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Financial advisors for founders in Georgia

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a founder in Georgia?

For founders in Georgia, talk to a fee-only planner who has worked through a liquidity event, ideally well before you sign anything. The most valuable decisions, like QSBS eligibility and gifting shares, usually have to be made ahead of the sale. Records to start with include Mark Stancato of VIP Wealth Advisors, Lauren Way of Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC and Randall Avery of Deasil Wealth Management, LLC.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Mark Stancato VIP Wealth Advisors, Decatur Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Lauren Way Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC, Atlanta Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Randall Avery Deasil Wealth Management, LLC, Decatur Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Susan Powers AssetGrade, Greensboro Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Jovan Johnson Piece of Wealth Planning LLC, Athens Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Kelly Dowdy HC Advisors, Sandy Springs Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Georgia work with founders?

The Wellspent public graph lists 110 fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia, at 46 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia located?

Of the 110 fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia, 74 are in Atlanta, followed by 6 in Sandy Springs and 6 in Alpharetta.

  • Atlanta 74
  • Sandy Springs 6
  • Alpharetta 6
  • Duluth 4
  • Athens 3

Plus 17 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia is a percentage of assets, used by 96% of the 110 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 66% charge fixed fees and 25% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Georgia?

Fee-only financial advisors in Georgia charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 25 Georgia firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Georgia?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Georgia has a median price of $2,000. We found this across the published prices of 17 Georgia firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Georgia

What credentials should a financial advisor for founders have?

For founders, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Georgia, 40% of the 110 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA1% in Georgia
CPAs can model deal structure and the tax on proceeds.
EA1% in Georgia
Enrolled agents bring tax depth for multi-year planning.
CFP40% in Georgia
The CFP covers life after the exit, not only the sale.
CFA10% in Georgia
The CFA helps with investing a large sum at once.

How do Georgia advisors for founders compare with the rest of the US?

25% of fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia charge by the hour, compared with 46% of the 3,000 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 1% 2%
  • Hold the EA 1% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 40% 41%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 96% 93%
  • Charge fixed fees 66% 57%
  • Charge by the hour 25% 46%

Dark bars are Georgia. Light bars are all US advisors for founders.

Does Georgia tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Georgia has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Georgia resident should project it alongside federal tax.

What happens to stock pay if you move to or from Georgia?

States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from Georgia can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a founder in Georgia?

  1. How many clients have you taken through an exit, and at what size?
  2. How would you check whether my shares qualify for QSBS?
  3. What should I do before a term sheet that I can't do after?
  4. How would you invest the proceeds in the first year?
  5. How will you plan for Georgia tax alongside federal tax?
  6. If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia?

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 110 advisors

Fee-only advisors for founders in Georgia: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Chris Musick Personal CFO for faith-driven founders earning $300k+, helping you steward income, taxes, and wealth beyond the business. Purpose Financial Planning Fayetteville CFP, CKA Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Kiersten Peshek Citrine Capital Columbus CFP Ongoing planning fee
Lauren Way Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC Atlanta CFP, CFA, PhD, CRC Percentage of assets
Lindsay Elwood Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group Athens CFP Percentage of assets
Mark Stancato VIP Wealth Advisors Decatur CFP, EA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Brian Seymour Guiding First-Generation Wealth Builders Prosperitage Wealth Mcdonough CFP, ChFC, RICP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Helen Ngo Capital Benchmark Partners, LLC Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Contey Smith Motus Wealth Management, LLC Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jovan Johnson Piece of Wealth Planning LLC Athens CFP, CPA, PFS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Randall Avery Deasil Wealth Management, LLC Decatur CFP, CFA Percentage of assets
Cliff O'Conner C.W. O'Conner Wealth Advisors, Inc. Duluth ChFC, CIMA, CPWA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jim Stanhouse Stanhouse Financial Planning & Mgt. Duluth MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Robert Schultz Rollins Financial Advisors, LLC Atlanta CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets
Emma Foulkes Collective Wealth Partners Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Sena Mike Sena Advisors Roswell CFP Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Kamila Elliott Collective Wealth Partners Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kathy Weese Nora Wealth Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Andy VandenBerg A boutique wealth management firm focused on holistic support for business owners and entrepreneurs. VDB Wealth Savannah CFA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Cort Haber Xception Family Office Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James White Jr. Wealth advisory services for high-earning CRE Professionals. Forty Two Wealth LLC Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Samuel Deane Financial advice for startup founders and tech employees with equity compensation. Rora Wealth Atlanta Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Susan Powers AssetGrade Greensboro CFP, CFA Percentage of assets
Alexander Alba Regent Peak Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Killpack HC Advisors Sandy Springs CFP Percentage of assets
Anthony Austreng Forthright Wealth Management Alpharetta CFP Percentage of assets
Caroline McInerney HWM Wealth Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Carson Fields Forthright Wealth Management Alpharetta CFP Percentage of assets
Daniel Henning HC Advisors Sandy Springs CFP Percentage of assets
John Ellis Forthright Wealth Management Alpharetta CFP Percentage of assets
Juwon Hill Balentine Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kelly Dowdy HC Advisors Sandy Springs CFP Percentage of assets
Kevin Manning Regent Peak Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Marshall Brannock Balentine Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Melissa Phillippi Balentine Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Stacey HC Advisors Sandy Springs CFP Percentage of assets
Nathan Hoyt Regent Peak Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Rebecca Stone Balentine Wealth Advisors Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Robert Pierson Pierson Wealth Management Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets
Russell Holcombe Holcombe Financial Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sam Evans Evans Wealth Management Duluth CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Stephen Amason Forthright Wealth Management Alpharetta CFP Percentage of assets
Tracey Gordineer Blossom Balance Gainesville CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Tyler Baker Baker Wealth Group Lagrange CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Murray Persium Group Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Rollauer Highbrook Capital Partners Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
William Bowen Persium Group Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Ehijie Sado Values Added Atlanta CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kyle Roney Troika Capital Advisors Athens Not listed Percentage of assets
Lily Evans Evans Wealth Management Duluth Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mindy Evans Nora Wealth Atlanta Not listed Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee

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