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Financial advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts

Which financial advisor should I talk to if you're close to retirement in Massachusetts?

For people close to retirement in Massachusetts, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Grant Joiner of Vineyard Wealth Group, MaryAnne Gucciardi of Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC and Brendan O'Rourke of Greenway 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.

  • Grant Joiner Vineyard Wealth Group, Vineyard Haven Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • MaryAnne Gucciardi Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC, Cambridge Holds the CFP and RICP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Brendan O'Rourke Greenway Financial Advisors LLC, Burlington Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • John Spoto Sentry Financial Planning, LLC, Andover Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Kevin Nulton Titanium Advisors, Franklin Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Lucy Valandra Copper Beech Wealth Management, Mansfield Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts work with people close to retirement?

The Wellspent public graph lists 112 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts, at 53 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts located?

Of the 112 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts, 20 are in Boston, followed by 15 in Lexington and 8 in New Bedford.

  • Boston 20
  • Lexington 15
  • New Bedford 8
  • Westwood 7
  • Andover 6

Plus 56 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts is a percentage of assets, used by 85% of the 112 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 53% charge fixed fees and 38% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Massachusetts?

Fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 21 Massachusetts firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Massachusetts?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Massachusetts has a median price of $3,000. We found this across the published prices of 27 Massachusetts firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Massachusetts

What credentials should a financial advisor for people close to retirement have?

For people close to retirement, look for the CFP, RICP and EA. In Massachusetts, 54% of the 112 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP54% in Massachusetts
The CFP covers the whole transition.
RICP2% in Massachusetts
The RICP focuses on turning savings into income.
EA2% in Massachusetts
Enrolled agents help with the low-tax years before Social Security.

How do Massachusetts advisors for people close to retirement compare with the rest of the US?

53% of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts charge fixed fees, compared with 40% of the 2,969 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 54% 52%
  • Hold the RICP 2% 2%
  • Hold the EA 2% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 85% 85%
  • Charge fixed fees 53% 40%
  • Charge by the hour 38% 39%

Dark bars are Massachusetts. Light bars are all US advisors for people close to retirement.

Does Massachusetts tax Social Security?

No. Massachusetts doesn't tax Social Security. Its treatment of IRA withdrawals and pensions has its own rules, so ask to see them in your plan.

What should I ask a financial advisor if you're close to retirement in Massachusetts?

  1. Can I retire when I want to, and what would change your answer?
  2. How should my investments change in the years before I stop working?
  3. How do I cover health insurance before Medicare?
  4. What should I do with my 401(k) when I leave?
  5. How does Massachusetts tax each source of my retirement income?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts?

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 112 advisors

Fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Massachusetts: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Kevin Feig Rewrite Your Money Story. Build Real Wealth. Walk You To Wealth Dover CFP, CPA, PFS Subscription
Ashley Rittershaus Flat-fee, six-month planning for people who want to retire early, work less or change course while caring for their future selves. Curious Crow Financial Planning Revere CFP One-time planning fee
MaryAnne Gucciardi Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC Cambridge CFP, RICP, BA, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Steven Stanganelli Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC Amesbury AEP, CFP, CRPC, MS Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Christopher Lazzaro Plan For It Financial delivers personalized, actionable financial advice and education empowering you to make informed decisions about your future with confidence. Plan For It Financial, LLC Salem ChFC, RICP One-time planning fee, Subscription
Clandine Schrock Montis Financial Waltham CFP, CPWA Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Spoto Sentry Financial Planning, LLC Andover CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Brendan O'Rourke Greenway Financial Advisors LLC Burlington CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Grant Joiner Vineyard Wealth Group Vineyard Haven CFP, AAMS, EA Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Debbie Levenson Levenson Wealth LLC Newtonville CFP, MBA One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee
Elise Stevenson Clearvue Advisors Milton CFP, MBA Percentage of assets
Michael Gross Rising Tides Financial, LLC Needham CFP, CPA, MST Fixed fees
Caden Buckley Beacon Financial Planning, Inc. Hyannis CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Dan Pinheiro South Coast Planning & Wealth Management LLC Fall River CAIA, CFA, CFP, CPWA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Cheryl Costa Woodside Wealth Management LLC Framingham BS, CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Beth Lundberg Hawthorne Wellman Financial Planning Tyngsboro CFP Hourly, One-time planning fee
Jeffrey Meenes Meenes Wealth Partners Shrewsbury CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
John Konetzny The Practical Planner Groton CFP Ongoing planning fee
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
Maureen Demers Demers Financial Planning North Andover CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Patricia Konetzny The Practical Planner Groton CFP 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
Antonette Grimm TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Christopher Gauthier Proactive Financial Solutions 360 North Attleboro CFP Percentage of assets
Jane Barney TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Russell Peak Asset Management Needham CFA Percentage of assets
Kyle Cote TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Leann Sullivan TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Meehan TFC Financial Boston CFP, PFS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Miguel Rios Amurrio TQM Wealth Partners Marblehead CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Renee Kwok TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sarah Rioux TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Andre Fernandes Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Anthony Corsino Zen Financial Planning Andover CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Brian Hennessy Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Scanlan Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jamie Upson Stonehearth Capital Management Danvers CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jennifer Dougherty BroadWealth LLC. Winchester CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Joseph Gauvin Stonehearth Capital Management Danvers CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Joshua Devereaux Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Maclean Barach Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Biggar Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
William Lefavor Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Adam Wojtkowski Copper Beech Wealth Management Mansfield CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Brian Presti TFC Financial Boston CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Dana Levit Paragon Financial Advisors Newton CFP Hourly, Ongoing planning fee
Edward Toole Toole Financial Longmeadow CFP Hourly, One-time planning fee
Jenna Israni TFC Financial Boston ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lucy Valandra Copper Beech Wealth Management Mansfield CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Scott Burg TFC Financial Boston CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly

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