# Financial advisors for retirees in North Carolina > For retirees in North Carolina, 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 Travis Tracy of Fortitude Financial Planning, LLC, Nick Murphy of Counterweight Private Wealth and Matt Johnson of Defining Legacy Financial Advisors LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/north-carolina/ 115 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to as a retiree in North Carolina? For retirees in North Carolina, 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 Travis Tracy of Fortitude Financial Planning, LLC, Nick Murphy of Counterweight Private Wealth and Matt Johnson of Defining Legacy Financial Advisors LLC. - [Travis Tracy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/travis-tracy/), Fortitude Financial Planning, LLC, Raleigh. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Nick Murphy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nick-murphy/), Counterweight Private Wealth, Raleigh. Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Matt Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matt-johnson/), Defining Legacy Financial Advisors LLC, Greensboro. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Tammy Goodman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tammy-goodman/), Tammy Goodman Financial, LLC, Charlotte. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Katherine Edwards](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/katherine-edwards/), MainStreet Financial Planning, Raleigh. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee. - [Ryan Casey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-casey/), Tilia Fiduciary Partners, Wilmington. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in North Carolina work with retirees? The Wellspent public graph lists 115 fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina, at 62 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina located? Of the 115 fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina, 34 are in Charlotte, followed by 19 in Raleigh and 7 in Wilmington. ## How do fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina is a percentage of assets, used by 82% of the 115 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 48% charge fixed fees and 45% charge by the hour. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in North Carolina? Fee-only financial advisors in North Carolina charge a median of $4,500 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 33 North Carolina firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in North Carolina? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in North Carolina has a median price of $1,950. We found this across the published prices of 19 North Carolina firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for retirees have? For retirees, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In North Carolina, 49% of the 115 advisors listed hold the CFP. - RICP (1% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on income in retirement. - CFP (49% of advisors listed): The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together. - EA (1% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with RMDs and Medicare surcharges. ## How do North Carolina advisors for retirees compare with the rest of the US? 82% of fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina charge a percentage of assets, compared with 87% of the 3,334 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does North Carolina tax Social Security? No. North Carolina 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 North Carolina? - 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 North Carolina tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees in North Carolina? 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Justin May](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-may.md) | Old Peak Finance | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Charles Terry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-terry.md) | Shepherd Wealth Partners, LLC | Waxhaw, North Carolina | CAP, CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Mike Davis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mike-davis.md) | Legs Financial | Greensboro, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Nick Foy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nick-foy.md) | Greenway Wealth Advisors, LLC | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Travis Tracy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/travis-tracy.md) | Fortitude Financial Planning, LLC | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP, EA, JD | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Will Revels](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/will-revels.md) | PieCapital | Raleigh, North Carolina | CEPA, CFA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Chris Mullis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-mullis.md) | NorthStar Capital Advisors | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP, PhD | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [James Charles](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-charles.md) | Sanctuary Financial Planning, LLC | Charlotte, North Carolina | CDFA, CFA, CFP, MS | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Stephen Boatman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephen-boatman.md) | Flat Fee Financial LLC | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer | | [Thomas Mclean](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-mclean.md) | Altruist Wealth Management | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Deborah Hobart](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/deborah-hobart.md) | Blue Water Capital Management, LLC | Apex, North Carolina | CFP, CPA | Ongoing planning fee | | [John Underhill](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-underhill.md) | Acorn & Oak Wealth Management LLC | Sanford, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Matt Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matt-johnson.md) | Defining Legacy Financial Advisors LLC | Greensboro, North Carolina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Nicholas Faulkner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-faulkner.md) | Testament Wealth Management | Cary, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Nick Murphy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nick-murphy.md) | Counterweight Private Wealth | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP, MBA, RICP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Erin Campbell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erin-campbell.md) | Beacon Financial Strategies | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Katherine Edwards](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/katherine-edwards.md) | MainStreet Financial Planning | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Michael Fuhr](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-fuhr.md) | Evergreen Wealth Services | Mooresville, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Tammy Goodman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tammy-goodman.md) | Tammy Goodman Financial, LLC | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Todd Calamita](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/todd-calamita.md) | Calamita Wealth Management | Charlotte, North Carolina | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Adam Coleman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-coleman.md) | Nectarine | Charlotte, North Carolina | CRPC, AFC, CDLP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Edward Fulbright](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/edward-fulbright.md) | Fulbright Financial Consulting, PA | Durham, North Carolina | CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee | | [Logan Collie](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/logan-collie.md) | Collie Financial Planning, Inc. | Black Mountain, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Nicholas O'Kelly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-o-kelly.md) | Cadence Wealth Partners | Concord, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Sean Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sean-williams.md) | Cadence Wealth Partners | Concord, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Addison Delage](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/addison-delage.md) | CAPTRUST | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFA, CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Alexis Delia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alexis-delia.md) | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ryan Casey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-casey.md) | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Stephen Reh](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephen-reh.md) | Invest With Steve | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Walker Abney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/walker-abney.md) | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Nathan Snow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathan-snow.md) | Accruent Wealth Advisors | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Adam Boor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-boor.md) | Pursuit Wealth Strategies | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Allison Miller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allison-miller.md) | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [David Childs](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-childs.md) | Spartan Planning | Greensboro, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Douglas English](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/douglas-english.md) | ACT Advisors | Asheville, North Carolina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Drew Waterbury](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/drew-waterbury.md) | Ocean Advisors | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets | | [Eric Schrum](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-schrum.md) | Schrum Private Wealth Management | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Graham Shepherd](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/graham-shepherd.md) | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [John Purrington](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-purrington.md) | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Joshua Bailey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-bailey.md) | Muirfield Wealth Advisors | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Matthew Miller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-miller.md) | Armor Investment Advisors | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Matthew Snuggs](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-snuggs.md) | Pursuit Wealth Strategies | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Pamela Rigsby](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/pamela-rigsby.md) | Pursuit Wealth Strategies | Raleigh, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Philip Bailey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/philip-bailey.md) | Muirfield Wealth Advisors | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Roger Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/roger-johnson.md) | ACT Advisors | Asheville, North Carolina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Ryan Glover](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-glover.md) | Tarheel Advisors | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Walter Hinson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/walter-hinson.md) | Tarheel Advisors | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Bryan Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-smith.md) | Infinite Wealth Advisors | Mooresville, North Carolina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Evan Grey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/evan-grey.md) | Grey Private Capital | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Michael Giblin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-giblin.md) | Dovetail Financial | Wilmington, North Carolina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | Showing the first 50 of 115. 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