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A trustworthy, experienced financial advisor is hard to find. Finding several under the same roof as your CPA is unprecedented. Welcome to Whitcomb & Hess. We are the only firm in the area that offers both CPA and Financial Services in-house. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to provide guidance in financial planning, investments, tax preparation, and accounting. Located in Ashland, Ohio, Whitcomb & Hess has passionately served people like you for more than 35 years.

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Monthly Market Recap - December 2021 Here is a recap of market performance for the month of December and 2021 overall: After a down month in November, investment returns rebounded in December. International stocks performed best, while US large cap and small cap stocks also had strong months. Bonds slightly declined. In 2021, investors were rewarded for owning stocks. All three stock categories increased by double digits. Bonds had a rather uneventful year and detracted from returns. But overall, for most investors with a diversified portfolio, 2021 was a positive year. View more
Quarterly Statements Walkthrough Ryan Gilmer walks through our new statement layout with information created for a sample client. (Sample client is not real, all information was sample information created for this purpose.) View more
Common Tax Mistakes When Selling a Home With home sales booming throughout much of the country, you may decide that now's the right time to put your abode on the market. If you do put your primary residence up for sale, try to steer clear of the following mistakes. View more