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Fee-only retirement planning specialists
Retirement planning as a specialty covers the full arc: accumulation modeling, the catchup window, drawdown sequencing, Social Security timing, Medicare coordination, and the long tax-strategy work that integrates them.
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By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 7,304 fee-only financial advisors focused on retirement planning at 3,218 firms, most in Houston, San Diego and Austin. 46% hold the CFP certification. Of the 7281 with fees on file, 87% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 7,304
- Firms
- 3,218
- Cities
- 1,467
- Hold the CFP
- 46%
- Other credentials: CFA 8% · CPA 2% · EA 2%
- How they charge (of 7281 with fees on file): percentage of assets 87% · fixed fees 47% · hourly 45% · ongoing planning fee 15%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
7304 matching advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Townsend | Townsend Financial, LLC | Scottsdale | CFP, CPA, BBA, RLP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Helen Stephens | Aspen Wealth Management | Fort Worth | CEPA, CFP, EA, ChSNC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Hunter Kelly | Palm Valley Wealth Management | Saint Augustine | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| J Brett Martinson | Parallel Wealth Financial Group | Langley | CFP, CLU, B.Eng Mgt | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Jaime Ruff | HB Wealth | Nashville | CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA, CFDS | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jake Northrup | Experience Your Wealth, LLC | Providence | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFA, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jared Andreoli | Simplicity Financial, LLC | Milwaukee | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jared Paul | Capable Wealth | Albany | CFP, CIMA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Branning | Branning Wealth Management | Jackson | CFP, RICP, ChFC, CDFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Jason Heath | Objective Financial Partners Inc. | Markham | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Jeff McCartney | Objective Financial Partners Inc. | Markham | CFP, CFDS, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Joanne David | Keybase Financial Group | Edmonton | CFP, FCSI | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Joe Ward | Refined Wealth | Houston | CFP, RICP, TPCP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| John Bell Comprehensive and hourly advice-only planning for DIY investors and families who want help with retirement, taxes, estates and giving. | Free State Financial Planning | Clarksville | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| John Boyd | MDRN Wealth | Venice | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| John Gugle | Gugle Wealth Advisory LLC | Indian Land | CFP, CDFA, CRPC, TPCP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| John McGowan | Mandala Financial Advisors | Salida | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John O'Callaghan | Impact Financial Life Planning LLC | Baltimore | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Johnson Rhett | Branning Wealth Management, LLC | Jackson | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Jonathan Wride | Crafted Finance, LLC | Seattle | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Jordan Banning | Crafted Financial Planning | Glendale | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jordan DeBoer | Calibration Financial | Milaca | AWMA, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jordan Vlastuin Vlastuin | Make the Memory Financial Planning LLC | Clemmons | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Julia Chung | Spring Financial Planning | Surrey | CFP, CLU, FEA | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kathleen Connors Dowdy | EP Wealth Advisors | Los Angeles | CFP, EA, CLU, MS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Keith Hensley Clear, actionable plans for pre-retirees and retirees, offered through an ongoing flat-fee relationship or a one-time project. | Florida Financial Planning | Winter Garden | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Kenneth Doll | Alberta Financial Planner | Calgary | CFP, CLU, TEP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Kevin Rademacher | Lifetime Financial Planners LLC | San Antonio | CFP, CRPC, MSFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Kirk Reagan Advice-only planning for military members and veterans, especially pre-retirees and those pursuing early financial independence. | High Flight Financial LLC | Dallas | CFP, ChFC | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Kyle Martins | Parallel Wealth Financial Group | Langley | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Lance Elrod | Next Step Financial Transitions | Cypress | CFP, CDFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lauren Way | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, CFA, PhD, CRC | Percentage of assets |
| Linda Rogers | Planning Within Reach | Virginia Beach | CFP, EA, MSBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Lindsay Elwood | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group | Athens | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lindsey Young | Quiet Wealth LLC | Baltimore | CFP, MBA, TPCP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Liz Plot | Primas Financial Planning | Columbia | CFP, ChFC, AFC, EA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Lucas Wennersten | 49th Parallel Wealth Management, LLC | Scottsdale | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mai Yang | Heartworth Financial | Saint Louis Park | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Malissa Marshall | Soaring Wealth LLC | Bristol | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Marcus Miller | Mainstay Capital LLC | Lakeland | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Mark Stancato | VIP Wealth Advisors | Decatur | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| MaryAnne Gucciardi | Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC | Cambridge | CFP, RICP, BA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matt Cooley | Inspire Wealth Partners | Boise | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Dennis | Parallel Wealth Financial Group | Langley | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Matthew Hale | Make the Memory Financial Planning | Johnson City | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Pogirski | Unburdened Financial Planning | Wasilla | AAMS, CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Showley | Creative Capital Management Investments LLC | San Diego | CFP, MBA, BFA, CeFT | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Melissa Leonard Fiduciary, advice-only planning that helps young professionals and families live intentionally and enjoy experiences now, not only in retirement. | Cairn Financial Planning | Seattle | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Meri-Li Forrest | Be Wealthy Financial Coaching Inc. | Oakville | CFP, CIM | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Michael Barichello | Parallel Wealth Financial Group | Kitchener | CFP, CLU, FMA, CHS | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
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