# Financial advisors for divorce in Virginia > For divorce in Virginia, talk to a fee-only planner who has modeled divorce settlements, ideally before you agree to one. They can show what each option leaves you with after tax and in ten years, which a lawyer usually won't. Records to start with include Timothy Murray of Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., John W. Bowen of Bowen Financial Services, LLC and DAN Honsberger of Reel Financial Planning. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/divorce-planning/virginia/ 38 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to about divorce in Virginia? For divorce in Virginia, talk to a fee-only planner who has modeled divorce settlements, ideally before you agree to one. They can show what each option leaves you with after tax and in ten years, which a lawyer usually won't. Records to start with include Timothy Murray of Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., John W. Bowen of Bowen Financial Services, LLC and DAN Honsberger of Reel Financial Planning. - [Timothy Murray](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-murray/), Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., Chantilly. Holds the CDFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [John W. Bowen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-w-bowen/), Bowen Financial Services, LLC, Midlothian. Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [DAN Honsberger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dan-honsberger/), Reel Financial Planning, Midlothian. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee. - [James Sexton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-sexton-6238381/), Piedmont Wealth Advisory, Reston. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer. - [Bill Nelson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bill-nelson/), Pacesetter Planning LLC, Arlington. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Catherine Atwood](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/catherine-atwood/), Founders Grove Wealth Partners, Richmond. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Virginia work on divorce? The Wellspent public graph lists 38 fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia, at 15 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia located? Of the 38 fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia, 7 are in Abingdon, followed by 6 in Warrenton and 4 in Glen Allen. ## How do fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia is a percentage of assets, used by 89% of the 38 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 74% charge fixed fees and 63% charge by the hour. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Virginia? Fee-only financial advisors in Virginia charge a median of $4,992 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 25 Virginia firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Virginia? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Virginia has a median price of $1,500. We found this across the published prices of 21 Virginia firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for divorce have? For divorce, look for the CDFA, CFP and CPA. In Virginia, 42% of the 38 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CDFA (3% of advisors listed): The CDFA is the designation built for divorce finances. - CFP (42% of advisors listed): The CFP covers the plan you'll live on afterward. - CPA (3% of advisors listed): CPAs help with the tax cost of dividing assets. ## How do Virginia advisors for divorce compare with the rest of the US? 74% of fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia charge fixed fees, compared with 48% of the 949 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## How does Virginia divide property in a divorce? Virginia divides marital property by equitable distribution, which means what's fair rather than automatically half. ## What should I ask a financial advisor about divorce in Virginia? - How many divorces have you worked on, and at what stage do you get involved? - Will you compare settlement options after tax? - How do you handle dividing retirement accounts? - Do you work with my attorney, or only with me? - How do Virginia's property rules change what I should ask for? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for divorce in Virginia? 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [DAN Honsberger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dan-honsberger.md) | Reel Financial Planning | Midlothian, Virginia | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Bill Nelson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bill-nelson.md) | Pacesetter Planning LLC | Arlington, Virginia | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP, CFT-I | Ongoing planning fee | | [John W. Bowen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-w-bowen.md) | Bowen Financial Services, LLC | Midlothian, Virginia | CFP, EA, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Timothy Murray](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-murray.md) | Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. | Chantilly, Virginia | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Bailey Thornton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bailey-thornton.md) | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Catherine Atwood](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/catherine-atwood.md) | Founders Grove Wealth Partners | Richmond, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Jeremiah Winters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeremiah-winters.md) | Founders Grove Wealth Partners | Richmond, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Bryan Anderson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-anderson.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Daniel Fortunato](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-fortunato.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jonathan Lopez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-lopez-1534582.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Rebecca Blevins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rebecca-blevins.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Irving](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-irving.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Yakel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-yakel.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Tyler Caveness](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tyler-caveness.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Roanoke, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [James Sexton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-sexton-6238381.md) | Piedmont Wealth Advisory | Reston, Virginia | CFP | Flat fee or retainer | | [Samantha Vicchiarelli](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/samantha-vicchiarelli.md) | Alexis Advisors | Richmond, Virginia | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Axel Bellars](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/axel-bellars.md) | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Brad Harris](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brad-harris.md) | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [David Budinger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-budinger.md) | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jennifer Berdell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jennifer-berdell.md) | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Matthew Dawson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-dawson.md) | Rede Wealth | Charlottesville, Virginia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Peter Walls](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peter-walls.md) | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Temiloluwa Adesodun](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/temiloluwa-adesodun.md) | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Zachary Harris](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zachary-harris.md) | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Daniel Thornton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-thornton.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Edward Zywien](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/edward-zywien.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Johnny Medina](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/johnny-medina.md) | RidgeOak Wealth | Arlington, Virginia | | Percentage of assets | | [Jonathan Weatherly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jonathan-weatherly.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Justin Lopez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-lopez.md) | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Kira Topeka](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kira-topeka.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michelle Fulcher](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michelle-fulcher.md) | Verus Capital Partners | South Boston, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Nathaniel Gilbert](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathaniel-gilbert.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Reilly Skorupski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/reilly-skorupski.md) | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Roberta Keller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/roberta-keller.md) | Alexis Advisors | Richmond, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Douglas Birnie](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/douglas-birnie.md) | Piedmont Wealth Advisory | Reston, Virginia | | Flat fee or retainer | | [Stephen McNaughton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephen-mcnaughton.md) | Rede Wealth | Charlottesville, Virginia | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Caitlin Borland](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/caitlin-borland.md) | Aria Wealth Partners | Charlottesville, Virginia | | Percentage of assets | | [Paula Gunter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paula-gunter.md) | Aria Wealth Partners | Charlottesville, Virginia | | Percentage of assets | ## Related - [Retirement planning in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/virginia.md) - [Tax planning in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/virginia.md) - [Estate planning in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/virginia.md) - [Retirees in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/virginia.md) - [Pre-retirees in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/virginia.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Virginia](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/virginia.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).