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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julianna Bray | GW Financial | Reno | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Justin Buttrick | Vision Wealth Advisors | Lewisburg | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Justin Rush Our experienced team offers clear, strategic guidance that helps clients grow and protect their wealth with confidence. | Arcadia Capital | Saline | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Justin Stevens | O'Keefe Stevens Advisory | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Kaden Waters | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Kathleen Liiste | Lions Gate Sovereign Capital | White Bear Lake | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kevin Hartnett | Sensenig Capital Advisors, Inc. | Collegeville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kevin Manning | Stone Pine Financial Partners | Media | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kyle Cross | Mattern Wealth Management | Lawrence | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lauren Hunt | Daybreak Wealth | Hinsdale | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lauren Naze | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lauren Overzet We deliver a boutique planning experience for highly-compensated individuals and high-net-worth families who desire the partnership, service and knowledge of a team of financial professionals. | Civic Financial | Boston | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Lauren Williams Guiding your family’s wealth | ProsperPlan Wealth | Gold River | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Louise Bryant | Financial Spyglass® | Rye | CFP, MBA, RLP | Fixed fees |
| Luke Melms We specialize in helping high-net-worth families build a customized Firm Foundation Wealth Strategy™ | Firm Foundation Family Wealth | Ft. Lauderdale | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Mallory Kretman | Laurel Wealth Planning | Edina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Maria Erickson | Freedom Financial & Business Planning | Saint Petersburg | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Mark Cecchini Comprehensive wealth management and equity advice for people in tech/crypto with $2m+. | Quadrant Capital | Center Valley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Mark Whitman | Highland Investment Advisors | Ponte Vedra | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Matthew Davis | Davis Financial Management, Inc. | Leawood | CFP, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Davis | Sherwood Financial Partners | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Furlong | Furlong Investment Solutions | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Mondoux | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Maureen Demers | Demers Financial Planning | North Andover | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Maxwell Carlos | Laurel Wealth Planning | Edina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Melanie Brophy | Next Play Financial Solutions | Ashburn | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Micah Porter | Minerva Planning Group, Inc. | Decatur | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Babicz | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Palazzolo | Fintentional LLC | Birmingham | CFP | Fixed fees |
| Michele Gawthrop | ONE Advisory Partners | Overland Park | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Michelle Campbell | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Mike Gomes | Team Up Planning Group Inc. | Vaughan | CFP | Not listed |
| Mitch Hamer The intersection of financial planning, investment management, and life plans for high performers. | Intersecting Wealth | Northbrook | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Myriah Lipke | Stone Pine Financial Partners | Media | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Naoko McKelvey | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Fahrendorff | Pine Grove Financial Group | Minnetonka | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Wolverton | Peak Financial Management | Broomfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Paige Millikin | Sage Wealth Planning | Georgetown | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Patricia Konetzny | The Practical Planner | Groton | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Peter O'Keefe | O'Keefe Stevens Advisory | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Richard Taborda | LBT Wealth Management | Iselin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Robb Pryor Helping individuals and small business professionals convert high income to high net worth. | Priority Tax & Financial Planning | Amherst | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Robert Dignan | Highland Investment Advisors | Ponte Vedra | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Robert Gregov | Roche Financial Partners | Hopewell | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Robert Steinberg | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ross Cutler We aim to be readily available to clients at all times. | King Tide Advisors | Stuart | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Ryan Furlong Tax Efficient Wealth Management for families who want to leave a legacy. | Parkwoods Wealth Partners | St Louis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ryan Landmark Financial Planner for families that want to know how the clock works, not just what time it is. | Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC | Sioux Falls | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ryan Moran | Highland Investment Advisors | Brookfield | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| S Yeyni | Wealth-Builders | Bellevue | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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