Who they serve
Fee-only advisors for retirees
Retirees are clients in the drawdown phase: withdrawal strategy, Social Security, Medicare coordination, tax-efficient distribution, and the cash-flow engineering required to make 30+ years of retirement work.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 3,308 fee-only financial advisors who work with retirees at 1,432 firms, most in Houston, San Diego and Scottsdale. 49% hold the CFP certification. Of the 3300 with fees on file, 88% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 3,308
- Firms
- 1,432
- Cities
- 870
- Hold the CFP
- 49%
- Other credentials: CFA 8% · CPA 2% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 3300 with fees on file): percentage of assets 88% · fixed fees 44% · hourly 40% · ongoing planning fee 16%
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 retirees
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna VanLeeuwen | Aligning Wealth | Jersey City | CEPA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Thomas | JQL Wealth, LLC | Pittsford | CFP, CCFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joseph Fowler | 402 Financial | Lincoln | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Josh Norris | LeFleur Financial | Jackson | CFA, CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets |
| Joshua Davis | Davis Private Wealth, LLC | Royal Palm Beach | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kimberly Bridges | Bright Women Financial | Buckeye | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Laura Corbiani | Astraea Wealth Management, LLC | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Logan Collie | Collie Financial Planning, Inc. | Black Mountain | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lorri DeFoor | Sustain Financial Inc. | Lacey | CFP, AFC, MA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Malcolm Ethridge We offer financial planning and investment management services to senior managers and executives in tech. | Capital Area Planning Group | Washington | CFP | Subscription, Flat fee or retainer |
| Marcus Waddell | Ascension Advisors | Scottsdale | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mark Astrinos | Libra Wealth LLC | Los Gatos | CFP, CPA/PFS, RLP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Mark Atherton | Apella Wealth | Berwyn | CFP, JD, MBA, EA | One-time planning fee |
| Mathew Hall | Exponent Investment Management | Ottawa | CFP, CFA | Not listed |
| Matthew Etzler Etzler Financial Advisors is a fee-only fiduciary firm providing comprehensive, conflict-free financial planning on a time-based model, helping clients make informed decisions and achieve peace of mind without sales or asset-based fees. | Etzler Financial Advisors, LLC | Red Bluff | CFP | Hourly, Subscription |
| Matthew Hawk | Cambridge Capital Management, LLC | O Fallon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Max Novak Flat-fee. Fiduciary. Life-centered planning. | Novak Financial Partners | Carterville | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Subscription |
| Michelle Crumm | Present Value, LLC DBA Belle Eve Financial, LLC | Dexter | CFP, CPA, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Mindy Crary | Creative Money LLC | Seattle | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Paul Sydlansky | Lake Road Advisors | Corning | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Ryan Hughes You work hard for your money. We’ll work hard to help you capitalize on what you’ve earned. Bull Oak is a full-service financial advisory firm. We provide investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, tax preparation and filing, and estate planning. Our all-inclusive service frees up your time and gives you an optimal wealth management experience with harmony between all aspects of your financial life. | Bull Oak | Rancho Santa Fe | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Sally Boyle | SJ Boyle Wealth Planning | HANOVER | CDFA, CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Scott Hamilton | Hamilton Financial Planning | Houston | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephen Hassell | Hassell Wealth Management | Metairie | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Steven Balch Helping you organize your financial life so you can focus on what truly matters | Not listed | Ramsey | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Steven Calio | CSG Financial | Dover | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Steven Jefferys | Arch Financial Advisors, LLC | Bethesda | CFA, CFP, MBA | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Stuart Coats | Coats Financial Planning, Inc. | Louisville | BBA, CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Susan Moore | Moore Financial Advisors, Ltd. | Watertown | CFP, MS | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Taylor Schulte Tax-smart retirement planning for investors with a $2MM+ nest egg. | Define Financial | San Diego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Tiffany Bergland | Bergland Wealth Management, Inc. | Ridgeland | AIF, CFP, MSPFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Timothy Massie | Timepiece Financial Planning, Inc. | Spokane | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Adam Gruber | AMG Wealth Management | Land O Lakes | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Aiden Boorstein | RockCrest Financial | Turnersville | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Albert Dean | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Alicia Duong | Wealth Engineers | Denver | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Allen Regan | Vistica Wealth Advisors | Carlsbad | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Amy Braun-Bostich | Braun-Bostich & Associates | Canonsburg | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Andrew Casey | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Andrew Tisler | Epic Financial | Hudson | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Andy Hammond | Hammond Financial | Ajax | CPA, CA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Benjamin Dorsey | Analog Capital Partners | Frederick | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Bennett Stein | Stein Financial LLC | Miramar Beach | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets |
| Beth Koonce | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Brad Klontz | Occidental Asset Management | Lihue | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Brian Jaros | Ville Wealth Management | Avon Lake | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Bugra Bakan | Occidental Asset Management | Burlingame | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Cecilia Fleming | Kahler Financial Group | Rapid City | CFP, ChFC, MSFP, Other | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Cheryl Costa | Woodside Wealth Management LLC | Framingham | BS, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Christi Powell | Perissos Private Wealth Management | Bethany | CFP | Percentage of assets |
Guides
- Financial advisor for retirement: what to look for
- Financial advisor for widows and widowers
- Financial advisor for aging parents
- Required minimum distributions: planning before and after 73
- How much can I withdraw in retirement?
- Downsizing in retirement: the tax and money decisions
- Moving to another state: the tax and money plan
- Charitable giving strategy: stock, donor-advised funds and QCDs