Fee-only advisors for small business owners
Small business owners hold the operating company and the household balance sheet at once. These advisors run the entity structure, owner-comp coordination, retirement-plan sponsorship, and eventual transition planning as a single integrated practice.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 2,851 fee-only financial advisors focused on small business owners at 1,255 firms, most in Houston, Atlanta and New York. 45% hold the CFP certification. Of the 2841 with fees on file, 88% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 2,851
- Firms
- 1,255
- Cities
- 820
- Hold the CFP
- 45%
- Other credentials: CFA 9% · CPA 2% · EA 1%
- How they charge (of 2841 with fees on file): percentage of assets 88% · fixed fees 52% · hourly 48% · ongoing planning fee 14%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
2851 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Mangina | Illumination Wealth Management | Palm Springs | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Paul Michel | Provident Financial Planning | Addison | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Philip Tompkins | CRA Financial | Northfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Rajiv Dixit | Serenity Capital Advisors | Pittsford | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Reem Hussein | Azzad Asset Management | Falls Church | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Richard Whitton | RWW Financial Consulting | Portland | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| Robert Martin | CRA Financial | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| 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 |
| Salvatore Paternico | W&S Management Services | Rochester | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Samer Eshmawy | Azzad Asset Management | Falls Church | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Sara Gawick | Illumination Wealth Management | San Diego | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| Tammy Trenta | Family Financial | Manhattan Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tristan Jacobi | Creative Wealth Management | Punta Gorda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Victor Gersten | Cross Border Wealth Advisors | San Diego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Wenma Gorman | Sigma Investment Counselors | Northville | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Zachary Benton | Illumination Wealth Management | San Diego | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| 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 |
| Alan Nicolette | Nicolette Financial | Charlottesville | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Alexandra Forest | 44 North Capital | Palm Beach Gardens | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Alicia Ivancovich | Financially Healthy | Oakland | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Billygram Simonet | Simonet Financial Group | Kyle | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview | Quarry Hill Advisors | St Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Bryan Ward | ProCore Advisors | Newport Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Caleb Russell | Paragon Advisors | College Station | 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 |
| Christopher Jones | Azalea Wealth Management | Glen Ellyn | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Cody Schaefer | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Cadena | Cadena Financial Planning & Tax Services | San Diego | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| David Hailey | Paragon Advisors | College Station | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| David Hobbs | Hobbs Wealth Management | Zionsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| David Webb | Curry Webb Wealth Management | Indianapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Deborah Gianelli | Whole Family Financial Services | Bothell | CFP | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Dustin Javier | Defined Capital | Oak Brook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Eric Feldman | Financial Futures | Wall Township | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ethan Kok | Sage Wealth Planning | Georgetown | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Garrett Smith Low Cost Direct Indexing and Securities Backed Lending and related services. PLAN for your future, KEEP more for your family, GROW for generations. Your Investment partner that manages your money like our own while considering taxes, estate, and business strategies. | Ascend Investment Partners | Ogden | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Stapp | Stapp Financial | Olympia | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Guilian DiLeonardo Tax-efficient Wealth Management for high-income ($500k+) executives | Liberty One Wealth Advisors | Philadelphia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Heather Jendrusch | Paragon Advisors | College Station | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ian Weiner Reduce tax, optimize investments, grow preserve and protect your wealth - for generations. | Not listed | Bentonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ismael Garcia | Garcia Financial Planning | Meridian | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jack Zinser | Fortress Financial Group | Rochester | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Turner We help athletes and entrepreneurs build and protect wealth. | Moment Private Wealth | St. Louis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jamie Mutinsky | Emissary Wealth | Hackensack | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
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