# Financial advisors for people close to retirement in Texas > For people close to retirement in Texas, 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 Brandon Renfro of Belonging Wealth Management, Phil Orwig of Fair Asset Management, LLC and Alex Bridges of Tiverton Wealth. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/texas/ 234 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to if you're close to retirement in Texas? For people close to retirement in Texas, 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 Brandon Renfro of Belonging Wealth Management, Phil Orwig of Fair Asset Management, LLC and Alex Bridges of Tiverton Wealth. - [Brandon Renfro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-renfro/), Belonging Wealth Management, Longview. Holds the CFP, RICP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Phil Orwig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phil-orwig/), Fair Asset Management, LLC, Dallas. Holds the CFP, RICP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Alex Bridges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-bridges/), Tiverton Wealth, The Woodlands. Holds the CFP, RICP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Helen Stephens](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/helen-stephens/), Aspen Wealth Management, Fort Worth. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Della Stegall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/della-stegall/), Fruit of the Vine Financial, New Braunfels. Holds the CFP and RICP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee. - [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates/), Cates Financial Planning, LLC, Denton. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Texas work with people close to retirement? The Wellspent public graph lists 234 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas, at 99 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas located? Of the 234 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas, 67 are in Houston, followed by 21 in Austin and 18 in Frisco. ## How do fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas is a percentage of assets, used by 87% of the 234 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 38% charge by the hour and 34% charge fixed fees. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Texas? Fee-only financial advisors in Texas charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 66 Texas firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Texas? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Texas has a median price of $1,575. We found this across the published prices of 54 Texas firms. ## 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 Texas, 42% of the 234 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CFP (42% of advisors listed): The CFP covers the whole transition. - RICP (3% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on turning savings into income. - EA (3% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with the low-tax years before Social Security. ## How do Texas advisors for people close to retirement compare with the rest of the US? 42% of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas hold the CFP, compared with 52% of the 2,969 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Texas tax retirement income? No. Texas has no state income tax, so retirement account withdrawals and pensions aren't taxed at the state level. ## What should I ask a financial advisor if you're close to retirement in Texas? - Can I retire when I want to, and what would change your answer? - How should my investments change in the years before I stop working? - How do I cover health insurance before Medicare? - What should I do with my 401(k) when I leave? - Would you plan differently if I might move to another state in retirement? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Texas? 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ben Earls](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-earls.md) | Earls Financial LLC | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates.md) | Cates Financial Planning, LLC | Denton, Texas | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Emily Rassam](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/emily-rassam.md) | Archer Investment Management | Austin, Texas | AIFA, CDAA, CFP, CRPS | Percentage of assets | | [Helen Stephens](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/helen-stephens.md) | Aspen Wealth Management | Fort Worth, Texas | CEPA, CFP, EA, ChSNC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Joe Ward](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joe-ward.md) | Refined Wealth | Houston, Texas | CFP, RICP, TPCP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Phil Orwig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phil-orwig.md) | Fair Asset Management, LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, CPWA, ChFC, RICP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Stu Sneen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stu-sneen.md) | TwoTen Planning PLLC | Austin, Texas | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Alex Bridges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-bridges.md) | Tiverton Wealth | The Woodlands, Texas | CFP, ChFC, RICP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Allen Gibson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allen-gibson.md) | GIBSON WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | Tyler, Texas | CFP, ChFC, CDFA, CRPC | Percentage of assets | | [Gabriel Motta](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gabriel-motta.md) | Inclinevest® | Plano, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Leah Coleman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leah-coleman.md) | Orchard Financial Group | Austin, Texas | CFP, AAMS | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Shar-Né Warren](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shar-ne-warren.md) | Financial Excavation | Plano, Texas | CFP, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Zach Reyes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-reyes.md) | Circadia Financial Planning | Westlake, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Allen Mueller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allen-mueller.md) | 7 Saturdays Financial | Richardson, Texas | CFA, CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Brandon Renfro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-renfro.md) | Belonging Wealth Management | Longview, Texas | CFP, EA, RICP | Percentage of assets | | [Della Stegall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/della-stegall.md) | Fruit of the Vine Financial | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP, CIMA, RICP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Den Murley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/den-murley.md) | Belonging Wealth Management | Longview, Texas | CFP, MBA, MSFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jarrod Sandra](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jarrod-sandra.md) | Chisholm Wealth Management | Burleson, Texas | CFP, CKA, MS, MSFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jim Crider](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jim-crider.md) | Intentional Living FP LLC | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [John Kvale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kvale.md) | J.K. Financial, Inc. | Dallas, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Julia Lilly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/julia-lilly.md) | Ryerson Financial | Houston, Texas | CFP, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Maggie Klokkenga](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maggie-klokkenga.md) | Abundo Wealth | Houston, Texas | CFP, AFC, CPA | Subscription | | [Massi De Santis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/massi-de-santis.md) | Desmo Wealth Advisors, LLC | Lakeway, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Michelle Vargas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michelle-vargas.md) | Waymaker Financial Planning | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Robert Holman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-holman.md) | Holman Wealth Management, LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ross Dugas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ross-dugas.md) | Scientific Financial | Pearland, Texas | PhD, CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Ross Miller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ross-miller.md) | ClearPoint Wealth Management | Colleyville, Texas | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets | | [Scott Leavitt](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-leavitt.md) | Financial Life Advisors | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Zach Lopez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-lopez.md) | AnCap Financial | League City, Texas | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Eric Simonson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-simonson.md) | Abundo Wealth | Houston, Texas | CFP, CRPC | Subscription | | [January Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/january-smith.md) | Janus Financial Planning, LLC | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jordan Benold](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jordan-benold.md) | Benold Financial Planning | Frisco, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Joshua Brooks](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-brooks.md) | Exponential Advisors | Weatherford, Texas | CFP, M.Div. | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Kaki Perdue](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaki-perdue.md) | Look Both Ways Financial | Houston, Texas | CPA, CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Skyler Denny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/skyler-denny.md) | Legacy Financial Designs, LLC | The Woodlands, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Stephanie Sammons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephanie-sammons.md) | Sammons Wealth Management LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Anil Chacko](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anil-chacko.md) | Ark Alliance Financial | Missouri City, Texas | CFP, CKA | Hourly | | [Carol Alexander](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carol-alexander.md) | Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. | Frisco, Texas | AIF, CDFA, CFP, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Benjamin Hooper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/benjamin-hooper.md) | Comal Wealth Management | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP, ChFC, CIMA, CLU, RICP, RLP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Albert Dean](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/albert-dean.md) | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Casey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-casey.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [George Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/george-williams.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Grant Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-williams.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Joseph Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-williams-860333.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets | | [Lantz Bowman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lantz-bowman.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Nathan Mateer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathan-mateer.md) | Generations Financial Management | Heath, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Paul Michel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paul-michel.md) | Provident Financial Planning | Addison, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Sean Kelleher](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sean-kelleher.md) | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Kluttz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-kluttz.md) | Analog Capital Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets | | [Anton Bayer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anton-bayer.md) | Up Capital Management | Bulverde, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 234. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/texas/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/texas.md) - [Estate planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/texas.md) - [Tax planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/texas.md) - [Founders in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/texas.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/texas.md) - [Small business owners in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/texas.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).