Fee-only financial advisors in Guilford, Connecticut
Which fee-only financial advisor should I talk to in Guilford?
Start with a fee-only advisor in Guilford whose record matches what you need, then check their fees and SEC record before you call. Records to start with include Joseph Depatie of Diastole Wealth Management, Sally Kennedy of Real Financial Planning and Michael Schulitz of Grey Ledge Advisors, chosen for their credentials and fees on file.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Joseph Depatie Diastole Wealth Management Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Sally Kennedy Real Financial Planning Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, fixed fees.
- Michael Schulitz Grey Ledge Advisors Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Radford Brogden Compass Wealth Management Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
- William Leete Monte Financial Group Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- John McCauley Mccauley Investments Advisors Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 29
- Firms
- 6
- Hold the CFP
- 21%
- Other credentials: CFA 10%
- How they charge (of 29 with fees on file): percentage of assets 97% · fixed fees 72% · hourly 55%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
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Questions about fee-only advisors in Guilford
How many fee-only advisors in Guilford are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 29 fee-only advisors in Guilford, at 6 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
What do fee-only advisors in Guilford focus on?
The most common focus among fee-only advisors in Guilford is tax planning (7), followed by small business owners (6) and retirees (6). Advisors can list more than one.
How do fee-only advisors in Guilford charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors in Guilford is a percentage of assets, used by 97% of the 29 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 72% charge fixed fees and 55% charge by the hour.
How many fee-only advisors in Guilford hold the CFP?
21% of the 29 fee-only advisors in Guilford hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
Does Connecticut tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. Connecticut has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Connecticut resident should project it alongside federal tax.
How current is this list of fee-only advisors in Guilford?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 29 advisors in Guilford
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford Brogden | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Sally Kennedy | Real Financial Planning | Guilford | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Jason Bear | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Carolyn Matthes | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Emily Clare Cafasso | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Esme Miano | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Matthes | Compass Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Anthony Morgillo | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Depatie | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Schulitz | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Leete | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Kish | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Burzenski | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander Monte | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Barbara Buzzelli | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Benjamin Monte | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brant Walker | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cameron Davignon | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Charles Reagle | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Colleen Venter | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Elizabeth Cook | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Elizabeth Eden | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Eniko Mikle | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Ethan Eden | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jennifer O'Brien | Diastole Wealth Management | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| John McCauley | Mccauley Investments Advisors | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Noah Lifgren | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Monte | Monte Financial Group | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Scott Albraccio | Grey Ledge Advisors | Guilford | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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