Financial advisors for early-career professionals in Indiana
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.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Justin McCurdy Bridge Financial Planning, Valapariso Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, percentage of assets.
- Brendan Crews Daviman Financial, Fishers Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Brent Perry Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC, Indianapolis Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.
- Drew Feutz Migration Wealth Management, LLC, Avon Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- Julianne Erhart-Graves Reify Wealth Advisors, Indianapolis Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
- 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.
Plus 7 in other cities.
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.
- CFP52% in Indiana
- 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.
Dark bars are Indiana. Light bars are all US advisors for early-career professionals.
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.
All 31 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Shepherd "Financial Advisor" didn't make sense to us, so we built Pillar Wealth to reflect people in 2026 instead of 1990. Don't be stuck in the past with an old, outdated formula that incentivizes laziness. Avoid any AUM model. Avoid someone labeled "Financial Advisor" who sells products like insurance. | Pillar Wealth | Franklin | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Steven Gilbert | Gilbert Wealth | Fort Wayne | CFP, RICP, APMA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Drew Feutz | Migration Wealth Management, LLC | Avon | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Elaine Bedel | Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc. | Indianapolis | BA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brent Perry | Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC | Indianapolis | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Katie Fischer | Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC | Indianapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Riki Cooke Low-cost, conflict-free planning for millennials and travel lovers who want their money to support what matters to them. | Abundo Wealth | Fishers | CFP | Subscription |
| Kelli Ellison | Panoramic Financial Planning | Carmel | CFP, EA, Master of Science Accounting, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brendan Crews Daviman Financial provides customized financial planning and research-based investment management services to small business owners looking to increase the efficiency of their personal finances. | Daviman Financial | Fishers | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Justin McCurdy | Bridge Financial Planning | Valapariso | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| 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 |
| Adam Vaal | Vaal Financial | Indianapolis | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| James Macdonald | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| 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 |
| Margaret Gooley | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| William Cardwell | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Gettings | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Austin Crites | Aurora Financial Strategies | Indianapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Gregory Forsythe | Forsythe Wealth Management | Crown Point | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Reed Hubbert | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brian Iles | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Chad Gifford | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jackson Collins | Aurora Financial Strategies | Kokomo | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Pierce Roe | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Rishabh Goyal | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ryan Forsythe | Forsythe Wealth Management | Crown Point | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Scott Busch | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Shane Fagan | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | Not listed | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Tabitha Williams | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | Not listed | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Thomas Smith | ABG Consultants | Westfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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