# Financial advisors for estate planning in Kentucky > For estate planning in Kentucky, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Tim Witham of Balanced Life Planning LLC, Daniel Wrenne of Wrenne Financial Planning and Clark Hayden of Lockshield Partners. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/kentucky/ 61 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 estate planning in Kentucky? For estate planning in Kentucky, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Tim Witham of Balanced Life Planning LLC, Daniel Wrenne of Wrenne Financial Planning and Clark Hayden of Lockshield Partners. - [Tim Witham](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tim-witham/), Balanced Life Planning LLC, Villa Hills. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. - [Daniel Wrenne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-wrenne/), Wrenne Financial Planning, Lexington. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Clark Hayden](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/clark-hayden/), Lockshield Partners, Glasgow. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. - [Fon Rogers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/fon-rogers/), Equity Advisors of Kentucky, Lexington. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Layton Ginder](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/layton-ginder/), CX Institutional (Credent Wealth), Louisville. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Elijah Essa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elijah-essa/), Essa Financial LLC, Louisville. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Kentucky work on estate planning? The Wellspent public graph lists 61 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky located? Of the 61 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky, 26 are in Louisville, followed by 23 in Lexington and 5 in Ft. Mitchell. ## How do fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky is a percentage of assets, used by 95% of the 61 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 61% charge fixed fees and 52% charge by the hour. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for estate planning have? For estate planning, look for the CFP. In Kentucky, 49% of the 61 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CFP (49% of advisors listed): The CFP includes estate planning and keeps it tied to the whole plan. ## How do Kentucky advisors for estate planning compare with the rest of the US? 52% of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky charge by the hour, compared with 44% of the 6,172 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Kentucky have an inheritance tax? Yes. Kentucky has an inheritance tax, which falls on some heirs rather than on the estate. ## What should I ask a financial advisor about estate planning in Kentucky? - Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling? - Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work? - How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me? - How often will we revisit the plan? - Who in my family would owe Kentucky's inheritance tax? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Kentucky? 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Daniel Wrenne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-wrenne.md) | Wrenne Financial Planning | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Tim Witham](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tim-witham.md) | Balanced Life Planning LLC | Villa Hills, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Elijah Essa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elijah-essa.md) | Essa Financial LLC | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP, MSPFP, MSFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Layton Ginder](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/layton-ginder.md) | CX Institutional (Credent Wealth) | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP, CIMA, AWMA, ChFC, AAMS, CLU, CRPC, RICP, QPFC, CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Amy Stuber](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amy-stuber.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Reynolds](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-reynolds.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Brian Burton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-burton.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Cameron Hamilton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cameron-hamilton.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christian Doyle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christian-doyle.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Christopher McCrea](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-mccrea.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Clark Hayden](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/clark-hayden.md) | Lockshield Partners | Glasgow, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [David Dedman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-dedman.md) | Pulse Wealth | Lexington, Kentucky | ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Eric Saling](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-saling.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Fon Rogers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/fon-rogers.md) | Equity Advisors of Kentucky | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Frank Yozwiak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/frank-yozwiak.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jeffrey Gough](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-gough.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [John Boardman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-boardman.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Noah Polk](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/noah-polk.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Tendai Charasika](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tendai-charasika.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Falkner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-falkner.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Trent Lakes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/trent-lakes.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Amy Jones](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amy-jones.md) | Barlow Wealth Partners | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Kelsey Doren](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kelsey-doren.md) | Barlow Wealth Partners | Louisville, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Mohua Das](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mohua-das.md) | Crimson Oak Wealth Management | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Hermes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-hermes.md) | Altus Wealth Management | Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Austin Stinson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/austin-stinson.md) | Altus Wealth Management | Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Catherine Salsman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/catherine-salsman.md) | Paragon Management | Lexington, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Derek Schmidt](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/derek-schmidt.md) | Altus Wealth Management | Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Jason Stuber](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jason-stuber.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Steven O'Connor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steven-o-connor.md) | Altus Wealth Management | Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [William Doepker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-doepker.md) | Altus Wealth Management | Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Christina O'Bryan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christina-o-bryan.md) | Beacon Asset Management | Owensboro, Kentucky | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [John York](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-york-7305948.md) | ProActive Advisors | Lexington, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Lawrence York](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lawrence-york.md) | ProActive Advisors | Lexington, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Bruce McCrea](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bruce-mccrea.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Bryan McCrea](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-mccrea.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Catherine Richmond](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/catherine-richmond.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Daniel Klein](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-klein.md) | Lockshield Partners | Glasgow, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jeffrey Lehmann](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-lehmann.md) | Ballast | Lexington, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jeremiah Harston](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeremiah-harston.md) | Lockshield Partners | Glasgow, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [John Klein](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-klein.md) | Lockshield Partners | Glasgow, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kenneth Littrell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kenneth-littrell.md) | Equity Advisors of Kentucky | Lexington, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets | | [Kody Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kody-williams.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Megan Dant](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/megan-dant.md) | Saling Wealth Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Sheree Bollinger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sheree-bollinger.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Zachary Gutermuth](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zachary-gutermuth.md) | Legacy Financial Independent Advisors | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Barry Barlow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/barry-barlow.md) | Barlow Wealth Partners | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christine Book](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christine-book.md) | Barlow Wealth Partners | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christopher McIntosh](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-mcintosh.md) | Barlow Wealth Partners | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Conner Cloyd](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/conner-cloyd.md) | Cloyd Capital | Louisville, Kentucky | | Percentage of assets | Showing the first 50 of 61. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/kentucky/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/kentucky.md) - [Tax planning in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/kentucky.md) - [Pre-retirees in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/kentucky.md) - [Retirees in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/kentucky.md) - [Founders in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/kentucky.md) - [Small business owners in Kentucky](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/kentucky.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).