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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waterbury | Ocean Advisors | Charlotte | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Edward Anderson | Twin Arbor Wealth Management | Saint Paul | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Edward Hoppe | Verus Financial Partners | Richmond | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Elaine Morgillo | Flying Point Financial | Portsmouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Eric Horne | Arc Element Wealth Design | Papillion | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Eric Moleski | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Nelson | Independence Wealth | Voorhees | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Schrum | Schrum Private Wealth Management | Raleigh | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Erich Imphong | Plotkin Financial Advisors | Marriottsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Erich von Geis | Aspire Private Wealth Counsel | Knoxville | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Erickson Braund | Black Walnut Wealth Management | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Erin Goss | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Erin Martin | MRP Advisors | Milton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Esmond Pabilona | Wela Financial Advisory | San Antonio; | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Evan Davies | Praetorian Guard Wealth Management | Carmel | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Genevieve George | Pelican Financial Planning & Wealth | Jupiter | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| George Kiraly | LodeStar | Naples | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Graham Shepherd | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Greg Miyashiro | Kahala Financial Advisors | Honolulu | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Gregory Rice | Enduring Wealth Management | Meridian | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Guadalupe Lechuga | Audible Wealth Management | Silver Spring | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Heather McClain | Deters Wealth Management | Gilbert | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ilirjan Shkurti | Whistle Stop Financial Advice | Birmingham | CFA | Hourly |
| J Cameron Zabko | Westhollow Wealth Management | Milton | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| J.R. Robinson We do comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families in the mid-market affluent space. | Financial Planning Hawaii | Honolulu | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Eason | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Fram | Verus Financial Partners | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Martin | Keeler & Nadler | Dublin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Beenders | Tiller Private Wealth | Bethlehem | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Chaney | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Copper | Skinner Copper & Ehmen | Monroe | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Diacon | Council Oak Wealth Advisors | Tulsa | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Hofman | Hofman Wealth Management | Chesterfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| James Pittenger | Pittenger & Anderson | Lincoln | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| James Runey | Runey & Associates Wealth Management | Mount Pleasant | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| James Scanlan | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James White Jr. Wealth advisory services for high-earning CRE Professionals. | Forty Two Wealth LLC | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jamie Upson | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Jager | Inman Jager Wealth Management | Hattiesburg | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jefferson Rotherham | Sierra Wealth Strategies | Coronado | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Harper | Bridge Financial Planning | Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Jennifer Sokolowski | Metis Wealth | Bluffton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jerod Fenton | RED Seven Wealth Management | Escondido | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jessica Hultberg | Keeler & Nadler | Dublin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Cunningham | Reality Financial Planning Services | Sarasota | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Purrington | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Richardson | RED Seven Wealth Management | Escondido | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jon Sevenker | Pittenger & Anderson | Lincoln | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Bottaro | B&C Financial Advisors | Ponte Vedra Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Lopez | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | 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