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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenise Mann | Mann Financial | Chattanooga | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Gary Rennie | Rennie and Associates | Irvine | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Gregory Hart | Haddon Wealth Management | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Harrison Oakes | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Jaden Verrico | Ankerstar Wealth | Leander | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Gorzynski We increase your company value by 72% to prepare for a sale | Certified Exit Planners | Charlotte | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| James Sexton | Piedmont Wealth Advisory | Reston | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Jesse Celeste Artistic Wealth was created for endowments, entrepreneurs, and pre-retirees/retirees who want custom tailored planning, a wealth partner who listens and acts in the best interest of the client. | Artistic Wealth | Red Bank | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jillian Brooks | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| John Burnside | Burnside and Company | Oregon City | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Joseph Harowski | Smart Choice Financial Planning | St. John | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Keith Hays | Creative Capitalists | Glendale | Not listed | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Kristian Blom | Blom Levy & Co | Santa Barbara | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kyle Ray | Ridgeback Wealth Management | Peachtree City | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lawrence Lane | L Squared Wealth Management | San Diego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Linda Gillespie | Real World Financial Planning | Chestnut Hill | Not listed | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Loren Sherman | Integrity Wealth Management | Waukee | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Mark Sifling | Simple Life Financial | El Cerrito | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Lambdin | Method Finance | St. Louis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Matthew Powers A modern estate planning firm combining technology with expert attorney support | Steward | San Francisco | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer |
| Michael Chisum | Ankerstar Wealth | Leander | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Michael Firestone | Fire Capital Management | San Francisco | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| Michael Parks | Upraise Wealth Advisory | Annapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Michael Tyler | Eagle Valley Wealth Management | Vilonia | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Michael Younkman | Ankerstar Wealth | Leander | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Nicholas Butler | Butler Financial Services | Westlake Village | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Nicholas Walker | Walker Financial Advisors | Mission Viejo | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Patricia Kiefer | Review Services | Brookfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Robert Just | Main Street Wealth Management | Baldwinsville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Sara Faurer | Ellevest | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Scott Walker | Walker Financial Advisors | Mission Viejo | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Shawn Hudspeth | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Steven Underriter | Freedom Financial Planning Solutions | Grand Rapids | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer |
| Suresh Raghavan | MBR Financial | Houston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Taylor Turner Niche, comprehensive financial planning for high-achieving real estate professionals and other specialists. | Taylor Turner Wealth Management LLC | Richmond | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Thomas Favor | Tilia Fiduciary Partners | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Tim Konicke | Review Services | Brookfield | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Todd Lebor | Snowball Wealth Management | Boulder | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Tony Escobar Purpose-based financial planning for your business and personal needs. | Exponent Group | Morton | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Tyler Townsend | Townsend Wealth Management | Columbus | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer |
| Warren Isenberg | Walker Financial Advisors | Mission Viejo | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Wei Wang | Triple Summit Advisors | Newton | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| William Cox | Cox Capital Management | Andover | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| William Reynolds | Fire Capital Management | San Francisco | CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| William Walsh | Quantum Leap Capital | South Burlington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Adam Meyers | GoTo Financial | Ventura | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander Bowers | Pinestar Capital Advisors | Portland | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander Koynoff | ATK Financial Prosperity | Oswego | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alexander Means | Means Wealth Management | Bangor | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Andrew Hall | MarsJewett Financial Group | Bellevue | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
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