Who they serve
Fee-only advisors for pre-retirees
Pre-retirees, typically five to ten years from exit, are running the last big wave of planning: Roth conversion window, late-career savings catchup, pre-Medicare healthcare bridging, concentrated-position unwinds, and the first long-term drawdown model.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 2,926 fee-only financial advisors who work with pre-retirees at 1,343 firms, most in Houston, San Diego and Charlotte. 52% hold the CFP certification. Of the 2916 with fees on file, 87% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 2,926
- Firms
- 1,343
- Cities
- 846
- Hold the CFP
- 52%
- Other credentials: CFA 8% · CPA 2% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 2916 with fees on file): percentage of assets 87% · fixed fees 41% · hourly 38% · ongoing planning fee 17%
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 pre-retirees
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview | Quarry Hill Advisors | St Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Carman Kubanda Holistic Financial, Tax, Estate, Business Planning from a boutique firm. | Innovative Wealth Building | Fort Worth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Carson Johnson | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Carson Kunkle | Harding Wealth | Tempe | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cody Schaefer | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Johnson | Riverbend Wealth Management | Myrtle Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Miller | ONE Advisory Partners | Overland Park | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Ruske | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Daniel Seder | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| David Foret | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Young | Harding Wealth | Tempe | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Dean Allen | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Deborah Gianelli | Whole Family Financial Services | Bothell | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Deborah VanDam | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Dru Burns | Drucker Wealth | Mahwah | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Dustin Javier | Defined Capital | Oak Brook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Edward Kerns | Footlamp Financial | Atlanta | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Eric Feldman | Financial Futures | Wall Township | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Eric Gabor | Eagle Grove Advisors | Westfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ethan Kok | Sage Wealth Planning | Georgetown | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Felix Kopycinski | Laurel Wealth Planning | Edina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| George Harris | Bentham Wealth Advisors | Williamsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Gideon Drucker | Drucker Wealth | Mahwah | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Grace Stolberg | O'Keefe Stevens Advisory | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Gregory Stapp | Stapp Financial | Olympia | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Guilian DiLeonardo Tax-efficient Wealth Management for high-income ($500k+) executives | Liberty One Wealth Advisors | Philadelphia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Hannah Boundy | Sherwood Financial Partners | Broomfield | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| 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 |
| Ismael Garcia | Garcia Financial Planning | Meridian | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jack Zinser | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jared Holt | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jason Johnson | Pine Grove Financial Group | Minnetonka | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Clark | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Lindsay | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Jeffrey Meenes | Meenes Wealth Partners | Shrewsbury | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jeremy Finger | Riverbend Wealth Management | Myrtle Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jesse Kuusisto | Laurel Wealth Planning | Edina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Joe Ciliberti Helping Families & Business Owners Plan Retirement and Major Liquidity Events | Thayer Partners, LLC | Wyndmoor | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Joel Baumgarten | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| John Bell | Free State Financial Planning | Clarksville | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| John Konetzny | The Practical Planner | Groton | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Jonathan Booze | ONE Advisory Partners | Overland Park | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Johnson | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jordan Haines | Drucker Wealth | Kuna | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jorie Johnson | Financial Futures | Brielle | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Schmitz, Jr. | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Josh Knauss | OMNIWEALTH GROUP | Lewisburg | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Joshi Koneru | Watershed Private Wealth | Oak Brook | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Joshua Anderson | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
Guides
- Financial advisor for retirement: what to look for
- Financial advisors for teachers, federal employees and tech workers
- Is a 1% financial advisor fee too much?
- When can I retire? The ages and rules that decide it
- Roth conversions: how to decide how much to convert
- When to claim Social Security: how to make the decision
- Pension lump sum or monthly payments: how to decide
- Health insurance if you retire before 65