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Find Top Financial Advisors in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, the state capital of Ohio, is the most populous city in the entire state of Ohio and second most populous city in the midwest just behind Chicago. Compared to other midwestern cities, Columbus is known for its low cost of living, at 10% lower than the national average; but, since the wages are lower than the national average as well, getting an experienced financial advisor to provide you with the right advice could be crucial to planning for your financial future. Choosing which financial advisor would work best for your financial situation could be daunting with almost 2000 or more financial advisors to choose from. That's where WiserAdvisor comes in: it's our mission to help you connect with vetted fiduciary financial advisors that would best suit your requirements.


We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards. You need a financial advisor who will understand your specific financial situation, and has the relevant financial qualifications in Columbus, Ohio.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Columbus, Ohio

Last Updated - May 30, 2025

Columbus has 4 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Columbus, Ohio have an average of 26 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Columbus, Ohio mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Columbus, Ohio

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
8800 Lyra Drive,
Suite 220,
Columbus, OH 43219
Not Disclosed $205,600,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Only
Sequoia Financial Group
5000 Horizons Dr.,
Columbus, OH 43220
Not Disclosed Not Specified $0 Fee-Based
Brian Mills
CFP®
MILLS FINANCIAL PLANNING,INC.
5910 Wilcox Place,
Suite F,
Dublin, OH 43016
27 Years $0 $100,000 Fee-Based
Doug Kinsey
CFP®, CIMA®, AIF®
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
2305 Far Hills Avenue,
Suite 206,
Dayton, OH 45419
25 Years $300,000,000 $1,000,000 Fee-Only

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Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 8800 Lyra Drive,
Suite 220,
Columbus,
OH
43219
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 117756
Series 7

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 5000 Horizons Dr.,
Columbus,
OH
43220
Phone Number 888-225-3777

About Sequoia Financial Group

Sequoia Financial Group

Sequoia uses the depth of our resources and the diversity of our talent to bring the right advisory team to every client. To do so, we've built a team culture where advisors and technicians can focus on specialization that matches their clients' needs. We bring clarity through our planning advice and asset management, accelerated by our custom technology platform and operational expertise. You are the central figure in your financial story, and you deserve an advisory team that will create an experience that is Built For You. Sequoia Financial Group offers full-service, comprehensive wealth management services. Wealth Planning - Our specialized, in-house Wealth Planning team takes a holistic approach to your finances, delivering comprehensive financial analysis, personalized strategies, and a built-for-you wealth plan you can put into action right away. Asset Management - Our team of investment experts is committed to achieving results for you. We employ a data-driven approach, meticulously and continuously evaluating the investment landscape. Family Office Services - Sequoia Sentinel serves families of exceptional means through long-term thinking, comprehensive planning, and robust investment capabilities. We prioritize preserving your legacy. What you can expect from Sequoia Financial Group: Objectivity - We are fiduciaries, we strive to simplify complex financial decisions so that our clients can take center stage. Service Across The Full Wealth Continuum - We proudly serve clients with diverse sources and substance of wealth, leveraging our operational expertise to support advisory teams focused on clients they love. Specialized Teams - We empower advisor teams to prioritize planning for and being with their clients. Our advisors and technical specialists are empowered to build practice groups with similar needs and expectations.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2071799
Firm CRD# 10299
Series 6, 7, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions


Office Location 5910 Wilcox Place,
Suite F,
Dublin,
OH
43016
Phone Number 614-504-0402

Brian has more than 30 years of experience. He holds the following securities registrations: Series 6, 7, and 63, as well as the Ohio Life/Health insurance licenses. He has experience in personal financial planning with individuals and families. Brian completed his Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP®) in 1992. Brian has extensive experience in wealth accumulation, education, family legacy, and retirement planning. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He is a member of the Central Ohio FPA. He is currently teaching financial planning courses at Franklin University as an adjunct professor.

About Mills Financial Planning,Inc.

We provide comprehensive financial planning services for those retired or planning to retire in the next 5 to 10 years. Brian has more than 28 years of experience and is an Investment Advisor Representative with Cetera Advisors. He holds the following securities registrations: Series 6, 7, and 63, as well as Ohio Life/Health insurance licenses. He has over 20 years of experience in personal financial planning with individuals and families. Brian completed his Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP®) in 1992. Brian has extensive experience in wealth accumulation, education, family legacy, and retirement planning. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He is a member of the Central Ohio FPA.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 1223159
Firm CRD# 140643
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 2305 Far Hills Avenue,
Suite 206,
Dayton,
OH
45419
Phone Number 855-752-6644

Doug Kinsey CFP®, CIMA®, AIFA® Partner Doug Kinsey is a partner in Artifex Financial Group, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm based in Dayton, Ohio. Doug has over 25 years experience in financial services, and has been a CFP Certificant since 1999. Additionally, he holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst certifications as well as Certified Investment Management Analyst. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and also completed the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Investment Management Education Program Additionally, Doug has received his master's of liberal arts in management degree from Harvard University in 2020. Doug's passion for financial planning is rooted in investments. He read books on investing as a child and has always found the idea of learning about companies, discovering new ideas, and finding hidden values to be extremely exciting. He does not believe in the abuses of Modern Portfolio Theory or an over-reliance on statistics and indexing. Active management is not dead, but the way it is approached should be. Common sense and careful investing are what is required to be a successful investor. Artifex Financial Group was founded in 2007 by Doug and his business partner, Darren Harp. Artifex currently advises over $300,000,000 in assets and serves 300 client households and corporate pension plans. In addition to personal financial advice, AFG provides active investment management, estate planning, tax preparation and planning and private market investments for accredited investors.

About Artifex Financial Group, LLC

Artifex Financial Group, LLC

Artifex Financial Group is a Fee-Only Comprehensive Wealth Management firm with offices in Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio. We work with our clients at any of our convenient offices or virtually wherever you are. In addition to general financial planning advice, we provide tax preparation and planning; investment management; pre-retirement readiness planning; business valuation and improvement consulting; college planning and a variety of other services. We are fiduciaries for our clients and place your interests first and foremost. Our team has a wide variety of expertise that we can put to work for you.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Columbus, Ohio (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
NATIONWIDE FUND ADVISORS
10 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
135 130 $78,252,229,704
A percentage of AUM
DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
325 John H. Mcconnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215
127 3811 $30,011,530,941
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
One Nationwide Plaza, 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215
429 273511 $14,333,000,000
A percentage of AUM
NATIONWIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
One Nationwide Plaza, Mail Code 1-05-602, Columbus, OH 43215
203 14 $13,593,232,338
A percentage of AUM, Other (COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN AFFILIATED CLIENTS)
HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
41 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
483 32956 $5,196,750,113
A percentage of AUM
ROCKBRIDGE CAPITAL, LLC
4124 Worth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219-4026
112 22 $4,347,529,128
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
HAMILTON CAPITAL
5025 Arlington Centre Blvd, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43220
79 8483 $4,219,857,272
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC
4111 Worth Ave., #510, Columbus, OH 43219-3599
32 977 $2,054,390,311
A percentage of AUM, Other (FINANCIAL PLANNING FEE CALCULATED ON TOTAL NET WORTH)
WINDSOR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
2130 Quarry Trails Dr, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43228
19 1428 $1,981,102,320
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (A COMBINATION OF 1 & 4)
GRYPHON FINANCIAL PARTNERS
325 John H. Mcconnell Blvd., Suite 425, Columbus, OH 43215
24 2278 $1,760,133,437
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (RETAINER, SERVICE FEES, OR COMBINATION)
ACCOLADE ASSET/LIABILITY ADVISORY SERVICES
8700 Orion Place, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43240-2078
6 41 $1,462,297,994
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
FILLMORE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
4145 Powell Rd., Columbus, OH 43065-8066
25 4 $1,390,000,000
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
MEYERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
4100 Horizons Drive, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43220
10 690 $1,312,100,000
A percentage of AUM
AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
150 E. Broad St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
19 1912 $864,294,929
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
THE JOSEPH GROUP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
605 South Front Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
22 768 $811,713,398
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees

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