Who they serve
Fee-only advisors for early-career professionals
Early-career professionals, in the first five to seven years of a high-earning career, have a short list of high-leverage decisions: debt structure, tax-advantaged savings, insurance, first real-estate decisions, and equity-comp choices. Small, one-time plans in this window can compound meaningfully.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 729 fee-only financial advisors who work with early-career professionals at 438 firms, most in Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. 53% hold the CFP certification. Of the 728 with fees on file, 78% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 729
- Firms
- 438
- Cities
- 338
- Hold the CFP
- 53%
- Other credentials: CFA 9% · CPA 4% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 728 with fees on file): percentage of assets 78% · hourly 37% · fixed fees 29% · one-time planning fee 27%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
Advisors who work with early-career professionals
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Koonce | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Christopher Laughhunn | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Cynthia Menker | Contour Financial | Orland Park | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| David Faskas | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| George Williams | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Grant Williams | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Hannah Gohmert | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jim Stanhouse | Stanhouse Financial Planning & Mgt. | Duluth | MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| John Kochevar | Kochevar Financial Planning, LLC | Grafton | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Jonathan Horst | The Horst Group | Denver | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joseph Brady | Rock Financial Planning | Arvada | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Joseph Williams | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Kyle Kuyat | Defining Wealth | Franklin | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Kyle Noack | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lantz Bowman | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lazetta Braxton | The Real Wealth Coterie | New Haven | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Lindy Venustus | Create, LLC | Bloomington | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Nathan Mateer Helping people understand their financial situation and showing them the real-world impact it has on their lives | Generations Financial Management | Heath | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Rachel Sloan | Sloan Advisory Group, Inc. | Glens Falls | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Maloney | Squam Lakes Financial Advisors, LLC | Holderness | AEP, MSFS | Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| Robin Brigham | Hager Investment Management Services | New London | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Salvatore Paternico | W&S Management Services | Rochester | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Keller | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Tom Taylor | Chesapeake Financial Advisors | Towson | CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Addison Delage CAPTRUST is a leading independent investment research and advisory firm providing comprehensive wealth management services to individuals and institutions. | CAPTRUST | Raleigh | CFA, CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Bridget Harkins | Wheels Up Wealth, Inc. | Benicia | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Carman Kubanda Holistic Financial, Tax, Estate, Business Planning from a boutique firm. | Innovative Wealth Building | Fort Worth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Garrett Smith Low Cost Direct Indexing and Securities Backed Lending and related services. PLAN for your future, KEEP more for your family, GROW for generations. Your Investment partner that manages your money like our own while considering taxes, estate, and business strategies. | Ascend Investment Partners | Ogden | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Guilian DiLeonardo Tax-efficient Wealth Management for high-income ($500k+) executives | Liberty One Wealth Advisors | Philadelphia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ian Weiner Reduce tax, optimize investments, grow preserve and protect your wealth - for generations. | Not listed | Bentonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jamie Mutinsky | Emissary Wealth | Hackensack | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jeffrey Drayton | Jeffrey A. Drayton Financial Group, Inc. | Maple Grove | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joe Ciliberti Helping Families & Business Owners Plan Retirement and Major Liquidity Events | Thayer Partners, LLC | Wyndmoor | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Kelli Ellison | Panoramic Financial Planning | Carmel | CFP, EA, Master of Science Accounting, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kenneth Butler | Butler Financial Services | Westlake Village | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Lauren Overzet We deliver a boutique planning experience for highly-compensated individuals and high-net-worth families who desire the partnership, service and knowledge of a team of financial professionals. | Civic Financial | Boston | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Lauren Williams Guiding your family’s wealth | ProsperPlan Wealth | Gold River | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Luke Melms We specialize in helping high-net-worth families build a customized Firm Foundation Wealth Strategy™ | Firm Foundation Family Wealth | Ft. Lauderdale | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Mark Cecchini Comprehensive wealth management and equity advice for people in tech/crypto with $2m+. | Quadrant Capital | Center Valley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Matthew Furlong | Furlong Investment Solutions | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Tracy | Principium Investments | Boulder | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Mitch Hamer The intersection of financial planning, investment management, and life plans for high performers. | Intersecting Wealth | Northbrook | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Ross Cutler We aim to be readily available to clients at all times. | King Tide Advisors | Stuart | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Ryan Furlong Tax Efficient Wealth Management for families who want to leave a legacy. | Parkwoods Wealth Partners | St Louis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ryan Landmark Financial Planner for families that want to know how the clock works, not just what time it is. | Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC | Sioux Falls | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Scott Swartz | AndersonLane Associates | Needham | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Skee Orr | Kinetic Wealth | Knoxville | AIF, ATP, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Steve Zakelj | Flatirons Wealth Management | Boulder | CFP | Hourly |
| Steven Evensen Gerber Kawasaki is a forward-thinking wealth and investment management firm based in Santa Monica that helps individuals and families build, grow, and protect their wealth through personalized financial planning, investment strategies, and equity-compensation expertise. | Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management | Santa Monica | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Taylor Harwood | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | CFP | Percentage of assets |
Guides
- Lower-income and early-career: where to get advice that fits
- What a one-time financial plan costs
- What an hourly financial planner costs
- Buying your first home: the money plan to make before you offer
- Pay off student loans or invest: how to decide
- Should you roll over your 401(k) when you change jobs?
- Financial planning when you get married
- Financial planning for a new baby: the first-year checklist