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Fee-only advisors for pre-retirees
Pre-retirement is the last big planning push: catchup savings, the Roth conversion window, healthcare bridge to Medicare, and the first long-term drawdown model. These advisors run that playbook on a regular cadence.
Fee-only onlyAudience: Pre-retirees
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 2,969 fee-only financial advisors working with pre-retirees at 1,381 firms, most in Houston, San Diego and Charlotte. 52% hold the CFP certification. Of the 2959 with fees on file, 85% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 2,969
- Firms
- 1,381
- Cities
- 859
- Hold the CFP
- 52%
- Other credentials: CFA 8% · CPA 3% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 2959 with fees on file): percentage of assets 85% · fixed fees 40% · hourly 39% · ongoing planning fee 17%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
2969 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Di Bello Member | Di Bello Financial | Mission Viejo | CFP, CPA, PFS™ | Percentage of assets |
| 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 |
| Amy Rosenow Advice-only planning and financial education for women, families and entrepreneurs, from a former investment firm COO and angel investor. | Bold Vision Financial | Chicago | CFP, CFA | 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 |
| Avanti Shetye Fee-only, advice-only planning for high-net-worth retirees, pre-retirees and high earners facing retirement income, tax and equity compensation decisions. | Wealthwyzr, LLC | Ellicott City | CFP, CFA, MBA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Brian Clarke Hourly, fee-only comprehensive planning for individuals and couples nearing retirement who are weighing what comes next. | Clarke Financial Counsel, LLC | Whitefish Bay | CFP, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Cody Murray Fee only fiduciary financial planning firm working with business owners. | Stillwater Financial | Stillwater | CFP, MBA | 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 Johns We specialize in tax planning for those nearing retirement. | Equilibrium Financial Planning LLC | Kenner | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Igor Aronov Flat-fee and hourly planning that helps professionals, business owners and families sort through overlapping decisions during busy career and family years. | FAR Financial | Brooklyn | CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| 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 |
| Joshua Gallogly Advice-only, tax-focused retirement planning for DIY investors and retirees who want to keep managing their own accounts. | Milestones Financial, LLC | Columbus | CFP, EA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| 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 |
| Mary Ann Sullivan Pension-focused retirement planning and education for educators and public employees who want to manage their own money confidently. | 395 Financial Planning | Mammoth Lakes | CFP, RICP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Michael Staman Ongoing or project-based planning for mid- to late-career corporate and nonprofit professionals, with flat pricing and simple, low-cost investing. | Delaware Financial Planning | Newark | AWMA, CAP, CFP, MPAS | 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 |
| Paulo Lopes Hourly or flat-fee, tax-aware planning for DIY investors, high earners and business owners who want a second set of eyes. | Woodmont Financial Partners LLC | Mesa | CFP, JD | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Robert Jeter Modern Tax & Retirement Expertise | Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments | Bethany Beach | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| 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 |
| Adam Bornn | Parallel Wealth Financial Group | Langley | CFP, CLU | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Alejandro Haas | Copper Square Private Wealth, LLC | Phoenix | CFP, CIMA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alex Ammar Advice-only planning for people aiming to become financially independent and retire early within 10 years, with education built in. | Paradox Financial LLC | Montverde | CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Allison Donaldson | HTG Investment Advisors Inc. | New Canaan | CFP, MBA, JD | Percentage of assets, Ongoing 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 |
| Angela Furubotten-LaRosee | Avea Financial Planning, LLC | Pasco | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, 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 |
| Ben Earls | Earls Financial LLC | Fort Worth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Bill Jensen | Acadia Financial Services LLC | Burke | CFP, EA | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Bobby Cremins | Metanoia Financial | Philadelphia | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Carlie Ransom | Equal Path Investments | Tacoma | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| Charles Terry | Shepherd Wealth Partners, LLC | Waxhaw | CAP, CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dave Rowan | Rowan Financial LLC | Bethlehem | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ed Smith | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Emily Rassam | Archer Investment Management | Austin | AIFA, CDAA, CFP, CRPS | Percentage of assets |
| Garrett Dresen | Harbor Horizon Financial | Wilsonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Hazel Secco | Align Financial Solutions | Hoboken | CDFA, CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Helen Stephens | Aspen Wealth Management | Fort Worth | CEPA, CFP, EA, ChSNC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Hunter Kelly | Palm Valley Wealth Management | Saint Augustine | CFP | Percentage of assets |
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