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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Russell Schultz | Schultz Financial Group, Inc. | Reno | CFP, BS, CPWA, MSPFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Ryan Casey | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| 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 |
| Sarah Schwieterman | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Scott Anderson | GW Financial | Reno | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Scott Rojas | ONE Advisory Partners | Overland Park | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Scott Swartz | AndersonLane Associates | Needham | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Stefan Liiste | Lions Gate Sovereign Capital | White Bear Lake | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Stephen Reh | Invest With Steve | Raleigh | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Steve Zakelj | Flatirons Wealth Management | Boulder | CFP | Hourly |
| Steven Witter | Bentham Wealth Advisors | Williamsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Taylor Harwood | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Taylor Nissi On a mission to help Business Owners and High Achieving Professionals accelerate their wealth to build confidence, peace of mind, and clarity in their financial life. | Farther | White Plains | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Terra Johnson | Pine Grove Financial Group | Minnetonka | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Stapp | Stapp Financial | Olympia | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Macarak | Members' Wealth | Media | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tom LeClaire | Caliber Wealth Advisory | Tampa | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Trey Gevers Helping Tech Employees reduce taxes, build wealth, and retire confidently | Gevers Wealth Management | Issaquah | CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Ty Johnson | Peak Financial Management | Broomfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tyler Peterson | Runey & Associates Wealth Management | Mount Pleasant | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Tyler Vasquez | Three Arch Wealth Management | Irvine | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Walker Abney | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Yvonne Darby | Sherwood Financial Partners | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Zackary Smutzer | Sage Wealth Planning | Georgetown | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Aaron Sipherd | Sipherd Wealth Management | Lincoln | CFP, PFS | Fixed fees |
| Adam Dawson | Capstone Capital | Henderson | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Adam Kalender | Milestone Asset Management Group | Pearl River | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Adam Smith | Covenant Wealth Advisors | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Aiki Altmets | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Alex Graham | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander Collins | HCR Wealth Advisors | Los Angeles | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander Davis | Carroll Advisory Group | Texarkana | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alison Yoder | Destiny Capital | Denver | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Allison Meier | Arlington Financial Advisors | Santa Barbara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Amy Stuber | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Amy Thacher | Blume Capital Management | Berkeley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andrew Casteel | Covenant Wealth Advisors | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Andrew McDowell | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Andrew Prentice | Prentice Financial Planning | Olympia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Anthony Ogorek | Ogorek Wealth Management | Williamsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Austin McLaughlin | Retirement Planning Services | Knoxville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Barry Glassman | Glassman Wealth | Washington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Benjamin Lopez | PecuSavvy Financial | El Paso | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Billy Desai | Analog Capital Partners | Houston | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Brad Tinnon | B.E.S.T. Wealth Management | St. Louis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Bradley Mendel | Mendel Money Management | Northbrook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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