Financial Planning

We help you establish a financial foundation for your unique situation and goals

Financial Planning

We help you establish a financial foundation for your unique situation and goals

Cincinnati-based financial planning for clients across the country.

We engage in an ongoing, collaborative process to help you confidently pursue your dreams.

We engage in an ongoing, collaborative process to help you confidently pursue your dreams.  

Financial Planning is an ongoing, collaborative process that helps maximize your potential for meeting life goals. By understanding your entire financial life, as well as your family’s vision, values, and future financial needs, we can develop and continually fine-tune a personalized strategy. And with a real-time, cloud-based financial plan, you can confidently pursue your dreams.

Megan Hammann meeting with clients at the Wealth Quest office.

Comprehensive Financial Support

With our integrated team of seasoned professionals all sitting at the same table, your comprehensive financial plan will inform and impact how we approach investments, taxes, and estate planning. From savings for retirement and education, to multi-year tax planning and risk management, Wealthquest comes alongside you to help you navigate the ever-changing financial and legislative landscapes the future will bring.

Our Financial Planning services are about more than charts and graphs. Your financial plan reflects you, your life, and the lives you want to touch along the way. That's why our financial advisors want to know your story, financial goals, and dreams you have for the future. Only then can we develop a customized plan and strategy that aligns with your goals and makes your story one that inspires those around you.

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Customized Plan & Strategy

Our Financial Planning services are about more than charts and graphs. Your financial plan reflects you, your life, and the lives you want to touch along the way. That's why our financial advisors want to know your story, financial goals, and dreams you have for the future.

Only then can we develop a customized plan and strategy that aligns with your goals and makes your story one that inspires those around you.

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Our 6-Step Approach to the Financial Planning Process:

Financial Planning is an ongoing, collaborative process that helps maximize your potential for meeting life goals.
Some areas we'll explore during the financial planning process are:

Cash Flow Management

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Cashflow Analysis

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Debt Management

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Annual Savings Target

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Track Spending / Budgeting Tools

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Employee Stock Option Analysis

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Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies

Retirement Planning

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Personalized Retirement Savings Strategy

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Social Security & Medicare Planning

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Roth Conversion Analysis

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Small Business Retirement Plan Consultation

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Review of Company Benefits

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Monte Carlo Simulation Stress Testing

Education Planning

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Tax Efficient Saving Strategies

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Annual Education Savings Targets

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Education Expenses Payment Strategies

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School Specific Affordability Analysis

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FAFSA Assistance

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Birkman Personality Assessment

Risk Management

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Objective Needs-Based Insurance Assessments

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Existing Insurance Policy Review

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Client Investment Risk Tolerance Evaluation

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Audit of Liability Risk

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Estate Plan Design Audit

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Emergency Fund Recommendation

Charitable Strategies

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Charitable Trust Design

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Gifting of Highly Appreciated Assets

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

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Donor Advised Fund Analysis

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Family Gifting Strategies

Qualitative Conversation Starters

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WQ Priorities

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My Money Motivator

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Family Vision Course

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Family Fire Drill

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Empowering Clients
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Wealthquest clients can access their own personal financial website to track their financial plan in real-time. Here, you can link outside investment accounts, track your spending, and access important financial planning documents via an online vault.

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Google Reviews

My wife and I have been with WealthQuest over 11 years and have been very pleased with our financialresults and their total approach to financial planning. Our advisor is James Lenhoff, who has been excellent in every way. That said, everyone in the WealthQuest organization we have worked with over the years has been outstanding. Some of the qualities that stand out are their professionalism, comprehensive approach to financial planning, responsiveness, communication skills and integrity. Also, their financial reporting apps are excellent and allow their clients to view their WealthQuest financial portfolios along with other portfolios they may have.

-Wealthquest Client Since 2010

(This is an uncompensated testimonial. There are no known conflicts of interest.)

Always top class working with the team at WQ. If you're looking for a financial advisor who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about your financial well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Sam. You won't be disappointed!

-Wealthquest Client Since 2018

(This is an uncompensated testimonial. There are no known conflicts of interest.)

I have used the services at Wealthquest for the last 9 years, and I have the deepest gratitude for all that they have done. They have been a source of wisdom and leadership through all of life's curveballs.  I have built deep trust with the entire organization but especially Wade.  He is a brilliant professional who is also warm and genuine.  I strongly recommend WQ!

-Wealthquest Client Since 2015

(This is an uncompensated testimonial. There are no known conflicts of interest.)

As a business owner, working with Wealthquest has been a fantastic experience. Michael does an excellent job educating us on the financial options available and helps paint a clear picture of what each decision means for our future. He’s been incredibly flexible as our family and business have grown, ensuring our financial plan evolves with us. I highly recommend Michael and Wealthquest for anyone seeking knowledgeable and personalized financial guidance.

-Wealthquest Client Since 2022

(This is an uncompensated testimonial. There are no known conflicts of interest.)

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One Team. One Plan. One Simple Fee.

Discover our approach to coordinated wealth management where your investments, financial planning, tax preparation, and estate planning services are offered by one team of professionals, all under one roof, for one simple fee.

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