# Financial advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana

> For early-career professionals in Indiana, talk to a fee-only planner who charges flat or hourly fees and has no asset minimum. You need decisions more than portfolio management, so a one-time plan or a low subscription is often enough. Records to start with include Justin McCurdy of Bridge Financial Planning, Brendan Crews of Daviman Financial and Brent Perry of Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC.

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/early-career-professionals/indiana/
31 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026.
Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions.

## Which financial advisor should I talk to early in your career in Indiana?

For early-career professionals in Indiana, talk to a fee-only planner who charges flat or hourly fees and has no asset minimum. You need decisions more than portfolio management, so a one-time plan or a low subscription is often enough. Records to start with include Justin McCurdy of Bridge Financial Planning, Brendan Crews of Daviman Financial and Brent Perry of Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC.

- [Justin McCurdy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-mccurdy/), Bridge Financial Planning, Valapariso. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, percentage of assets.
- [Brendan Crews](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-crews/), Daviman Financial, Fishers. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- [Brent Perry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brent-perry/), Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC, Indianapolis. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.
- [Drew Feutz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/drew-feutz/), Migration Wealth Management, LLC, Avon. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- [Julianne Erhart-Graves](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/julianne-erhart-graves/), Reify Wealth Advisors, Indianapolis. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
- [Seth Shepherd](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/seth-shepherd/), Pillar Wealth, Franklin. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.

## How many fee-only financial advisors in Indiana work with early-career professionals?

The Wellspent public graph lists 31 fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana, at 16 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

## Where are fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana located?

Of the 31 fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana, 10 are in Indianapolis, followed by 6 in Lafayette and 4 in Kokomo.

## How do fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana is a percentage of assets, used by 65% of the 31 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 45% charge fixed fees and 32% charge by the hour.

## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Indiana?

Fee-only financial advisors in Indiana charge a median of $3,500 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 14 Indiana firms.

## What credentials should a financial advisor for early-career professionals have?

For early-career professionals, look for the CFP. In Indiana, 52% of the 31 advisors listed hold the CFP.

- CFP (52% of advisors listed): The CFP covers debt, saving, and insurance together.

## How do Indiana advisors for early-career professionals compare with the rest of the US?

45% of fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana charge fixed fees, compared with 28% of the 759 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

## What should I ask a financial advisor early in your career in Indiana?

- Do you have an asset minimum?
- What would a one-time plan cost, and what would I get?
- Should I pay down debt or invest first?
- How much house can I actually afford?

## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

## Advisors

| Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seth Shepherd](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/seth-shepherd.md) | Pillar Wealth | Franklin, Indiana | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Subscription, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Steven Gilbert](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steven-gilbert.md) | Gilbert Wealth | Fort Wayne, Indiana | CFP, RICP, APMA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Drew Feutz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/drew-feutz.md) | Migration Wealth Management, LLC | Avon, Indiana | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| [Elaine Bedel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elaine-bedel.md) | Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc. | Indianapolis, Indiana | BA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Brent Perry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brent-perry.md) | Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| [Katie Fischer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/katie-fischer.md) | Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| [Riki Cooke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/riki-cooke.md) | Abundo Wealth | Fishers, Indiana | CFP | Subscription |
| [Kelli Ellison](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kelli-ellison.md) | Panoramic Financial Planning | Carmel, Indiana | CFP, EA, Master of Science Accounting, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Brendan Crews](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-crews.md) | Daviman Financial | Fishers, Indiana | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Justin McCurdy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-mccurdy.md) | Bridge Financial Planning | Valapariso, Indiana | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| [Thomas Kopelman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-kopelman.md) | AllStreet Wealth | Carmel, Indiana |   | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| [Adam Vaal](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-vaal.md) | Vaal Financial | Indianapolis, Indiana | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| [James Macdonald](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-macdonald.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Julianne Erhart-Graves](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/julianne-erhart-graves.md) | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Kyle McCune](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-mccune.md) | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Margaret Gooley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/margaret-gooley.md) | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [William Cardwell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-cardwell.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo, Indiana | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [William Gettings](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-gettings.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Austin Crites](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/austin-crites.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Indianapolis, Indiana | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Gregory Forsythe](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gregory-forsythe.md) | Forsythe Wealth Management | Crown Point, Indiana | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Reed Hubbert](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/reed-hubbert.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo, Indiana | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Brian Iles](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-iles.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Chad Gifford](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chad-gifford.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Jackson Collins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jackson-collins.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Pierce Roe](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/pierce-roe.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Rishabh Goyal](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rishabh-goyal.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Ryan Forsythe](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-forsythe.md) | Forsythe Wealth Management | Crown Point, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Scott Busch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-busch.md) | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Shane Fagan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shane-fagan.md) | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis, Indiana |   | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Tabitha Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tabitha-williams.md) | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis, Indiana |   | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Thomas Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-smith.md) | ABG Consultants | Westfield, Indiana |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |

## Related

- [Retirement planning in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/indiana.md)
- [Tax planning in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/indiana.md)
- [Estate planning in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/indiana.md)
- [Small business owners in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/indiana.md)
- [Retirees in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/indiana.md)
- [Founders in Indiana](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/indiana.md)

## About this data

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