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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Weber | Weber Asset Management | Lake Success | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| John Desimone | Peddock Capital Advisors | Braintree | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Lopez Experienced entrepreneurs helping business owners pay less in taxes and build wealth. | Truvize Financial Planning | El Paso | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Josh Womack Your personal wealth manager, advising on and managing both public and private investments. | Womack Financial | Dallas | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Justin Mayo | Sierra Wealth Strategies | El Cajon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Justin McCurdy | Bridge Financial Planning | Valapariso | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Katelyn Mahon | Peddock Capital Advisors | Braintree | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Katie Macdonald | MacDonald Wealth Management | Mansfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Larry Sprung Bringing JOY to Your Money Journey™ | Mitlin Financial, Inc | Hauppauge | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Louis Guajardo | Moonshot Planning | Montclair | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Mark Farrelly | Cairn Wealth Management | Vancouver | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Simmons | Peddock Capital Advisors | Braintree | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Purtill | Purtill Financial | Cleveland Heights | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Sabatino | Sabadoodle | Princeton | CFP | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| Michael Troxell Financial planning for folks with stock options and RSUs | Modern Financial Planning | Oakland | CPA | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Patrick Cicchetti I help 7-figure service-based business owners simplify their finances, minimize taxes, and buy back time—so they can focus on life beyond the business. | Ryse Capital Management | Rochester | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Patrick Mason | Cairn Wealth Management | Vancouver | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Phillip Durbin I help rural and middle-income families to learn about personal finance so that they can great Generational Wealth and change their families futures. | Generational Wealth Development | Cameron | Not listed | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Rick Prime | HFG Trust | Kennewick | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Riley Adams We offer tax, accounting, financial planning, and investment advisory services for small-to-midsize businesses, wealth advisory clients, and high-net worth individuals. | Daniel M Kavanaugh CPA Inc | Pleasanton | CPA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Robert Maher | Virgil Wealth Advisory | Cincinnati | CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Robert Pearson | HFG Trust | Kennewick | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ryan Canfield Helping Millennials simplify their life so they can continue to experience life today, while also saving for the future. | Victus Wealth Management | Enola | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Samuel Deane Financial advice for startup founders and tech employees with equity compensation. | Rora Wealth | Atlanta | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Sarah Irving | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sarah Yakel | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Kopelman We help high net income/ high worth business owners manage their entire financial life. | AllStreet Wealth | Carmel | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Thomas Manetta I take great pride in having built a business that truly honors my clients best interests without interference from anything. This allows me to help my clients, without hurting them. | Manetta Wealth Management | San Ramon | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Trent Colledge | Sunset Retire | Provo | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tyler Hunt | Sunset Retire | Provo | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Wang | HFG Trust | Kennewick | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| 5T Wealth Management Financial advisory firm in Napa with a focus on clients needing comprehensive financial planning and sophisticated investment solutions. | 5T Wealth Management | Napa | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Adrienne Fox | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Alistair Huong | AdventEdge Financial | Apison | ChFC | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Amanda Ansell | OLIO Financial Planning | Blacksburg | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Amanda Hopkins Clouser | RCS Financial Planning | Annapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Amy Fisher | WebsterRogers Financial Advisors | Florence | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Amy Moore | OLIO Financial Planning | Blacksburg | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Andrew Hager | Hager Investment Management Services | New London | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Andrew Miller | OLIO Financial Planning | Mclean | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ann Herrero | DF Direct | London | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Anthony Parr | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Arv Vilutis | Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors | Houston | ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Ashley Perlmutter | Sherman Wealth | Gaithersburg | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Austin Drake | Sterneck Capital Management | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Bradley Sherman | Sherman Wealth | Gaithersburg | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Boswell | Newbridge Wealth Management | Malden | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Brown | PlanVest | Blair | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian McKnight | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brian Talbott | OLIO Financial Planning | Mclean | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
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