# Financial advisors for retirees in Massachusetts > For retirees in Massachusetts, 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 Grant Joiner of Vineyard Wealth Group, MaryAnne Gucciardi of Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC and Brendan O'Rourke of Greenway Financial Advisors LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/massachusetts/ 124 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 Massachusetts? For retirees in Massachusetts, 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 Grant Joiner of Vineyard Wealth Group, MaryAnne Gucciardi of Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC and Brendan O'Rourke of Greenway Financial Advisors LLC. - [Grant Joiner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-joiner/), Vineyard Wealth Group, Vineyard Haven. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. - [MaryAnne Gucciardi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maryanne-gucciardi/), Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC, Cambridge. Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. - [Brendan O'Rourke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-orourke/), Greenway Financial Advisors LLC, Burlington. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Cheryl Costa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cheryl-costa/), Woodside Wealth Management LLC, Framingham. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Maureen Demers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maureen-demers/), Demers Financial Planning, North Andover. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. - [Nicholas Stevens](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-stevens/), Evergreen Wealth Management, Boston. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts work with retirees? The Wellspent public graph lists 124 fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts, at 57 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts located? Of the 124 fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts, 21 are in Boston, followed by 15 in Lexington and 8 in New Bedford. ## How do fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts is a percentage of assets, used by 85% of the 124 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 56% charge fixed fees and 42% charge by the hour. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Massachusetts? Fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 21 Massachusetts firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Massachusetts? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Massachusetts has a median price of $3,000. We found this across the published prices of 27 Massachusetts firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for retirees have? For retirees, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In Massachusetts, 50% of the 124 advisors listed hold the CFP. - RICP (2% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on income in retirement. - CFP (50% of advisors listed): The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with RMDs and Medicare surcharges. ## How do Massachusetts advisors for retirees compare with the rest of the US? 56% of fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts tax Social Security? No. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts? - 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 Massachusetts tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees in Massachusetts? 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kevin Feig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-feig.md) | Walk You To Wealth | Dover, Massachusetts | CFP, CPA, PFS | Subscription | | [MaryAnne Gucciardi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maryanne-gucciardi.md) | Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC | Cambridge, Massachusetts | CFP, RICP, BA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Rana Choubah](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rana-choubah.md) | Meridian Financial Advisors, LLC | Holliston, Massachusetts | CFP, CRPC, CRPS, MPAS | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Steven Stanganelli](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steven-stanganelli.md) | Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC | Amesbury, Massachusetts | AEP, CFP, CRPC, MS | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Christopher Lazzaro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-lazzaro.md) | Plan For It Financial, LLC | Salem, Massachusetts | ChFC, RICP | One-time planning fee, Subscription, Hourly | | [Jay Abolofia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jay-abolofia.md) | Lyon Financial Planning, LLC | Waltham, Massachusetts | CFP, PhD | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [John Spoto](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-spoto.md) | Sentry Financial Planning, LLC | Andover, Massachusetts | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Brendan O'Rourke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-orourke.md) | Greenway Financial Advisors LLC | Burlington, Massachusetts | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Grant Joiner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-joiner.md) | Vineyard Wealth Group | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts | CFP, AAMS, EA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Nicholas Stevens](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-stevens.md) | Evergreen Wealth Management | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Debbie Levenson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/debbie-levenson.md) | Levenson Wealth LLC | Newtonville, Massachusetts | CFP, MBA | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Elise Stevenson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elise-stevenson.md) | Clearvue Advisors | Milton, Massachusetts | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Michael Gross](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-gross.md) | Rising Tides Financial, LLC | Needham, Massachusetts | CFP, CPA, MST | Fixed fees | | [Caden Buckley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/caden-buckley.md) | Beacon Financial Planning, Inc. | Hyannis, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Dan Pinheiro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dan-pinheiro.md) | South Coast Planning & Wealth Management LLC | Fall River, Massachusetts | CAIA, CFA, CFP, CPWA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Susan Moore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-moore.md) | Moore Financial Advisors, Ltd. | Watertown, Massachusetts | CFP, MS | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Cheryl Costa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cheryl-costa.md) | Woodside Wealth Management LLC | Framingham, Massachusetts | BS, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [John Kochevar](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kochevar.md) | Kochevar Financial Planning, LLC | Grafton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Jeffrey Meenes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-meenes.md) | Meenes Wealth Partners | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [John Konetzny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-konetzny.md) | The Practical Planner | Groton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Lauren Overzet](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lauren-overzet.md) | Civic Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Maureen Demers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maureen-demers.md) | Demers Financial Planning | North Andover, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Patricia Konetzny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patricia-konetzny.md) | The Practical Planner | Groton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Scott Swartz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-swartz.md) | AndersonLane Associates | Needham, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Charles Lawson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-lawson.md) | Heritage Financial Network | Concord, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Christopher Gauthier](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-gauthier-4861803.md) | Proactive Financial Solutions 360 | North Attleboro, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Andre Fernandes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andre-fernandes.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Anthony Corsino](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anthony-corsino.md) | Zen Financial Planning | Andover, Massachusetts | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Brian Hennessy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-hennessy.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [James Scanlan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-scanlan.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Jamie Upson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jamie-upson.md) | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Joseph Gauvin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-gauvin.md) | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Joshua Devereaux](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-devereaux.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Maclean Barach](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maclean-barach.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Matthew Biggar](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-biggar.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [William Lefavor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-lefavor.md) | Stage Harbor Financial | Westwood, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Adam Wojtkowski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-wojtkowski.md) | Copper Beech Wealth Management | Mansfield, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Brian Boswell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-boswell.md) | Newbridge Wealth Management | Malden, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Dana Levit](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dana-levit.md) | Paragon Financial Advisors | Newton, Massachusetts | CFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Dinghao Jiang](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dinghao-jiang.md) | Downtown Wealth Studios | Wellesley, Massachusetts | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Edmond Griffin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/edmond-griffin.md) | Apex Investment Group | Hudson, Massachusetts | CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Edward Toole](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/edward-toole.md) | Toole Financial | Longmeadow, Massachusetts | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Jeffrey Vincent](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-vincent.md) | Vincent Wealth Advisors | Norwell, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Lucy Valandra](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lucy-valandra.md) | Copper Beech Wealth Management | Mansfield, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Michael Sly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-sly.md) | Strategic Financial Alliance | Canton, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christopher Gauthier](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-gauthier.md) | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers, Massachusetts | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [David Juliano](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-juliano.md) | Stonehearth Capital Management | Danvers, Massachusetts | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Elizabeth Pleck](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elizabeth-pleck.md) | Financial Strategies | Wellesley, Massachusetts | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Ethan Brown](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ethan-brown.md) | Cox Capital Management | Andover, Massachusetts | | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Harrison Oakes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/harrison-oakes.md) | Cox Capital Management | Andover, Massachusetts | | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | Showing the first 50 of 124. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/massachusetts/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/massachusetts.md) - [Estate planning in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/massachusetts.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/massachusetts.md) - [Tax planning in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/massachusetts.md) - [Founders in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/massachusetts.md) - [Small business owners in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/massachusetts.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).