Seasoned, income 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.
If you're approaching retirement or managing multiple income sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to create a steady cash flow that lasts. Without careful planning, you might run out of money too soon or pay more taxes than necessary.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex income streams and tax rules.
- Municipal tax awareness. Ohio's city-level income taxes vary widely; ask how they factor these into your income projections.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to optimize your tax situation and cash flow.
- Longevity risk management. Ensure they plan for your income to last through a potentially long retirement, not just the next few years.
- Social Security timing. Ask how they evaluate the best age to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jennifer M
Series 63
Cincinnati, OH
Primerica Advisors
Jennifer Metz brings 25 years of experience in income planning, making her well-equipped to help clients in Ohio manage steady cash flow and tax considerations during retirement. Working with Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering discretionary asset management and model-driven strategies, she serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with a tiered wrap fee structure, distinguishing her approach from smaller or less specialized firms in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Brent W
Series 63, Series 65
Columbus, OH
Merrill
Brent Wagner specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for managing steady cash flow during retirement in Ohio. With 23 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a goals-based approach and holds multiple designations including CFP®, CPWA®, and CRPC™, focusing on mid-career professionals and high earners, which differentiates him through personalized strategies and comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Steve P
Series 63, Series 65
Broadview Heights, OH
Cbs Funding, Inc.
Steve Persons brings 24 years of experience in income planning and Social Security optimization, making him well-equipped to help Ohio clients manage retirement income streams effectively. His role at CBS Funding, Inc. combines actuarial consulting with personalized portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, which distinguishes him from others by integrating retirement-plan expertise with tailored investment strategies.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $719,436
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Keith L
CFP®, Series 63
Tallmadge, OH
Ameriprise
Keith Lucas specializes in income planning for those approaching retirement, leveraging 30 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy, Social Security optimization, and withdrawal sequencing. Operating from Ameriprise, a large institutional firm, he offers a research-driven, tax-efficient approach with a competitive 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing him through a blend of seasoned insight and robust firm resources in Ohio.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Jared W
CFP®, Series 66
Lima, OH
Reservoir Wealth Management
Jared Walsh's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle income planning needs in Ohio, including managing tax strategies and retirement income sequencing. Based in Lima, OH, he works with Reservoir Wealth Management, which employs passive, asset-class-weighted portfolios and serves diverse clients, offering flexible fee structures including hourly and monthly options, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional approaches or fee models.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $388,839
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