tax strategy, and serving high-net-worth clients approaching retirement.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $693,691
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