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
- 869
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Mason | CMC Advisors | Scottsdale | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Dana Anspach | Sensible Money | Scottsdale | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Dane May DePaolo & May Strategic Wealth is a modern, boutique financial advisory firm helping high earners and high net-worth individuals grow and protect their wealth through personalized investment strategies and forward-thinking planning. | D&M Strategic Wealth | Irvine | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Holder | Holder Wealth Management | Champaign | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Langworthy | Fortress Financial Group | Scottsdale | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Levinson | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management | Blue Bell | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Ruedi | Ruedi Wealth Management | Champaign | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Demming | Demming Financial Services | Auroara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| David Demming | Demming Financial Services | Aurora | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| David Gradzki | Roffman Miller Wealth Management | Philadelphia | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Juliano | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Lorditch | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management | Blue Bell | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Mattern | Mattern Wealth Management | Lawrence | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David McNeely | Darden Wealth Group | Ann Arbor | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Olson | Journey Wealth | Cleveland | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| David Ruedi | Ruedi Wealth Management | Champaign | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Sheiman | The Ellerson Group | Annapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Thompson | Petra Wealth Management | Fredericksburg | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Debra Pladsen | Fortress Financial Group | Chanhassen | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Derek Nutter | Pine Grove Financial Group | Woodbury | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Devin Hanson | Elevation Wealth Partners | Walnut Creek | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Dominic Garris | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Dylan Stockwell | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Dylon Woolwine | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Elaine Rich | EnRich Financial Partners | Madison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Elizabeth Pleck | Financial Strategies | Wellesley | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Emma Hostetler | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Ludwig | Stockbridge Private Wealth Management | Sun Prairie | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Erik Mosholt | 46 Peaks Investment Advisory Group | Newtown | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ethan Brown | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Felicia Greenwald | Financial Futures | Brielle | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Fradel Barber The World Changers empowers individuals and businesses with financial education, tools, and strategies to build wealth and secure their future. | The World Changers | Miami | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Frederick Payne | Swiftwater Capital | Lake Oswego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Geoffrey Schaefer | Intergy Private Wealth | Colorado Springs | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| George Waters | Infiniti Wealth Management | Brewster | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gina DiGirolamo | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Gregory Vogel | O'Keefe Stevens Advisory | Rochester | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Hans Blake | Intelligent Investing | Greenville | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Harish Prabandham | Rubric Advisors | San Francisco | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Harrison Oakes | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Hayden Kibbey | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Henry Fox | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management | Blue Bell | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Holger Berndt | Rssic | San Francisco | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Isaac Martin | Members' Wealth | Media | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jacob Hagen-Erickson | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Phelps | Strong Wealth | Colorado Springs | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Jacob Smail | Demming Financial Services | Aurora | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| James Darby | Adell, Harriman, & Carpenter | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| James Gorzynski We increase your company value by 72% to prepare for a sale | Certified Exit Planners | Charlotte | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Langer | Wavvest | Chicago | CFA | 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