Seasoned financial advisors working with faith-focused clients 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 religious or faith-focused advisor when your financial decisions need to align closely with your spiritual values and ethical beliefs. The key risk is working with someone who overlooks how your faith influences your financial goals and choices.
- Faith integration. Confirm how they incorporate your religious principles into investment and planning decisions.
- Ethical investment options. Ask about their approach to selecting investments that comply with your faith's guidelines.
- Long-term spiritual alignment. See if they consider how your financial plan supports your ongoing faith commitments and charitable giving.
- Seasoned perspective. With decades of experience, these advisors understand the nuances of faith-based financial planning in Ohio's community context.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles P
Series 63
Circleville, OH
Edward Jones
Charles Pockras brings 45 years of experience and a Series 63 designation to his role at Edward Jones in Circleville, OH, making him well-equipped to address the financial needs of those seeking advisors with a religious or faith focus. His background as an adjunct professor at Circleville Bible College and expertise in charitable giving and retirement planning distinguish him from others, while Edward Jones' large-firm resources and a program fee of up to 1.35% annually provide a broad range of investment options.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Stanley R
Series 63, Series 65
Bowling Green, OH
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Stanley Riggs is well-suited for clients seeking financial guidance that aligns with religious and faith-based values, supported by his 38 years of experience and expertise in ESG and sustainable investing. Located in Bowling Green, OH, he offers flexible fee structures and works with a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, distinguishing him through his involvement in faith communities and access to Biblical Responsible Investing options.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Alan L
Series 63
Toledo, OH
Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.
Alan Lancz brings 44 years of experience advising high-net-worth clients in Ohio, including those with religious and faith-based financial priorities. His firm offers flat-fee and hourly pricing options, discretionary portfolio management, and a global investment approach emphasizing tax and risk management, which may appeal to clients seeking seasoned guidance aligned with their spiritual values and ethical beliefs.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $1,604,348
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Timothy S
Series 63, Series 66
Van Wert, OH
OneAscent Financial Services LLC
Timothy Stoller is well-suited for clients seeking financial guidance that respects religious and faith-based values, supported by his 25 years of experience and focus on religious/faith financial planning. Operating from Van Wert, OH, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services through OneAscent Financial Services LLC, a firm managing $2.61 billion and serving diverse clients including charitable organizations, which may appeal to those valuing ethical investment and community involvement.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $589,892
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Carl W
Series 66
Columbus, OH
Merrill
Carl Weise's extensive 27 years of experience and focus on religious and faith-based financial planning make him well-suited for clients seeking alignment of their financial decisions with spiritual values in Ohio. His expertise spans charitable giving, wealth management, and retirement income strategy, complemented by his role at Merrill, a large firm, and a fee structure of 1.10% AUM, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned insight with a broad client focus including executives and medical professionals.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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