Seasoned, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Springfield, OH
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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating the nuances of ESG investing, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment selection beyond just labeling funds as sustainable.
- Risk and return balance. Confirm they consider how ESG factors impact both potential gains and risks, not just ethical goals.
- Local tax awareness. Municipal income taxes vary by city in Ohio; check how they factor this into your overall plan.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors have seen ESG investing evolve and can guide you through changing market and regulatory landscapes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFA®, CIC
Xenia, OH
James Investment Research Inc
Brian Shepardson brings 25 years of experience and CFA® and CIC credentials to ESG and sustainable investing, applying a multi-disciplinary investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis. Based in nearby Xenia, OH, he offers flat-fee financial planning and manages portfolios with specialized strategies like direct indexing, serving a diverse client base including individuals and charitable organizations.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,404,122
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Carla B
Series 63, Series 65
Fairborn, OH
Primerica Advisors
Carla Buxa brings 26 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and income planning, which is valuable for clients in Springfield, OH seeking seasoned guidance. Affiliated with Primerica Advisors, a large firm with a tiered wrap fee structure and discretionary asset management, she serves individual and high-net-worth clients, differentiating her through a comprehensive investment approach and local market familiarity.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Timothy W
Series 63, Series 65
London, OH
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Timothy Wright brings 39 years of experience and specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, integrating asset-class model allocations and Biblical Responsible Investing strategies. Based in nearby London, OH, he offers flexible fee structures including AUM and hourly rates, serving individual clients and charitable organizations, which distinguishes him from others focused solely on local Springfield advisors.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Kenneth S
Series 63, Series 66
Springfield, OH
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.
Kenneth Spicer II brings 22 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, working within Fifth Third Securities' large-firm environment that offers multiple discretionary managed-account options. His expertise includes passive/index investing and tax-loss harvesting, with a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing him by combining seasoned knowledge with a broad service platform in Springfield, OH.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $230,450
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Richard F
Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, OH
Ameriprise
Richard Foreman brings 24 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, working within a large firm that manages $6.3 billion in assets. His expertise includes options and derivatives strategies as well as tax-loss harvesting, which complements his ESG focus. Operating in Springfield, OH, he offers a 2.00% AUM fee for GPS Premier Separate Account clients, providing a model-driven, discretionary portfolio management approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $471,167
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