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Fee-only advisors for early-career professionals
Early career is when the planning lever is longest and the household is most overwhelmed by it. These advisors take on early-career clients deliberately, not as a stepping stone.
Fee-only onlyAudience: Early-career professionals
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 759 fee-only financial advisors working with early-career professionals at 461 firms, most in Houston, Chicago and Minneapolis. 54% hold the CFP certification. Of the 758 with fees on file, 75% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 759
- Firms
- 461
- Cities
- 350
- Hold the CFP
- 54%
- Other credentials: CFA 9% · CPA 4% · EA 3%
- How they charge (of 758 with fees on file): percentage of assets 75% · hourly 38% · fixed fees 28% · one-time planning fee 28%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
759 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Faber Collaborative, do-it-with-you hourly or flat-fee planning for people who want to stay in control, with no product sales or ongoing fees. | DIWY Financial Planning | Los Angeles | CFP, ChFC, CLU, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Anthony Syracuse Dynamic Financial Planning is a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning firm in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in equity compensation and financial planning for tech professionals and high earners in their 30s and 40s. | Dynamic Financial Planning, LLC | Scottsdale | CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Chris Musick Personal CFO for faith-driven founders earning $300k+, helping you steward income, taxes, and wealth beyond the business. | Purpose Financial Planning | Fayetteville | CFP, CKA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| David Barfield Hourly, fee-only advice for individuals, families and small businesses who want to pay only for the time they need. | Datapoint Financial Planning, LLC | Canton | CFP | Hourly |
| Eric Ross Modern wealth management integrating financial planning, tax planning, and investment management to help you live your best life. | F2 Wealth | Cincinnati | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Evon Mendrin We help optometrists nationwide build thriving practices and lasting wealth through tailored financial planning and investment management. | Optometry Wealth Advisors LLC | Madera | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Garrett Chmiola Valeo is an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm offering objective, independent guidance for one transparent fee | Valeo Financial Advisors | Chicago | CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Jenn Steliga Coaching-centered planning and accountability for people who feel late in pursuing their own version of financial independence. | Find Your FI | Omaha | CFP | Subscription |
| Jorge Soriano Financial and tax planning for young families and professionals focused on early retirement, with no age or asset minimums. | Financial Optimist LLC | Saint Petersburg | CFP, EA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Justin May Tax-focused wealth management for executives & founders | Old Peak Finance | Chapel Hill | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Kevin Estes Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA is an hourly financial planner who helps tech professionals and their families live great lives. | Scaled Finance, LLC | Bellevue | CFP, MBA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Kevin Feig Rewrite Your Money Story. Build Real Wealth. | Walk You To Wealth | Dover | CFP, CPA, PFS | Subscription |
| Matt Sheers Flat-fee, advice-only planning for mid-career individuals and couples working through career changes, growing families or business ownership. | Sheer Empowerment Financial | Plymouth | CFP, CFA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Megan Kiesel Flexible, as-needed planning for early- and mid-career people who want a meaningful life and long-term financial stability. | Livelihood LLC | Philadelphia | CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Michael Rodriguez Flat-fee, advice-only planning for first-generation wealth builders and young families buying homes, merging finances and raising kids. | Equanimity Wealth | Glendale | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Michal Skowronski Comprehensive Wealth Planning for High-Income Professionals and Retirees | Skylark Wealth, LLC | San Francisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Sarah Gerber Project and ongoing planning for newlyweds, young families and early-career professionals building a financial foundation, including couples merging finances. | Momentum Financial Planning LLC | Longmont | CFP, AFC | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Tim Melia Hourly, advice-only planning for young professionals, families and retirees, from first-time guidance to second opinions for DIY investors. | Embolden Financial Planning LLC | Seattle | CFP, MBA | Hourly |
| Alvin Carlos | District Capital Management | Washington | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Amber FitzRysler | Rising Financial | Minneapolis | BA, CFP, EA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Amir Noor | N Financial Plans | Huntington | CFP, CRPS, EA | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Andrew Altfest | Altfest Personal Wealth Management | New York | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Andrew Ish | Prepared Financial Planning LLC | Milwaukee | CFP, CFA, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ashley Rittershaus Flat-fee, six-month planning for people who want to retire early, work less or change course while caring for their future selves. | Curious Crow Financial Planning | Revere | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Austin Preece | Preece Financial Planning | Eau Claire | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bill Jensen | Acadia Financial Services LLC | Burke | CFP, EA | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Carmetta Joyner Practical, lecture-free planning that helps first-generation professionals organize their finances and put a custom plan into action. | Joyner Financial Planning LLC | San Francisco | CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Cary Cates | Cates Financial Planning, LLC | Denton | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Chad Holmes Flat fee - fee only - fiduciary - Life Audit Creator | Formula Wealth | Fairhope | CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Charles Harper | Harper Financial Planning LLC | Columbia | CFP, ChFC, RICP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Chris Diodato WELLth is a flat fee, fiduciary financial planner located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and serving clients nationally | WELLth Financial Planning | Palm Beach Gardens | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer |
| Christopher Kehoe | R.W. Roge & Company, Inc. | Bohemia | CFA, MBA, AIF, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Christopher Marrone | Marrone Wealth Management LLC | New York | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Courtney McKenna | Altfest Personal Wealth Management | New York | CFP, CLU, CFA, CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| DAN Honsberger Advice-only planning for complex situations, from taxes and insurance reviews to equity compensation and inherited IRAs, by the hour or ongoing. | Reel Financial Planning | Midlothian | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Ed Smith | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Garrett Dresen | Harbor Horizon Financial | Wilsonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Helen Stephens | Aspen Wealth Management | Fort Worth | CEPA, CFP, EA, ChSNC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Swindler | Money Illustrated Advisory Services | Bluffdale | AFC, CDFA, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jim Pan | Panorama Financial Planning | Vancouver | CFP, MFA-P | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| John McGowan | Mandala Financial Advisors | Salida | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John O'Callaghan | Impact Financial Life Planning LLC | Baltimore | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jordan DeBoer | Calibration Financial | Milaca | AWMA, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kevin Rademacher | Lifetime Financial Planners LLC | San Antonio | CFP, CRPC, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Lance Elrod | Next Step Financial Transitions | Cypress | CFP, CDFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lauren Way | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, CFA, PhD, CRC | Percentage of assets |
| Lindsay Elwood | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group | Athens | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Liz Plot | Primas Financial Planning | Columbia | CFP, ChFC, AFC, EA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Mai Yang | Heartworth Financial | Saint Louis Park | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Marcus Miller | Mainstay Capital LLC | Lakeland | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
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