A Financial Advisor With A "Wall Street" To "Main Street" Approach
I'm Art Saylor, an independent financial advisor and have devoted more than 20 years helping working families develop and reach real financial goals. There are no account minimums and no corporate sales pitches-just us doing what is best for you.
A Financial Advisor, Legacy Planner, & Insurance Consultant; All in One!
I opened my first office on Walnut Street in Coshocton in 2016, and six years later I added a second location in Newcomerstown. Our services are accessible to people who feel more comfortable meeting in person, and we also offer online meetings for more flexibility.
Financial Planning
A full picture of where you stand today and where you want to end up, built around your actual life, not a template.
Retirement Planning
Social Security timing, income sequencing, and drawdown strategy so your savings last as long as you need them to.
Legacy Planning
Beneficiary strategy and wealth transfer planning, coordinated with your CPA and attorney so nothing falls through the cracks later.
Insurance
Life insurance and final expense coverage discussed honestly, as one piece of your plan rather than the whole pitch.
Your Financial Situation Deserves A Plan
I have built my practice around families who are often overlooked by bigger firms: Medical Professionals figuring out retirement benefits, Teachers navigating STRS Ohio changes, and long-tenured Industrial Workers who have never had anyone walk them through what they have actually accumulated. If that sounds like you, there is a page built specifically around your situation.
Twenty Years of Verifiable, Independent Financial Guidance
I am registered with FINRA and verified on BrokerCheck, and I work under Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as my broker-dealer. I am an independent financial advisor which means my recommendations aren't built around proprietary products that I am required to sell. I have built my reputation for over 20 years by a "clients first" approach. I also attend numerous seminars throughout the country each year to provide our clients with the best recommendations possible.
Financial Planning That Meets You Where You Are
The first meeting isn't a pitch, it's a conversation about where you stand right now, not where you think you should be by now. Bring your questions, your statements, even your uncertainty, and we'll figure out the next step together.
Common Questions About Working With a Financial Advisor
How can I find the best financial advisor?
The right advisor depends on your situation, but the questions to ask are the same everywhere: are they independent, are they verified on BrokerCheck, and do they know your specific goals rather than a generic plan. I've served families across Coshocton and beyond since 2003 and built my practice around exactly those standards.
How do I find a financial advisor near me?
Start local. An advisor with an office in Coshocton or Newcomerstown, verifiable FINRA registration, and years of visible community involvement is easier to check up on than a name from a call center. I have offices in both towns, and my BrokerCheck record is public.
What makes an independent financial advisor different from one at a big bank?
An independent advisor isn't required to sell a parent company's products. I work through Cambridge Investment Research as my broker-dealer, but the plan I build for you is based on your goals, not a quota tied to a specific product line.
Do I need a lot of money saved before I talk to a financial advisor?
No. I don't set account minimums, and I've spent my career working with nurses, teachers, and factory workers who assumed planning wasn't for them yet. If you're trying to do this right, that's reason enough to start.
What happens during a free consultation?
We talk. I ask about your current situation, your concerns, and what retirement or your financial goals actually look like to you. There's no obligation and no sales pressure, it's the starting point for a plan, not the plan itself.
Do you serve clients outside Coshocton and Newcomerstown?
Yes. While my offices are in Coshocton and Newcomerstown, I'm licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, and Texas, so I can work with existing clients and new families across those states.
