Flat-fee, fee-only financial advisors
Flat-fee planning decouples advisor pay from client asset levels. This list is limited to advisors whose record explicitly uses the flat-fee model.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 987 fee-only financial advisors on this list at 704 firms, most in San Diego, New York and San Francisco. 66% hold the CFP certification. Of the 987 with fees on file, 100% charge flat fee or retainer.
- Advisors listed
- 987
- Firms
- 704
- Cities
- 473
- Hold the CFP
- 66%
- Other credentials: CFA 10% · CPA 4% · EA 5%
- How they charge (of 987 with fees on file): flat fee or retainer 100% · ongoing planning fee 54% · percentage of assets 48% · one-time planning fee 45%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
987 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonty Spatola | Pacific Oak Financial Planning | Woodland Hills | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Sylvia Kwan | Ellevest | San Francisco | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Thomas Kopelman We help high net income/ high worth business owners manage their entire financial life. | AllStreet Wealth | Carmel | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Tristan Cox | Wealth Span Capital Management | Northfield | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Adam Grossman | Mayport | Newton | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Adam Reinking | Redbud Advisors | Austin | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Adam Wojtkowski | Copper Beech Wealth Management | Mansfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Alexander Benson | Birchcreek Wealth Management | Miami Township | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Alexander Wilson | Provident Financial Planning | Addison | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Amanda Harrell | FPL Capital Management | Metairie | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Amber Schiffert | TARA Wealth | Durham | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Anthea Perkinson | Monterey Associates | Pelham | CFP | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ava Pompay | Prosperity Wealth Planning | Irvine | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Benjamin Rickey | Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors | Yakima | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Benjamin Rinkey | Illumination Wealth Management | San Diego | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Bradley Johnston | Fiduciary Benefits Group | San Diego | CFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer |
| Brian Bond | Leverage Financial Advisory | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Brian McGivern | Stonestreet Financial | Stoughton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Carolanne Chavanne | Prosperity Wealth Planning | Long Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Chelsie Smith | Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors | Yakima | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Cheri Franklin | Clarity Capital Advisors | Lakewood Ranch | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chris Parker | Parker Financial Planning | Bradenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Connie Judkins | Palmetto Financial Planners | Richmond Hill | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Jacobson | Gabriel Capital | Portland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Vistica | Vistica Wealth Advisors | Carlsbad | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| David Ybarra | Aspired Wealth | Loveland | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Derek Dall Olmo | TreMonte Financial Consultants | Traverse City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Diana Kahn | The Financial Pharmacist | Aventura | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Diego Luna Y Parra Diaz | Berlin Wealth Group Advisors | Tomball | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Emily Maretsky | Educated Financial Planning | Astoria | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Evan Grey | Grey Private Capital | Charlotte | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Garth Williams | Honu Wealth | Sunnyvale | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Gavin Distasi | Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management | Berkeley | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Geoffrey Gilbert | Inukshuk Investments | Missoula | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Grace Trewartha | MAPT Capital | Madison | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jackson Miller | Fiduciary Benefits Group | San Diego | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Jacob Carris | Jake Carris Financial Planning | Orlando | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Eppes | Eppes Wealth Management | Satellite Beach | CFP | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Grace | Modern Financial Wellness | Portsmouth | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| James Harrington | Bluesphere Advisors | East Norriton | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Janet Griffith | AssetBuilder | Allen | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jay Franklin | Clarity Capital Advisors | Lakewood Ranch | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jon Matlock | American Financial Planning | Roanoke | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Jordan Bromley | Prosperity Wealth Planning | Frisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Joseph Abboud | Rinzler Capital | Atlanta | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joy Stenehjem | Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors | Yakima | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Justin Ramirez Business appraisals to help owners plan their next move | Insight Valuations, LLC | Houston | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Karen Oeser | Means Wealth Management | Bangor | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Kellen Thayer | Advisor.com | Charleston | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Kenneth Kneale | Arcadian Financial Services | San Diego | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
About this list
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