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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Macdonald | Aurora Financial Strategies | Lafayette | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Rench | Relevance Capital Management | Denton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Hemeon | Argo Wealth Advisory | Mclean | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeffrey Barnett | Fintegrity | Tenafly | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Jeffrey Lang | Seneschal Family Office | Tacoma | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeffrey Yeakle | MY Wealth Management | Germantown | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Deets | Advisors Management Group | La Crosse | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jeremy Joiner | Strategic Advisory Services | Houston | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jesse Celeste Artistic Wealth was created for endowments, entrepreneurs, and pre-retirees/retirees who want custom tailored planning, a wealth partner who listens and acts in the best interest of the client. | Artistic Wealth | Red Bank | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jesse D'Elia | Attleboro Wealth Management | Yardley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jillian Brooks | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| John Boyd | Boyd Financial Strategies | Worcester | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John McNamara | Highball Advisors | Simsponville | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| John York | ProActive Advisors | Lexington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Joseph Hogan | WealthFD | Conshohocken | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Nicholas | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Joseph Williams | Williams Wealth Management | Hopkinton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joshua Hayes | Curtis Advisory Group | Santa Barbara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joshua Pearson | Blue Bell Private Wealth Management | Blue Bell | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joshua Richardson | Peak Retirement Planning | Columbus | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Julia Shaw | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Julianne Erhart-Graves | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Julio Lopez-Brito | Sensible Money | Miami | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Katherine Then | Laurel Wealth Planning | Edina | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee |
| Kathleen Mealey | Sensible Money | Scottsdale | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Keely McLeod | Blue Chip Partners | Farmington Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Keith Hays | Creative Capitalists | Glendale | Not listed | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Kellan Peer | O'Keefe Stevens Advisory | Rochester | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Kenneth Bellavance | truFP | Cumming | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kevin Coholan | Demming Financial Services | Aurora | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kevin Cooke | Roffman Miller Wealth Management | Philadelphia | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Kevin Nulton | Titanium Advisors | Franklin | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Kyle Hammerschmidt Helping Self-Made 401(k)/IRA Millionaires Avoid The 7 Hidden Tax Surprises | MOKAN Wealth Management | Overland Park | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Kyle McCune | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Lamberto Torres | Mayfield Advisors | Palo Alto | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lawrence York | ProActive Advisors | Lexington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Lidia Amodei | Attleboro Wealth Management | Yardley | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Lisa Sharp | Spectrum Asset Management | Newport Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Loren Sherman | Integrity Wealth Management | Waukee | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Louis Fancher | 46 Peaks Investment Advisory Group | Newtown | CFP, ChFC | Ongoing planning fee |
| Luke Kroeplin | Fortress Financial Group | Horace | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Luke McQuade | Full of Grace Financial | Roanoke | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Marc Hadley | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Marcos Murillo We build custom, comprehensive plans, so you can live retirement boldly on your terms. | Vantage Point Financial | Lisle | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Marcus Mattern | Mattern Wealth Management | Lawrence | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Margaret Gooley | Reify Wealth Advisors | Indianapolis | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Mark Byelich | Attleboro Wealth Management | Yardley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mark Kidd | Kidd Financial Planning | Livonia | PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Perrault | Intergy Private Wealth | Colorado Springs | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Torres | Mayfield Advisors | Palo Alto | 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