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Derrick Schuler

Advisor at Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

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Location

Columbus, OH 43240

Credentials

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

2 years

About

Derrick Schuler is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schuler Wealth Planning LLC in Columbus, OH. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for 12 years. Schuler Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and financial coaching. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing fundamental analysis and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Client services

Based on Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

Stock option exercise strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

Self-Employed Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

Married/Couples/Partners

Fee options

Fixed

Project based financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $6,500 based on complexity

Percentage

Under $500,000 - $500,000: $0 additional fee $500,000 - $1,000,000: $1,500/year additional fee $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: $3,500/year additional fee $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: $7,500/year additional fee $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: $12,500/year additional fee $10,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

Financial coaching charged at $400 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $150,000 Minimum fee: Base fees ranging from $4,000 to $6,500 depending on client type; additional fees based on investable assets from $0 to $12,500 for assets under $10 million; fees for $10M+ are negotiable Fee-only: Fees are fixed or hourly; no commissions received.

Location

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450

Columbus, OH 43240

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

2013 - 2025 (12 years)

Disclosures

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