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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Nix | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Sarah Racek | OLIO Financial Planning | Blacksburg | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Sarah Williams | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Sloane Bennett | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Spencer Werres | OLIO Financial Planning | Mclean | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Stephen Troutman | Troutman Wealth Management | Malvern | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Tatum Duffie | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Figgatt | Portolan Financial | Durham | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Trigg Williamson | Advisor.com | Charlotte | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Vanessa Alanis | Black Dog Wealth | Manassas | CFP, ChFC | Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| Victoria Ward | Financial Lifestyle Management | Greenville | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Vincent Barbera | Newbridge Wealth Management | Bryn Mawr | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Wanda Williams | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| William Hardaway | WebsterRogers Financial Advisors | Florence | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Abigail Kovach | Kovach Financial Planning, LLC. | Lafayette | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Adam Vaal | Vaal Financial | Indianapolis | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Arynton Hardy I work with tech employees, founders, and high-performers navigating equity, liquidity events, and non-traditional income. | Savvy | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Brianna Shealey Helping clients find clarity of their financial future while humanizing the financial planning experience. | Buena Vista Financial Planning LLC | Decatur | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Carey Tafelsky | Old Mission Investment | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Carlie Campuzano | Millennial Wealth Management | Broomfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Carly Purtill | Purtill Financial | Willoughby | PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Charles Johnson | Differential Planning | Silverdale | CFA | Hourly |
| Christina Light | Emissary Wealth | Hackensack | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Christopher Cacchiola | Emissary Wealth | Hackensack | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Christopher Rich | EnRich Financial Partners | Madison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Christopher Villaire | Villaire Financial | Grand Rapids | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Clayton Gardner Award-winning modern wealth management firm for high earning professionals. | Titan | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Connor Oak | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Dane May DePaolo & May Strategic Wealth is a modern, boutique financial advisory firm helping high earners and high net-worth individuals grow and protect their wealth through personalized investment strategies and forward-thinking planning. | D&M Strategic Wealth | Irvine | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Elaine Rich | EnRich Financial Partners | Madison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ethan Brown | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Fradel Barber The World Changers empowers individuals and businesses with financial education, tools, and strategies to build wealth and secure their future. | The World Changers | Miami | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Grayson Hofferber | Millennial Wealth Management | Broomfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Gregory Hart | Haddon Wealth Management | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Harrison Oakes | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Holger Berndt | Rssic | San Francisco | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ian Browning | Peddock Capital Advisors | Braintree | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Gorzynski We increase your company value by 72% to prepare for a sale | Certified Exit Planners | Charlotte | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Macdonald | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jesse Celeste Artistic Wealth was created for endowments, entrepreneurs, and pre-retirees/retirees who want custom tailored planning, a wealth partner who listens and acts in the best interest of the client. | Artistic Wealth | Red Bank | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jillian Brooks | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| John Lacey | Pacific Point Wealth Management | Carlsbad | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Julianne Erhart-Graves | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Kyle McCune | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Lamberto Torres | Mayfield Advisors | Palo Alto | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lindsay Fitzpatrick | Old Mission Investment | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lori Slaughter | Millennial Wealth Management | Amarillo | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Margaret Gooley | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Mark Recker | Recker Financial | Bay City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Torres | Mayfield Advisors | Palo Alto | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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