# Advisors with 20 or more years of experience

> Look for a fee-only advisor who has been through more than one market cycle. Ask what they changed after those years, and who takes over when they retire. Records to start with include Courtney McKenna of Altfest Personal Wealth Management, Jeffrey Walters of Advisia Financial Planning, LLC and Bobby Cremins of Metanoia Financial.

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50 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026.
Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions.

## How do I find fee-only advisors with 20 or more years in the industry?

Look for a fee-only advisor who has been through more than one market cycle. Ask what they changed after those years, and who takes over when they retire. Records to start with include Courtney McKenna of Altfest Personal Wealth Management, Jeffrey Walters of Advisia Financial Planning, LLC and Bobby Cremins of Metanoia Financial.

## How many fee-only advisors with 20 or more years in the industry are there in the US?

The Wellspent public graph lists 8,264 fee-only advisors with 20 or more years in the industry in the US, from every advisor record that fits.

## How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors with 20 or more years in the industry?

We count an advisor here when their SEC record shows a first securities exam in 2006 or earlier.

## What should I ask fee-only advisors with 20 or more years in the industry in the US?

What did you change after 2008 and 2020? Who takes over when you retire? How long have you been fee-only? Are you taking new clients?

## Advisors

| Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Al Faber](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/al-faber.md) | DIWY Financial Planning | Los Angeles, California | CFP, ChFC, CLU, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Amy Rosenow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amy-rosenow.md) | Bold Vision Financial | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CFA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Brian Clarke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-clarke.md) | Clarke Financial Counsel, LLC | Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin | CFP, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [David Barfield](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-barfield.md) | Datapoint Financial Planning, LLC | Canton, Georgia | CFP | Hourly |
| [Emily Nilsson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/emily-nilsson.md) | Brava Financial, LLC | San Diego, California | CDFA, CFP, JD | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Eric Ross](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-ross.md) | F2 Wealth | Cincinnati, Ohio | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Michael Staman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-staman.md) | Delaware Financial Planning | Newark, Delaware | AWMA, CAP, CFP, MPAS, MSPFP, TPCP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Adam Koos](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-koos.md) | Libertas Wealth Management Group Inc | Columbus, Ohio | CEPA, CFP, CMT | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Alejandro Haas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alejandro-haas.md) | Copper Square Private Wealth, LLC | Phoenix, Arizona | CFP, CIMA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| [Allison Donaldson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allison-donaldson.md) | HTG Investment Advisors Inc. | New Canaan, Connecticut | CFP, MBA, JD | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Amy Barnes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amy-barnes.md) | Firebrand Wealth Management, LLC | Seattle, Washington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Bobby Cremins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bobby-cremins.md) | Metanoia Financial | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| [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 |
| [Courtney McKenna](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/courtney-mckenna.md) | Altfest Personal Wealth Management | New York, New York | CFP, CLU, CFA, CPA/PFS, MBA, PhD, MA | Ongoing planning fee |
| [Daniel Wrenne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-wrenne.md) | Wrenne Financial Planning | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [David Lafferty](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-lafferty.md) | Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | CFP, MBA, JD, CAP, ChFC, LLM | Percentage of assets |
| [Ed Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ed-smith.md) | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Glenn Brown](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/glenn-brown.md) | PlanDynamic, LLC | Framingham, Massachusetts | CFP, CRPC, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| [John Bell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-bell.md) | Free State Financial Planning | Clarksville, Maryland | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [John Gugle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-gugle.md) | Gugle Wealth Advisory LLC | Indian Land, South Carolina | CFP, CDFA, CRPC, TPCP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [John McGowan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-mcgowan.md) | Mandala Financial Advisors | Salida, Colorado | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Lindsay Elwood](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lindsay-elwood.md) | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group | Athens, Georgia | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| [Lindsey Young](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lindsey-young.md) | Quiet Wealth LLC | Baltimore, Maryland | CFP, MBA, TPCP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Mark Stancato](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-stancato.md) | VIP Wealth Advisors | Decatur, Georgia | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Patrick Dinan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patrick-dinan.md) | Impact Fiduciary | Pasadena, California | CFP, Chartered SRI Counselor | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| [Philip Murphy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/philip-murphy.md) | IndiePlan LLC | Albany, New York | CFP, CFA | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [RJ Devick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rj-devick.md) | Bond&Devick Wealth Partners | Saint Louis Park, Minnesota | BA, BFA, BS, CFP, Chartered SRI Counselor, ChFC, CRPC | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| [Ryan Miyamoto](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-miyamoto.md) | Derive Wealth | Pasadena, California | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing 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 |
| [Stu Sneen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stu-sneen.md) | TwoTen Planning PLLC | Austin, Texas | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Tracy Baron Garcia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tracy-baron-garcia.md) | TBG Investing | Lake Oswego, Oregon | CFP, MBA | 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 |
| [Casey Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/casey-smith.md) | Wiser Wealth Management, Inc. | Marietta, Georgia | CDFA, CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| [Charles Thomas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-thomas.md) | Intrepid Eagle Finance | Clover, South Carolina | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| [Chloe Moore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chloe-moore.md) | Financial Staples | Atlanta, Georgia | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Chris Shoup](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-shoup.md) | Southshore Financial Planning | Tampa, Florida | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| [Chris Woods](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-woods.md) | Silvis Financial | Charlotte, North Carolina | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| [Daniel Frankel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-frankel.md) | WealthCollab | Bellevue, Washington | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [David Frank](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-frank.md) | Turning Point Planning LLC | Los Angeles, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Dustin Suttle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dustin-suttle.md) | Suttle Crossland Wealth Advisors, LLC | Scottsdale, Arizona | CFP, MBA, AAMS, CRPC | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Erik Nero](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erik-nero.md) | First Step Wealth Planning, LLC | Wilton, New York | CFP, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Ethan Pepper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ethan-pepper.md) | Orchard City Wealth Management, LLC | Los Gatos, California | CFP, EA, RLP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Gordon Achtermann](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gordon-achtermann.md) | Silverstone Financial | Owings Mills, Maryland | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [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 |
| [Jane Young](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jane-young.md) | More than Your Money, Inc. | Colorado Springs, Colorado | CFP, EA, MBA | One-time planning fee |
| [Jeffrey Walters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-walters.md) | Advisia Financial Planning, LLC | Bellevue, Washington | CFP, EA | Hourly |
| [Jessica Merino](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jessica-merino.md) | Merino Wealth Management | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Julie Quick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/julie-quick.md) | Cultivate Financial Wellness | Howell, Michigan | BFA, CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Justin Pritchard](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-pritchard.md) | Approach Financial, Inc. | Montrose, Colorado | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| [Kaysi Gordon](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaysi-gordon.md) | Kaysi Gordon Financial Planning | Valley Stream, New York | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |

## 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).