# Advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin > In Wisconsin, look for a fee-only firm whose typical client looks like you, since that's who its process is built for. A firm's average account is a better guide than a stated minimum, which many firms never publish. Records to start with include Nick Ziarek of Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC, Austin Preece of Preece Financial Planning and Michael Rodenbaugh of Boardwalk Financial Strategies. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/by/financial-advisors-under-500k/wisconsin/ 268 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## How do I find fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin? In Wisconsin, look for a fee-only firm whose typical client looks like you, since that's who its process is built for. A firm's average account is a better guide than a stated minimum, which many firms never publish. Records to start with include Nick Ziarek of Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC, Austin Preece of Preece Financial Planning and Michael Rodenbaugh of Boardwalk Financial Strategies. ## How many fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin are there? The Wellspent public graph lists 268 fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin, at 111 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026. These are advisors at firms whose average account is under $500,000. ## Where are fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin located? Of the 268 fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin, 36 are in Appleton, followed by 33 in Madison and 16 in Brookfield. ## How do fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin is a percentage of assets, used by 93% of the 268 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 50% charge fixed fees and 41% charge by the hour. ## How many fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin hold the CFP? 41% of the 268 fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Wisconsin? Fee-only financial advisors in Wisconsin charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 14 Wisconsin firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Wisconsin? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Wisconsin has a median price of $1,900. We found this across the published prices of 13 Wisconsin firms. ## How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors for under $500,000? We divide the assets each firm reports on its Form ADV by its number of accounts. It's an average per account, so a household with several accounts may hold more. ## What should I ask fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin? Do you work with people who have about what I have? Do you have a minimum fee, even without an asset minimum? What would I pay in dollars each year? What's the size of your typical client? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for under $500,000 in Wisconsin? 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Austin Preece](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/austin-preece.md) | Preece Financial Planning | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Jared Andreoli](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jared-andreoli.md) | Simplicity Financial, LLC | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Bryan Minogue](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-minogue.md) | Kardinal Financial | Madison, Wisconsin | CFA, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Eric Jochimsen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-jochimsen.md) | JBY Financial Planning | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Susan Peck](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-peck.md) | Evolution Financial LLC | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP, RLP | Percentage of assets | | [Ben Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-smith.md) | Cove Financial Planning, LLC | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | CFP, Chartered SRI Counselor | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [John Cress](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-cress.md) | Madison Wealth Partners, Inc. | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Katheryn Lindquist](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/katheryn-lindquist.md) | Lindenwood Financial LLC | Madison, Wisconsin | ABFP, AWMA, CFP, MPAS, MSPFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Michael Haubrich](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-haubrich.md) | Financial Service Group, Inc. | Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin | CFP, CSA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Scott Wellens](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-wellens.md) | Fortress Planning Group | Pewaukee, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Matt Fizell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matt-fizell.md) | Harmony Wealth | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Nick Ziarek](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nick-ziarek.md) | Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC | Pewaukee, Wisconsin | CFA, CFP, BS, ChFC, CIMA, CPWA, EA | Percentage of assets | | [Andrew Polzin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-polzin.md) | Behl Wealth Management | Delafield, Wisconsin | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Brian Behl](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-behl.md) | Behl Wealth Management | Delafield, Wisconsin | CFP, CRPC | Ongoing planning fee | | [Hannah Chavez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/hannah-chavez.md) | Financial Strategies Inc. | Brookfield, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Marie Schuett](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marie-schuett.md) | Entirement Financial Planning | Watertown, Wisconsin | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Shannon Wegner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shannon-wegner.md) | Wegner Asset Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Erik Kroll](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erik-kroll.md) | Hilltop Financial Advisors | Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Paulson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-paulson.md) | Valkyrie Finance, LLC | Appleton, Wisconsin | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Alicia Vande Ven](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alicia-vande-ven.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Eric Raether](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-raether.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Evan Waltz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/evan-waltz.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Francisco Aguilar Puyol](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/francisco-aguilar-puyol.md) | MAPT Capital | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Mark Buchanan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-buchanan.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Mitchell DeWitt](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mitchell-dewitt.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Nancy Metzger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nancy-metzger.md) | MAPT Capital | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Richard Farmer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/richard-farmer.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ryan Moran](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-moran-6984569.md) | Highland Investment Advisors | Brookfield, Wisconsin | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Ernest Moosherr](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ernest-moosherr.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | ChFC | Percentage of assets | | [Felipe Quaassdorff Molina](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/felipe-quaassdorff-molina.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kenneth Melotte](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kenneth-melotte.md) | Melotte Financial Advisors | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Melodie Ace](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/melodie-ace.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | ChFC | Percentage of assets | | [Sylvain Michelin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sylvain-michelin.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Andrew Crone](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-crone.md) | Yahara Wealth Management | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Froelich](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-froelich.md) | Macco Financial Group | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Cynthia Farnsworth](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cynthia-farnsworth.md) | Atlatl Advisers | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Leonard Barry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leonard-barry.md) | Yahara Wealth Management | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michael Macco](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-macco.md) | Macco Financial Group | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Morgan Cain](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/morgan-cain.md) | Macco Financial Group | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Patrick Stoa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patrick-stoa.md) | Macco Financial Group | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Ross Fedenia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ross-fedenia.md) | Atlatl Advisers | Madison, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Robillard](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-robillard.md) | Macco Financial Group | Green Bay, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Scott Keipper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-keipper.md) | Highland Investment Advisors | Brookfield, Wisconsin | PFS | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Adam Kierzek](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adam-kierzek.md) | FORM Wealth Advisors | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Andrew Klein](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-klein.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Madison, Wisconsin | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Brady Storhoff](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brady-storhoff.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Brayden Zettle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brayden-zettle.md) | FORM Wealth Advisors | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Brian Kopp](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-kopp.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | | Percentage of assets | | [Clinton Walkner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/clinton-walkner.md) | Walkner Condon Financial Advisors | Verona, Wisconsin | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [David Muehl](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-muehl.md) | Canopy Wealth Management | Middleton, Wisconsin | | Percentage of assets | Showing the first 50 of 268. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/by/financial-advisors-under-500k/wisconsin/?page=2 ## 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).