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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gray | Gray Wealth Strategies | Bend | CFP, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Andrew Mitchell I'm a wealth advisor who helps entrepreneurs and business owners make smart financial decisions; whether it's managing a windfall, funding a business venture, or building generational wealth so they can invest in themselves, their communities, and their passions. | Fiduciary Financial Advisors | Grand Rapids | CFP | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Angela Dorsey | Dorsey Wealth Management | Torrance | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ariadne Horstman | Tamarind Financial Planning | Palo Alto | CFP, RLP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Betsy Ratashak-Vogel | R&V Personal Finance | Decorah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bob Wolfe | HealthyFP | Conshohocken | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bradley Hilton | Sonas Financial Planning, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, MBA, MSFP, TPCP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brandon Seibel | Oasis Wealth Planning Advisors, LLC | Philadelphia | CFP, CPA, JD, LLM | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brian Seymour Guiding First-Generation Wealth Builders | Prosperitage Wealth | Mcdonough | CFP, ChFC, RICP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Brian Tegtmeyer | Truly Prosper Financial Planning | Dublin | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Britton Wellington | Real Agency Wealth | Beaverton | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bryan Haggard | RetireMitten Financial LLC | Milford | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Cameron Willcox | Willcox Wealth Management | Denver | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Casey Smith | Wiser Wealth Management, Inc. | Marietta | CDFA, CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Charles Horonzy | Focused Up Financial, LLC | La Grange | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chris Mullis | NorthStar Capital Advisors | Charlotte | CFP, PhD | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Chris Shoup | Southshore Financial Planning | Tampa | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chris Woods | Silvis Financial | Charlotte | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Christopher Lazzaro Plan For It Financial delivers personalized, actionable financial advice and education empowering you to make informed decisions about your future with confidence. | Plan For It Financial, LLC | Salem | ChFC, RICP | One-time planning fee, Subscription |
| Dan Reiter | Prosperity Planning, Inc. | North Kansas City | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets |
| Danielle Harrison | Harrison Financial Planning | Columbia | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Diane Esser Fee-only retirement planning and education for pre-retiree couples and Federal employees moving into the next phase of life. | Direction Financial Management, LLC | Germantown | CFP, CPA, RICP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Elise Huston | JNBA Financial Advisors | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Emilie Goldman | Tamarind Financial Planning | Palo Alto | CFA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Eric Niergarth | Retirement Roadmap Financial Planning | San Diego | CFP, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Erik Nero | First Step Wealth Planning, LLC | Wilton | CFP, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Evan Marquis | Milestone Financial Planning, LLC | Bedford | CFP, EA, RICP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Gabriel Anderson | Crafted Wealth Management, LLC | Los Angeles | CFP, ChFC, CLU | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Gabriel Motta | Inclinevest® | Plano | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| George Kao | Reach One Teach One Financial | Phoenix | CFP, ChFC, CKA, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gordon Achtermann | Silverstone Financial | Owings Mills | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gustaf Rounick | Westlight Wealth | Venice | BA, CFP, MSC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Holly Davis Planning for busy families with active outdoor lives balancing competing goals, plus equity compensation guidance for tech workers. | Alta Via Financial Planning LLC | Seattle | CFP, CPA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Ivan Havrylyan | Outside The Box Financial Planning, LLC | Wheeling | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Jacob Molina | Styra Wealth Management | Phoenix | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jacob Stalder Advice-only planning for people pursuing early retirement, with values-based strategies and no need to move investments. | Navigate Financial Planning LLC | Cedar Falls | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| James Charles | Sanctuary Financial Planning, LLC | Charlotte | CDFA, CFA, CFP, MS | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jane Young | More than Your Money, Inc. | Colorado Springs | CFP, EA, MBA | One-time planning fee |
| Jason Demland | Demland Wealth | Defiance | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jeff Burke | 7th Street Financial | Chaska | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| Jeffrey Schlotterbeck Water Street Wealth Management is an independent financial advisory firm providing personalized financial planning, investment management, tax strategies, and estate planning for individuals, families, and businesses. | Water Street Wealth Management | Tampa | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Walters Hourly, fee-only advice on planning, taxes and investments for DIY investors who want to keep managing their own portfolios. | Advisia Financial Planning, LLC | Bellevue | CFP, EA | Hourly |
| Jeremy Eppley | Silverstone Financial | Owings Mills | CFP, CPWA, APMA, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jim Mahaney One-time, tax-efficient retirement income plans for DIY investors entering retirement who want to skip ongoing AUM fees. | Mavericus Retirement Services | Georgetown | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Joel Cundick I am part of a team that transforms personal and financial dreams into goals, and goals into reality, working to build one million ideal futures for our clients, our team, and the communities we serve. | Savant Wealth Management | Phoenix | AIF, CFP, CPA/PFS, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jonathan Harner | Wichita Wealth Management, LLC | Wichita | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jonathan Pixley | Realm Financial Planning, LLC | Tulsa | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jordan Drinkhouse | Glow Financial Planning LLC | Spring Hill | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Justin Pritchard Retirement planning and investment management. | Approach Financial, Inc. | Montrose | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Kaysi Gordon | Kaysi Gordon Financial Planning | Valley Stream | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
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