Financial advisors for divorce in Virginia
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.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Timothy Murray Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., Chantilly Holds the CDFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- John W. Bowen Bowen Financial Services, LLC, Midlothian Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- DAN Honsberger Reel Financial Planning, Midlothian Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee.
- James Sexton Piedmont Wealth Advisory, Reston Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
- Bill Nelson Pacesetter Planning LLC, Arlington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- 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.
Plus 13 in other cities.
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.
- CDFA3% in Virginia
- The CDFA is the designation built for divorce finances.
- CFP42% in Virginia
- The CFP covers the plan you'll live on afterward.
- CPA3% in Virginia
- 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.
Dark bars are Virginia. Light bars are all US advisors for divorce.
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.
All 38 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN Honsberger Advice-only planning for complex situations, from taxes and insurance reviews to equity compensation and inherited IRAs, by the hour or ongoing. | Reel Financial Planning | Midlothian | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Bill Nelson | Pacesetter Planning LLC | Arlington | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP, CFT-I | Ongoing planning fee |
| John W. Bowen | Bowen Financial Services, LLC | Midlothian | CFP, EA, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Timothy Murray | Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. | Chantilly | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bailey Thornton | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Catherine Atwood | Founders Grove Wealth Partners | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeremiah Winters | Founders Grove Wealth Partners | Richmond | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Bryan Anderson | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Fortunato | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Lopez | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Rebecca Blevins | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sarah Irving | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sarah Yakel | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tyler Caveness | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Roanoke | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Sexton | Piedmont Wealth Advisory | Reston | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Samantha Vicchiarelli | Alexis Advisors | Richmond | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Axel Bellars | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brad Harris | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| David Budinger | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Berdell | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Dawson | Rede Wealth | Charlottesville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Peter Walls | Kinloch Capital | Glen Allen | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Temiloluwa Adesodun | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Zachary Harris | Bellars Harris Wealth Management | Virginia Beach | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Daniel Thornton | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Edward Zywien | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Johnny Medina | RidgeOak Wealth | Arlington | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jonathan Weatherly | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Justin Lopez | Caveness Wealth Advisory | Abingdon | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kira Topeka | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michelle Fulcher | Verus Capital Partners | South Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nathaniel Gilbert | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Reilly Skorupski | Meridian Financial Partners | Warrenton | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Roberta Keller | Alexis Advisors | Richmond | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Douglas Birnie | Piedmont Wealth Advisory | Reston | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer |
| Stephen McNaughton | Rede Wealth | Charlottesville | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Caitlin Borland | Aria Wealth Partners | Charlottesville | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Paula Gunter | Aria Wealth Partners | Charlottesville | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
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