Fee-only advisors for high-earning households
High-earning households generate enough income to build wealth quickly and enough tax exposure to lose a meaningful share of it without coordinated planning. These advisors orient their practices around that asymmetry.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 1,176 fee-only financial advisors working with high earners at 599 firms, most in Austin, Houston and Dallas. 52% hold the CFP certification. Of the 1171 with fees on file, 86% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 1,176
- Firms
- 599
- Cities
- 454
- Hold the CFP
- 52%
- Other credentials: CFA 11% · CPA 3% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 1171 with fees on file): percentage of assets 86% · fixed fees 42% · hourly 39% · ongoing planning fee 19%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
1176 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Latta | ACT Advisors | Asheville | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee |
| Paul Thompson | Ascension Capital Advisors | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Preston Mayo | Insight Wealth Strategies | San Ramon | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ramprasad Satagopan | Everest Private Wealth | Cupertino | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Ranga Srinivasan | Everest Private Wealth | Cupertino | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Rebecka Pratt | Hill Island Financial | Grand Rapids | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Richard Arbury | My Financial Coach | Midland | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert McKay | Nautical Star Financial | Fort Mitchell | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Roger Chen | MYeCFO | New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Roger Crook | Altura Wealth Advisors | Virginia Beach | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Russ Thornton I help women aged 55-75 retire with clarity, comfort, & confidence | Wealthcare for Women | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ryan Bannister | 1Up Financial Advisors | Cary | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| Ryan Carragher | The Clifford Group | Wayland | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Sachin Sawant | Briaud | College Station | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Samuel Tidd | Scratch Capital | Boise | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Scott Bell | Gross Domestic Product | Playa Del Rey | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Scott Schaeffer | MN Wealth Advisors | Overland Park | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Scott Schwinger | Ascension Capital Advisors | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Sean Toohey | Alpine Private Wealth | Omaha | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Stephanie Holston | Kilter Group | Witchita | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Susanna Robinson | Peak Planning Group | Raleigh | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Anderton | 626 Financial | Portage | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Mosier | Cairn Wealth Management | Vancouver | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tom O'Neill We are a multi generational wealth management team. | Not listed | Mount Laurel | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Trevor Sarif-Killea | Geometric Advisors | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| William Root | Keeler & Nadler | Dublin | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Aaron Haase | Avondale Wealth Advisors | West Lake Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Alexander Ingrim | Liberty Atlantic Advisors | Florence, Italy | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexia McCluskey | Castle Island Wealth | Palm Beach Gardens | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ali Alsari | AWM Global Advisors | San Diego | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Andrew Picchietti | Midwestern Financial Group | Iowa City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andrew Waymire | Perspective Wealth Partners | Boise | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Annette Quinter | James Investment | Xenia | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Audrey Soza | Custos Family Office | Austin | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Barrett Haus | Haus Financial Solutions | Orlando | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bradley Sorenson | Diversified Portfolios | Bloomfield Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Brandon Cruz | Adaptive Wealth Engineering | Las Vegas | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brynn Albers | Northbridge Financial Group | Tampa | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Carly Denial | ARQ Wealth Advisors | Scottsdale, Az 85260 | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Casey Phinney | Generous Wealth Management | Marshfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Catharine Betzig | Diversified Portfolios | Bloomfield Hills | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Christina Doherty | FCA | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cindy Yac | FCA | Houston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cody Gunn | Arrowstone Wealth | Malaga | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Connor Williamson | TrueNorth Wealth & Impact | Joplin | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Darin Snow | Denver Private Wealth Management | Denver | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Cantor | Liberty Atlantic Advisors | Florence, Italy | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David McGowan | James Investment | Xenia | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Dennis Perdue | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Diane Rose | James Investment | Xenia | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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