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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Staman | Delaware Financial Planning, LLC | Newark | CFP, CAP, TPCP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nannette Belt | Inspiration Financial Planning LLC | Carlsbad | CFP, RICP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Nathan Swab | Alexander Financial Planning, Inc. | Columbus | AWMA, CFP, MSFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nathaniel Baim | Pursuit Planning and Investments, LLC | Beaverton | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Neil Portus | Olivehurst Advisors LLC | Roseville | CFP, CFA, MBA, TPCP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nestor Vargas | AlignPoint Wealth | Denver | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nicholas Faulkner | Testament Wealth Management | Cary | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Nick Murphy | Counterweight Private Wealth | Raleigh | CFP, MBA, RICP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Nicola Cyr | Five8 Financial LLC | Rogers | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets |
| Patrick King | Prana Wealth | Atlanta | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Paul Coleman Iii | Free Time Financial LLC | Orchard Park | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ralph Ted White | Arrivity Financial Planning | Seattle | CFP, CIMA, MBA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Raquel Hinman | Hinman Financial Planning, Inc. | Erie | CFP, CDFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Rebecca Meats | Clear Insight Wealth Management | Spokane | CPA, AFC, CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Rick Spillane | Spillane Financial Planning, Inc. | Lebanon | CFP, CPA | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Robert DeLucas | Afton Advisors, LLC | Nashville | CFP, ChFC, MBA, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Robert Holman | Holman Wealth Management, LLC | Dallas | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Robert Riedl | Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. | Chicago | AWMA, BS, CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Robin Kizito | Addax Bridge Financial | North Bethesda | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ross Dugas Data-driven, transparent planning for curious investors who want to understand their plan, from a former chemical engineer. | Scientific Financial | Pearland | PhD, CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Ross Miller | ClearPoint Wealth Management | Colleyville | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets |
| Sam Wagner | WealthGuides LLC | Indianapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sarah Kang | UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors | Minnetonka | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Scott Brooks | Brooks Wealth Management | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Scott Leavitt | Financial Life Advisors | San Antonio | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sean Wilson | Moraine Wealth Advisory | Calgary | CIM, CFP | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Shawn Perkins | Genuine Wealth Solutions LLC | Richmond | AWMA, CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Stephen Lay | Curtain Wealth Planning | Park City | CFP, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Steve Cruice | Simply Steward, LLC | Highlands Ranch | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Steven Clark | Clark Financial Planning Services LLC | Coconut Creek | CFP, EA, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Steven Gilbert | Gilbert Wealth | Fort Wayne | CFP, RICP, APMA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Tom Massie | Massie Financial Planning | Alexandria | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Tommy Blackburn | Mason & Associates | Newport News | CFP, CPA, PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| Travis Ray | By Design Financial Planning | Greensboro | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Trent Porter | Priority Financial Partners | Denver | CFP, CPA, MAcc | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Zach Lopez | AnCap Financial | League City | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Zach Lundak Hourly planning for people who manage their own investments and want a professional to make sure nothing is missed. | Barrett FP | Gretna | CFA, CFP | Hourly |
| Andrew Gerhartz | Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC | Phoenix | CFP, MSPFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Andrew Trammell | Trammell Wealth LLC | Wellington | CFP, EA, MSFP, RICP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Anna Knight | Simplicity Financial | mississauga | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bernard Kiely | Kiely Capital Management, Inc. | Morristown | BA, CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bob Burger | Disciplined Money | Phoenix | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Brad Smith | CapRock Wealth Management | Little Rock | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brendan O'Rourke | Greenway Financial Advisors LLC | Burlington | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brenna Baucum | Collective Wealth Planning, LLC | Salem | CFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brenna Jensen-Baucum | Collective Wealth Planning | Salem | CFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brian Bickett | Iron Mountain Financial Planning, LLC | Rapid City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bryan Curry | Bridge The Gap Retirement Planners LLC | Phoenix | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| C Garrett Moore | C Garrett Moore, CFP® | Bradenton | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cathy Curtis | Curtis Financial Planning, LLC | Oakland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
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