CFP®-certified financial advisors working with military members and veterans 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 are transitioning from military service or managing veterans' benefits, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges you face. Without this expertise, you might miss out on optimizing benefits or navigating complex military-related financial rules. CFP® certification means these advisors have comprehensive financial planning training, including military-specific considerations.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they incorporate VA benefits and military pensions into your overall financial plan.
- Transition planning. Ask how they support shifts from active duty to civilian life, including income changes and healthcare coverage.
- Tax considerations. Military income and benefits can have special tax rules; ensure they know how to handle these nuances.
- Experience with military families. Military life affects family finances uniquely; check for understanding of deployments, relocations, and survivor benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patrick H
CFP®, Series 66
Hartville, OH
Edward Jones
Patrick Helderman is well-equipped to assist military members and veterans in Ohio, combining his CFP® certification with firsthand military experience as a U.S. Army National Guard helicopter pilot. His expertise includes retirement plans for business owners, business succession, and estate planning, which complements his military specialty. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on military benefits.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Joshua G
CFP®, Series 66
Columbus, OH
Milestones Financial
Joshua Gallogly's CFP® certification and focus on military and veterans in Ohio equip him to address the unique financial challenges faced by this group, including tax nuances and retirement income strategies. Operating independently with flat-fee and hourly pricing, he offers personalized planning through Milestones Financial in Columbus, leveraging five years of experience and an asset-class based investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors with broader or commission-based models.
Experience: 5 years
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Eric O
CFP®
Oakton, VA
Olsen Family Financial, LLC
Eric Olsen is well-equipped to assist military members and veterans in Ohio with his CFP® certification and deep understanding of military financial nuances, including benefits and transition planning. His decade of experience, combined with a PhD focused on military finance and real estate, sets him apart, along with his flat-fee and hourly pricing options and a personal commitment to serving military families.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $304,348
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