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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Smith | Wealth Dimensions Group | Cincinnati | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Frank Gallo | Investors Portfolio Services | Puyallup | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gary Shirman | Boulder Wealth Advisors | Boulder | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Grant Steffes | Steffes Financial | Overland Park | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Bradstreet | Farnam Financial | Peoria | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Gregory Norris | Apex Investment Group | Georges Mills | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Gregory Syrios | Syrios Wealth Management Group | La Jolla | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Hannah Santa Cruz | Pathfinder Financial Planning | Missoula | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Hany Ahmad | Teamwork Financial Group | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Heath Hamrick | H Cubed Financial Solutions | Granbury | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Heath Hightower | Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ian Harris | Heritage Wealth Management | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob McConnell | River's Edge Wealth Management | Beaver | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Preston | Covenant Wealth Advisors | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jake McCracken | River's Edge Wealth Management | Beaver | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| James Belliston | Tanara Wealth Management | St. Augustine | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Moore | Campbell Financial Partners | Bradenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Jameson Holehouse | Destiny Capital | Detroit Lakes | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jamie Stone | Means Wealth Management | Greenville | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jared Haubenstock | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jarrod Musick | Destiny Capital | Denver | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jason Gong | Lifelong Wealth Management Group | Lake Oswego | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Jason Siperstein | Eliot Rose Wealth Management | Providence | CFP, CFA | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Gough | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeffrey Viksjo | Ogorek Wealth Management | Williamsville | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeffrey Wright | Teamwork Financial Group | Houston | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Jennifer Stewart | Glassman Wealth | Washington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jennifer Strong | Kate Capital Group | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jeremiah Winters | Founders Grove Wealth Partners | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeremy Lott | Trinity Strategic Wealth | Tulsa | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeremy Reed | Carroll Advisory Group | Texarkana | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jesse Rodriquez At Rodriquez Wealth Management, our dedicated team offers a highly personalized approach that helps you simplify the challenges associated with preserving, growing, and transitioning your wealth. | Rodriquez Wealth Management | Newport Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jhonny Merida Soto | Glassman Wealth | Arlington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jill Tripp | Pathfinder Financial Planning | Missoula | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Bubello | Compass Retirement | Old Saybrook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| John Burns | Factor Wealth Management | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Foley | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer |
| John Fredrick | RockCrest Financial | Somers Point | ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| John Heldman | Triad Investment Management | Laguna Niguel | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| John Kennedy | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Jonathan Bird | Farnam Financial | Phoenix | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Wallace | Wayfinder Wealth Warriors | Lexington | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Jonathon Jordan | Stone Pillars Wealth Management | Franklin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Beckford | Goodwin Investment Advisory | Woodstock | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Carbone | Focus Planning Group | Bayport | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Hart | Hart Wealth Management | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Joseph Weiland | Arlington Financial Advisors | Santa Barbara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joshua Nuss | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Joshua Simpson | Illumination Wealth Management | San Diego | ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joshua Zorger | Fortitude Private Wealth | Carmel | 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