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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Knapp | Colleen Weber CPA | Chanhassen | CFP | Fixed fees |
| Paul Crosbie Straightforward, tax-informed plans for do-it-yourselfers who want sound advice they can understand and carry out on their own. | WealthMap Planning | San Luis Obispo | CPA/PFS | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Paul Michel | Provident Financial Planning | Addison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Rachel Sloan | Sloan Advisory Group, Inc. | Glens Falls | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Reem Hussein | Azzad Asset Management | Falls Church | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Robert Hamilton | Integrity Investment Advisors | Fort Collins | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Robert Maloney | Squam Lakes Financial Advisors, LLC | Holderness | AEP, MSFS | Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| Robin Brigham | Hager Investment Management Services | New London | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ronald Bernstein | Prism Planning Partners | Rancho Mirage | CFP, PFS | One-time planning fee |
| Samer Eshmawy | Azzad Asset Management | Falls Church | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Scott Weiss | Weiss Financial Group | Mahopac | CFP, CRPC, AAMS, APMA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sean Kelleher | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Sean Williams | Cadence Wealth Partners | Concord | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Stacia Bearden | Wurz Financial Services | Holland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephen Lupkas | myFinancialPro | Shelton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Steve Peterson Flat-fee pre-retirement and retirement planning focused on tax strategy, Social Security, pensions and secure retirement income. | Personal Financial Advice & Insights, LLC | Stevensville | CRPC | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Steven Boorstein | RockCrest Financial | Turnersville | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Steven Pitchford | Towerpoint Wealth | Sacramento | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Tammy Pompei | Braun-Bostich & Associates | Canonsburg | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Thatcher Taylor | ProPath Financial | Meridian | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Thomas Kluttz | Analog Capital Partners | Houston | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Little | Yeti Wealth Management Group | Highlands Ranch | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Thomas Van Spankeren | RISE Investments | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Tom Taylor | Chesapeake Financial Advisors | Towson | CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tony Matheson | Slalom Wealth Management | Sacramento | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Trevor Van Nest | Niagara Region Money Coaches | St. Catharines | CFP | Not listed |
| Tristan Jacobi | Creative Wealth Management | Punta Gorda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ty Rollins A simple, low-maintenance Retirement Roadmap for individuals and couples near or in retirement, with personalized recommendations. | Ty Rollins, Inc. | Walnut Creek | MBA, EA | Subscription |
| Vid Ponnapalli | Unique Financial Advisors LLC | Holmdel | CFP, EA, MSFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Vincent DeCrow | RISE Investments | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Abby Bennett | Verum Partners | Charlotte | CExP, CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Abigail Schmid | Stone Pine Financial Partners | Media | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Adam Harding | Harding Wealth | Tempe | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Adam Stoeckler | Highland Investment Advisors | Ponte Vedra | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Addison Delage CAPTRUST is a leading independent investment research and advisory firm providing comprehensive wealth management services to individuals and institutions. | CAPTRUST | Raleigh | CFA, CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Aidan Ryan | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Alexander Call | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Andrew Herron | Stone Pine Financial Partners | Media | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Anton Bayer | Up Capital Management | Bulverde | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Becky Vasquez | Three Arch Wealth Management | Irvine | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Beth Lundberg | Hawthorne Wellman Financial Planning | Tyngsboro | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Beverly Whitman | Highland Investment Advisors | Ponte Vedra | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview | Quarry Hill Advisors | St Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Carman Kubanda Holistic Financial, Tax, Estate, Business Planning from a boutique firm. | Innovative Wealth Building | Fort Worth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Carson Johnson | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Carson Kunkle | Harding Wealth | Tempe | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cody Schaefer | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Johnson | Riverbend Wealth Management | Myrtle Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Miller | ONE Advisory Partners | Overland Park | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Ruske | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
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