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PDS Planning Employee Spotlight – Tad Herrington

With a strong foundation in finance and a passion for helping others find clarity in their financial journey, Tad Harrington CFP®, brings both expertise and empathy to his role at PDS Planning. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Tad has more than a decade of experience…

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Kevin M. Doll – Meritorious Service Award

Kevin Doll Honored with Meritorious Service Award from The Ohio State University  We are proud to share that Kevin M. Doll, CFP®, MS, has been selected to receive the Meritorious Service Award at the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards reception on October 2, 2025, at The Ohio…

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PDS Planning Employee Spotlight – Josh Underhill

Born and raised in Plain City, Ohio, Josh Underhill is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University and the newest member of the PDS Planning team. As an Associate Paraplanner, he supports the team through research, meeting preparation, and client service while taking the opportunity to learn from the rest of the team daily.…

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Celebrating Growth: PDS Planning Announces Team Promotions

PDS Planning is proud to announce the promotions of three outstanding team members—Beth McCampbell, FPQP™, Joel Bleskey, CFP®, and Jill Olding. Each embodies our values of personalized service, team collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to client success. At PDS, people come first. The relationships we build — with our clients and with each other —…

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Joel Bleskey Obtains CFP® Certification

PDS Planning Congratulates Joel Bleskey on Earning CFP® Certification  PDS Planning is pleased to announce that Joel Bleskey has obtained his CFP® certification. After successfully passing the CFP® exam in March 2024, Joel has now completed the experience requirement, meeting all the standards set by CFP Board for certification.   An Associate Paraplanner with PDS, Joel…

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2025 Annual Letter to Stakeholders

2024 will be a memorable and pivotal year when the book is written on PDS. It really is hard to believe it’s over. What made it so memorable? The incredible achievements and the wonderful people who helped make it possible. 2024 can be summarized in three words: Growth, Technology, and Reach. Growth There are lot…

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PDS Summer Update!

Posted: 8/26/2024 As we start to transition into fall, we’re reflecting on our unforgettable summer adventures and many memories made. Our travels took us far and wide including San Diego, Cape Cod, Colorado, the Carolinas, Florida and Michigan. Along the way, our team indulged in lots of cake and ice cream, golf, breweries, and of…

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What We Are Reading

Posted: 06/13/2024 At PDS Planning, we believe true wealth isn’t just about amassing money, but rather the full life we live. In our recent article, Living a Richer Life, we noted that a rich life can and should include a variety of priorities, including hobbies. That got us thinking about one of our favorite hobbies,…

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PDS Planning Employee Spotlight – Karl Lemke

PDS Planning Employee Spotlight – Karl Lemke At PDS Planning, we constantly strive to attract exceptional, creative professionals to become part of our team. We are excited to present Karl Lemke, who has recently joined us as our latest Associate Planner. Keep reading to get to know Karl! Tell us a little bit about yourself.…

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Clippers Night Recap

At PDS Planning, we believe in regular engagement with our clients. And on July 27 we got to spend the evening rooting for our very own Columbus Clippers with over 170 of you! The sun was scorching but the Clippers were looking hot! Debuting new uniforms, the Clippers transformed into Los Veleros de Columbus as…

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