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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Grey | InvestEdge Planning | San Diego | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Stephen Boatman | Flat Fee Financial LLC | Charlotte | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Thomas Knowlton | Luminvest Wealth Management LLC | Scottsdale | CFP, CTFA, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Mclean | Altruist Wealth Management | Charlotte | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Tim Carpenter | Rhodo Wealth Management | Geneva | CFP | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Kirch | Nashville Financial Planning | Franklin | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Tina Mistry | Portfolio Advisors, Inc | Fresno | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Tom Duffy | Jersey Shore Financial Advisors LLC | Red Bank | CFP, CDFA, MBA, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Tracy Sherwood | Sherwood Financial Management | Williamsville | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Travis Allen Fiduciary Financial Planning & Investment Management. | Custom Wealth Planners | Ankeny | CFA, CFP, RICP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Trent White | Luminvest Wealth Management LLC | Scottsdale | CFP, JD | Percentage of assets |
| Zach Reyes | Circadia Financial Planning | Westlake | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alex Perkins | Perkins Wealth Advantage, LLC. | Fishers | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Allen Mueller | 7 Saturdays Financial | Richardson | CFA, CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Allison Meers | Pebble Valley Wealth Management | Western Springs | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Andrew Katz-Moses | Katz-Moses Financial, LLC | Washington | CFP, M.Ed. | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Andy Panko | Tenon Financial | Metuchen | CFP, RICP, TPCP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Angela Wetzig | Sage Wealth Consulting, LLC | Sarasota | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ann Minnium | Concierge Financial Planning, LLC | Margate City | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Anthony Watson | Thrive Retirement Specialists | Dearborn | CFP, CFA, RICP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer |
| Arun Soni | Avenue 90 Financial | Chicago | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ayana Forward | Retirement in View | Ottawa | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ben Raikes | Mason & Associates, LLC | Newport News | CFP, CPA, CPA/PFS, Master of Science Accounting | Ongoing planning fee |
| Ben Smith | Cove Financial Planning, LLC | Milwaukee | CFP, Chartered SRI Counselor | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Benjamin Geiger | Simplified Planning | Johnston | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Bill Mulvahill | Trailhead Planners | Edina | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Blair Garner | Garner Financial Management | Franklin | CFA, CFP, MS | Percentage of assets |
| Bradley Clark | Clark Asset Management, LLC | Radnor | CFP, MBA, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brandon Davies | Objective Financial Partners Inc. | Markham | CFP (Canada), CFP (U.S.), CIM, CLU | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Brandon Renfro | Belonging Wealth Management | Longview | CFP, EA, RICP | Percentage of assets |
| Brent Hoskins | Focal Point Financial Group | Prairie Village | CFP, RICP, CKA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Brett Koeppel | Eudaimonia Wealth LLC | Buffalo | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Brett Polzin | Eight Peaks Wealth Management | Parker | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Brittany Ringo | Autumn Financial Advisors, LLC | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cameron Brady | Michael Brady & Co., LLC | Westlake | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Carol Somoano | Asset Planning | Los Alamitos | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Caroline Nalbantoglu | CNal Financial Planning Inc. | Montreal | C.Adm.F.P., CFP, RFP | Not listed |
| Carrie Houchins-Witt | Carrie Houchins-Witt Tax & Financial Services LLC | Coralville | CFP, EA, RICP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Cecil Staton | Arch Financial Planning, LLC | Athens | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Chad Chase | CGN Advisors, LLC | Brooklyn | CFP, MBA, CFA, BA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Chad Lawyer | Life Strategy Partners | Tucson | CFP, RICP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chris Ferris | Ryan Lamontagne Inc. | Ottawa | CFP, CFA | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Chris Merrick | Merrick Financial Inc. | Toronto | CFP, QAFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Chris Ryan | Ryan Lamontagne Inc. | Ottawa | CFP, CFA | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Chris Ward | EntryPoint Wealth Management | Cincinnati | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Christiansen | Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. | Spokane | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Christopher Congema | Landmark Wealth Management, LLC | New York | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Cody Cassidy | TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. | Scottsdale | CFP, CPA, MBA, AAMS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Colin Page | Oakleigh Wealth Services | Crozet | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Dan Michaud | NPF Investment Advisors | Grand Rapids | CFP | 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