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Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

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Client assets under management

$261,664,703

Clients

434

14% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

87

High

Average account size

$602,914

About

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum and sponsors advisory services for employer‑sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, asset management (discretionary and non‑discretionary), retirement plan consulting, and participant account management. The firm provides written financial plans and one‑topic consulting engagements in addition to ongoing portfolio management for individual and plan clients.

Investment management is implemented through customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation, with access to model portfolios via Altruist’s Model Marketplace and the use of sub‑advisers when appropriate; portfolios are monitored and rebalanced periodically. For retirement plans the firm provides both fiduciary and non‑fiduciary services—ranging from participant education and QDIA management to discretionary plan‑level investment management—and uses third‑party platforms to manage held‑away participant accounts.

What is distinctive for a team firm is that Kiplinger operates a wrap fee program and discloses that some associates are registered representatives of Private Client Services, LLC and licensed insurance agents who may earn commissions on securities or insurance sales, which creates potential conflicts of interest. The firm is a small team (five advisors) managing approximately $261.7 million in discretionary assets for about 434 client relationships and highlights participant education and retirement plan services as a core, actively delivered offering.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning consulting services charged as fixed fees generally between $300 and $10,000, negotiable based on complexity.

Percentage

Negotiable between 0.70% and 2.00% annually (annual management fee range)

Commissions

Commissions for sale of securities and insurance products payable to some associates as registered representatives or licensed insurance agents, separate from advisory fees.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000

Main office location

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

24 Remick Blvd

Springboro OH 45066-9557, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Florida · Indiana · Kentucky · Maryland · North Carolina · Ohio · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Thomas P

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Springboro, OH

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

Thomas Phillips is a financial advisor at Kiplinger Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he works as a ride-share driver in Springboro, OH. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets and constructs customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Michael P

Series 65

Springboro, OH

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

Michael Purcell is a financial advisor with Kiplinger Wealth Advisors in Springboro, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kiplinger Wealth Advisors, he was self-employed and has held positions at Maryland University, Duke University, Elon University, and Centerville High School. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets and offers customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation, along with participant education and enrollment services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Brad K

Series 63

Springboro, OH

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

Brad Kiplinger is a financial advisor at Kiplinger Wealth Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Kiplinger Investment Advisors LLC since 1998, as well as Securities America Inc. and Private Client Services. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets for several hundred client accounts.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Paul P

Series 63

Springboro, OH

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

Paul Purcell is a financial advisor with Kiplinger Wealth Advisors in Springboro, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Senior Financial Group since 2000 and has held roles at Private Client Services and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and owner of Senior Financial Insurance Agency, focusing on insurance and tax planning. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets and offers customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation, along with a range of retirement plan services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Douglas K

Series 63

Springboro, OH

Kiplinger Wealth Advisors

Douglas Koogler is a financial advisor with Kiplinger Wealth Advisors in Springboro, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Securities America, Wealth Management Group Inc., and LPL Financial before joining Kiplinger Investment Advisors LLC in 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent contractor involved in insurance and annuity sales and service. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets and constructs customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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