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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas English | ACT Advisors | Asheville | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Edward Anderson | Twin Arbor Wealth Management | Saint Paul | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Edward Hoppe | Verus Financial Partners | Richmond | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Eric Demico | Gibson Capital | Wexford | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Eric Horne | Arc Element Wealth Design | Papillion | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Eric Moleski | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Nelson | Independence Wealth | Voorhees | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Schrum | Schrum Private Wealth Management | Raleigh | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Erich von Geis | Aspire Private Wealth Counsel | Knoxville | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Erickson Braund | Black Walnut Wealth Management | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Erin Goss | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Erin Martin | MRP Advisors | Milton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Esmond Pabilona | Wela Financial Advisory | San Antonio; | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Garrett Gould | Halyard Financial | St. Louis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Genevieve George | Pelican Financial Planning & Wealth | Jupiter | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| George Kiraly | LodeStar | Naples | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Greg Miyashiro | Kahala Financial Advisors | Honolulu | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Guadalupe Lechuga | Audible Wealth Management | Silver Spring | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Heather McClain | Deters Wealth Management | Gilbert | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ian Castille | Capital Advantage | Walnut Creek | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ilirjan Shkurti | Whistle Stop Financial Advice | Birmingham | CFA | Hourly |
| J Cameron Zabko | Westhollow Wealth Management | Milton | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| J.R. Robinson We do comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families in the mid-market affluent space. | Financial Planning Hawaii | Honolulu | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Eason | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Fram | Verus Financial Partners | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Martin | Keeler & Nadler | Dublin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Chaney | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Hofman | Hofman Wealth Management | Chesterfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| James Joseph | Sentinel Wealth Management | Reston | CFP, ChFC, PFS | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Runey | Runey & Associates Wealth Management | Mount Pleasant | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| James Scanlan | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James White Jr. Wealth advisory services for high-earning CRE Professionals. | Forty Two Wealth LLC | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jamie Upson | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Jager | Inman Jager Wealth Management | Hattiesburg | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Terhune | Capital Advantage | Walnut Creek | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jefferson Rotherham | Sierra Wealth Strategies | Coronado | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Dougherty | BroadWealth LLC. | Winchester | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Harper | Bridge Financial Planning | Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Jennifer Sokolowski | Metis Wealth | Bluffton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Weber | Weber Asset Management | Lake Success | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jerod Fenton | RED Seven Wealth Management | Escondido | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jessica Hultberg | Keeler & Nadler | Dublin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Cunningham | Reality Financial Planning Services | Sarasota | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Richardson | RED Seven Wealth Management | Escondido | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jonathan Grebosky | Gibson Capital | Wexford | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Lopez Experienced entrepreneurs helping business owners pay less in taxes and build wealth. | Truvize Financial Planning | El Paso | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Jonathan Lopez | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Moore | Ironwood Wealth Management | Chandler | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jose Martin | LifeCraft Wealth | Sunrise | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Joseph Gauvin | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers | 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