# Financial advisors for retirees in Texas > For retirees in Texas, 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 Brandon Renfro of Belonging Wealth Management, Alex Bridges of Tiverton Wealth and Phil Orwig of Fair Asset Management, LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/texas/ 282 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 Texas? For retirees in Texas, 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 Brandon Renfro of Belonging Wealth Management, Alex Bridges of Tiverton Wealth and Phil Orwig of Fair Asset Management, LLC. - [Brandon Renfro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-renfro/), Belonging Wealth Management, Longview. Holds the RICP, CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Alex Bridges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-bridges/), Tiverton Wealth, The Woodlands. Holds the RICP, CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Phil Orwig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phil-orwig/), Fair Asset Management, LLC, Dallas. Holds the RICP, CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Miguel Gomez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez/), Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc., El Paso. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Joe Ward](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joe-ward/), Refined Wealth, Houston. Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. - [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates/), Cates Financial Planning, LLC, Denton. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Texas work with retirees? The Wellspent public graph lists 282 fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas, at 116 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas located? Of the 282 fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas, 110 are in Houston, followed by 21 in Austin and 20 in San Antonio. ## How do fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas is a percentage of assets, used by 90% of the 282 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 39% charge by the hour and 35% charge fixed fees. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Texas? Fee-only financial advisors in Texas charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 66 Texas firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Texas? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Texas has a median price of $1,575. We found this across the published prices of 54 Texas firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for retirees have? For retirees, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In Texas, 47% of the 282 advisors listed hold the CFP. - RICP (2% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on income in retirement. - CFP (47% of advisors listed): The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together. - EA (3% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with RMDs and Medicare surcharges. ## How do Texas advisors for retirees compare with the rest of the US? 35% of fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas 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 Texas tax retirement income? No. Texas has no state income tax, so retirement account withdrawals and pensions aren't taxed at the state level. ## What should I ask a financial advisor as a retiree in Texas? - 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? - Would you plan differently if I might move to another state in retirement? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees in Texas? 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Christopher Reddick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-reddick.md) | Chris Reddick Financial Planning | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, EA | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Ben Earls](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-earls.md) | Earls Financial LLC | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates.md) | Cates Financial Planning, LLC | Denton, Texas | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Emily Rassam](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/emily-rassam.md) | Archer Investment Management | Austin, Texas | AIFA, CDAA, CFP, CRPS | Percentage of assets | | [Joe Ward](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joe-ward.md) | Refined Wealth | Houston, Texas | CFP, RICP, TPCP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kirk Reagan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kirk-reagan.md) | High Flight Financial LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, ChFC | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Miguel Gomez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez.md) | Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc. | El Paso, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Miguel Gomez Garcia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez-garcia.md) | Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc. | El Paso, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Phil Orwig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phil-orwig.md) | Fair Asset Management, LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, CPWA, ChFC, RICP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Rebecca Jackson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rebecca-jackson.md) | SeedSafe Financial | Austin, Texas | CFP, CPA, PFS, RLP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Alex Bridges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-bridges.md) | Tiverton Wealth | The Woodlands, Texas | CFP, ChFC, RICP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Allen Gibson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allen-gibson.md) | GIBSON WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | Tyler, Texas | CFP, ChFC, CDFA, CRPC | Percentage of assets | | [Gabriel Motta](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gabriel-motta.md) | Inclinevest® | Plano, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Jared Jameson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jared-jameson.md) | WJ Interests, LLC | Sugar Land, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jonathan McAlister](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-mcalister.md) | Integrity Road Wealth Partners LLC | Houston, Texas | CFP, MBA, CKA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Justin Reede](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-reede.md) | Integrity Road Wealth Partners LLC | Houston, Texas | CFP, CKA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Leah Coleman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leah-coleman.md) | Orchard Financial Group | Austin, Texas | CFP, AAMS | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Zach Reyes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-reyes.md) | Circadia Financial Planning | Westlake, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Allen Mueller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allen-mueller.md) | 7 Saturdays Financial | Richardson, Texas | CFA, CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Brandon Renfro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-renfro.md) | Belonging Wealth Management | Longview, Texas | CFP, EA, RICP | Percentage of assets | | [Den Murley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/den-murley.md) | Belonging Wealth Management | Longview, Texas | CFP, MBA, MSFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jarrod Sandra](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jarrod-sandra.md) | Chisholm Wealth Management | Burleson, Texas | CFP, CKA, MS, MSFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jim Crider](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jim-crider.md) | Intentional Living FP LLC | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [John Kvale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kvale.md) | J.K. Financial, Inc. | Dallas, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Kyle Simmons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-simmons-8414.md) | J.E. Simmons & Co., P.C. | Dallas, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Massi De Santis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/massi-de-santis.md) | Desmo Wealth Advisors, LLC | Lakeway, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Michelle Vargas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michelle-vargas.md) | Waymaker Financial Planning | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Robert Holman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-holman.md) | Holman Wealth Management, LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ross Miller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ross-miller.md) | ClearPoint Wealth Management | Colleyville, Texas | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets | | [Sanjay Pamurthy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sanjay-pamurthy.md) | Artham Advisors LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer | | [Zach Lopez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-lopez.md) | AnCap Financial | League City, Texas | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Bob Knode](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bob-knode.md) | Knode Wealth Management | Plano, Texas | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Cameron Penney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cameron-penney.md) | Penney Financial | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Charles Parker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-parker.md) | Parker Financial Advisors, LLC | Houston, Texas | AEP, BBA, CFP | Percentage of assets | | [January Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/january-smith.md) | Janus Financial Planning, LLC | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joshua Brooks](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-brooks.md) | Exponential Advisors | Weatherford, Texas | CFP, M.Div. | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Kaki Perdue](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaki-perdue.md) | Look Both Ways Financial | Houston, Texas | CPA, CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Molly Laughter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/molly-laughter.md) | Laughter Financial, LLC | Celina, Texas | CFA, CFP, MA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Stephanie Sammons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephanie-sammons.md) | Sammons Wealth Management LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Carol Alexander](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carol-alexander.md) | Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. | Frisco, Texas | AIF, CDFA, CFP, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Morgann Zimmer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/morgann-zimmer.md) | Goodman Financial Corporation | Houston, Texas | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Rodney James](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rodney-james.md) | Vineyard Family Wealth, LLC | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Benjamin Hooper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/benjamin-hooper.md) | Comal Wealth Management | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP, ChFC, CIMA, CLU, RICP, RLP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Scott Hamilton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-hamilton.md) | Hamilton Financial Planning | Houston, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Albert Dean](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/albert-dean.md) | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Casey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-casey.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Beth Koonce](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/beth-koonce.md) | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Christopher Laughhunn](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-laughhunn.md) | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [David Faskas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-faskas.md) | Keller Wealth Advisors | Victoria, Texas | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets | | [David Nash](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-nash.md) | Magister Wealth | San Antonio, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 282. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/texas/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/texas.md) - [Estate planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/texas.md) - [Tax planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/texas.md) - [Founders in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/texas.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/texas.md) - [Small business owners in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/texas.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).