# Financial advisors for retirees in Arizona > For retirees in Arizona, talk to a fee-only planner who already works with people drawing down their savings. Your questions have moved from saving to spending, so look for steady withdrawals, tax-aware RMD planning, and care planning. Records to start with include Chad Lawyer of Life Strategy Partners, Chase Deters of Deters Wealth Management and Bryan Curry of Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/arizona/ 108 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to as a retiree in Arizona? For retirees in Arizona, talk to a fee-only planner who already works with people drawing down their savings. Your questions have moved from saving to spending, so look for steady withdrawals, tax-aware RMD planning, and care planning. Records to start with include Chad Lawyer of Life Strategy Partners, Chase Deters of Deters Wealth Management and Bryan Curry of Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC. - [Chad Lawyer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chad-lawyer/), Life Strategy Partners, Tucson. Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. - [Chase Deters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chase-deters/), Deters Wealth Management, Gilbert. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Bryan Curry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-curry/), Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC, Phoenix. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Jonathan Bird](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-bird/), Farnam Financial, Phoenix. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Gautham Jain](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gautham-jain/), Jain Wealthonomics, Marana. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer. - [Paulo Lopes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paulo-lopes/), Woodmont Financial Partners LLC, Mesa. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Arizona work with retirees? The Wellspent public graph lists 108 fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona, at 56 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona located? Of the 108 fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona, 48 are in Scottsdale, followed by 16 in Phoenix and 10 in Tucson. ## How do fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 108 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 65% charge fixed fees and 32% charge by the hour. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Arizona? Fee-only financial advisors in Arizona charge a median of $4,800 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 18 Arizona firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Arizona? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Arizona has a median price of $1,650. We found this across the published prices of 14 Arizona firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for retirees have? For retirees, look for the RICP and CFP. In Arizona, 62% of the 108 advisors listed hold the CFP. - RICP (1% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on income in retirement. - CFP (62% of advisors listed): The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together. ## How do Arizona advisors for retirees compare with the rest of the US? 65% of fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona charge fixed fees, compared with 44% of the 3,334 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Arizona tax Social Security? No. Arizona doesn't tax Social Security. Its treatment of IRA withdrawals and pensions has its own rules, so ask to see them in your plan. ## What should I ask a financial advisor as a retiree in Arizona? - How much can I spend each year, and how will you adjust it? - How do you plan around RMDs and Medicare premiums? - How would you pay for long-term care if I needed it? - What happens if I can't manage this myself, or my spouse dies first? - How does Arizona tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees in Arizona? Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Paulo Lopes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paulo-lopes.md) | Woodmont Financial Partners LLC | Mesa, Arizona | CFP, JD | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Lucas Wennersten](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lucas-wennersten.md) | 49th Parallel Wealth Management, LLC | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Nate Willardson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nate-willardson.md) | Currents Wealth Strategies | Chandler, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [George Kao](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/george-kao.md) | Reach One Teach One Financial | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP, ChFC, CKA, CRPC, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Flat fee or retainer | | [Jacob Molina](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacob-molina.md) | Styra Wealth Management | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joel Cundick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joel-cundick.md) | Savant Wealth Management | Phoenix, Arizona | AIF, CFP, CPA/PFS, CFA, MBA, CIMA, CRPS, BBA, ChFC, CLU | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Raman Singh](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/raman-singh.md) | Singh PWM | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Robinson Crawford](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robinson-crawford.md) | Montebello Avenue | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Thomas Knowlton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-knowlton.md) | Luminvest Wealth Management LLC | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, CTFA, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Trent White](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/trent-white.md) | Luminvest Wealth Management LLC | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, JD | Percentage of assets | | [Chad Lawyer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chad-lawyer.md) | Life Strategy Partners | Tucson, Arizona | CFP, RICP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Cody Cassidy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cody-cassidy.md) | TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, CPA, MBA, AAMS, ChFC, CWS, CFA, MD, AIF | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Gerhartz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-gerhartz.md) | Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP, MSPFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Bob Burger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bob-burger.md) | Disciplined Money | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Bryan Curry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-curry.md) | Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Claire Thornton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/claire-thornton.md) | Hyla Financial | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, MST | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Marianne Nolte](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marianne-nolte.md) | Imagine Financial Services | Lake Havasu City, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Ben Poulos](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-poulos.md) | B&E Financial Services | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [David Rosenthal](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-rosenthal.md) | Wealth Management Solutions | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Gautham Jain](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gautham-jain.md) | Jain Wealthonomics | Marana, Arizona | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer | | [Kimberly Bridges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kimberly-bridges.md) | Bright Women Financial | Buckeye, Arizona | | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Marcus Waddell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marcus-waddell.md) | Ascension Advisors | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [David Fernandez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-fernandez.md) | Wealth Engineering, LLC | Scottsdale, Arizona | BS, CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Gary Ferguson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gary-ferguson.md) | John Moore Associates | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Julie Kern](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/julie-kern.md) | Bridge Financial Strategies | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Adam Harding](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-harding.md) | Harding Wealth | Tempe, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Carson Kunkle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carson-kunkle.md) | Harding Wealth | Tempe, Arizona | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Cornelius Van Zutphen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cornelius-van-zutphen.md) | Intrinsic Wealth Counsel, Inc. | Tempe, Arizona | AAMS, CFP, CRPC, MS | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [David Young](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-young-7287492.md) | Harding Wealth | Tempe, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Nicholas Lombardozzi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-lombardozzi.md) | Kingdom Wealth Advisers | Gilbert, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Erica Ryberg](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erica-ryberg.md) | Montoya Wealth Management | Prescott, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Gregory Bradstreet](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gregory-bradstreet.md) | Farnam Financial | Peoria, Arizona | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Jonathan Bird](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-bird.md) | Farnam Financial | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Alicia Klein](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alicia-klein.md) | Cambridge Financial Group | Tucson, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Brandon Hodgeson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-hodgeson.md) | Cambridge Financial Group | Tucson, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Chase Deters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chase-deters.md) | Deters Wealth Management | Gilbert, Arizona | CFP, ChFC | Ongoing planning fee | | [Daniel Cossette](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-cossette.md) | Cambridge Financial Group | Tucson, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Heather McClain](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/heather-mcclain.md) | Deters Wealth Management | Gilbert, Arizona | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Jonathan Moore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-moore-6733823.md) | Ironwood Wealth Management | Chandler, Arizona | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Michael Phillips](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-phillips.md) | Verus Capital Partners | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michael Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-smith-1189477.md) | ProFocus | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Richard Wagner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/richard-wagner.md) | Ironwood Wealth Management | Chandler, Arizona | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Janus](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-janus.md) | Janus Financial | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Rydan Case](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rydan-case.md) | Ironwood Wealth Management | Chandler, Arizona | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Sara Amparan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sara-amparan.md) | Deters Wealth Management | Gilbert, Arizona | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Shelby Newell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shelby-newell.md) | Ironwood Wealth Management | Chandler, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Alastair Stansfield](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alastair-stansfield.md) | Rise Private Wealth Advisors | Tucson, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Carl Mariner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carl-mariner.md) | ARQ Wealth Advisors | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, ChFC, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Cole Leonida](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cole-leonida.md) | John Moore Associates | Scottsdale, Arizona | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Joel Bonnema](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joel-bonnema.md) | Bonnema Wealth Management | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 108. 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