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Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

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Client assets under management

$43,700,000

Clients

70

7% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

35

Low

Average account size

$624,286

About

Schuler Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a mix of ongoing financial planning and investment management as well as project-based planning and coaching. Services described in the brochure include retirement and distribution planning, tax projections, education funding, estate preservation, reviews of insurance and beneficiary designations, and ongoing access for financial questions.

The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance and employs fundamental analysis for security selection; accounts may be managed on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis and are reviewed regularly for rebalancing and tax‑loss harvesting opportunities. Schuler also uses a model marketplace available through its custodian to implement model portfolios, while retaining responsibility for suitability and investment decisions.

What distinguishes Schuler from many peers is its fee approach: the firm does not generally rely on percentage‑of‑AUM advisory fees and instead uses fixed annual and project engagement arrangements, and it may pass through separate custodial platform fees when subscribing to model portfolios. As a relatively young, two‑advisor practice, the firm recently added financial coaching to its planning services and emphasizes planning-driven relationships alongside investment management.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Stock option exercise strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Self-Employed Retired

Demographic focus

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.

Main office location

Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450

Columbus OH 43240, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Derrick S

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66

Columbus, OH

Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

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.

Stock option exercise strategy Annuities Self-Employed Retired Married/Couples/Partners
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Dean S

Series 63, Series 65

Columbus, OH

Schuler Wealth Planning LLC

Dean Schuler is a financial advisor at Schuler Wealth Planning LLC in Columbus, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at PDS Planning, Inc. for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Schuler coaches wrestling at Shanahan Jr. High in Lewis Center, OH. Schuler Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment management, and coaching services. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employs fundamental analysis for security selection, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Stock option exercise strategy Annuities Self-Employed Retired Married/Couples/Partners
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