Financial advisors for tax planning in Atlanta, Georgia
Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Atlanta?
For tax planning in Atlanta, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Michael Schell of Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC, Patrick King of Prana Wealth and Daniel Mahoney of True Square Financial LLC.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Michael Schell Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC, Atlanta City Holds the EA, CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Patrick King Prana Wealth, Atlanta City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Daniel Mahoney True Square Financial LLC, Atlanta City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
- Christopher Williams Inceptive Financial, Atlanta City Holds the CPA. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee.
- Edward Kerns Footlamp Financial, Atlanta City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
- Trevor Gunter Four Pines Financial LLC, Atlanta City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Atlanta work on tax planning?
The Wellspent public graph lists 55 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta, at 28 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.
How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta is a percentage of assets, used by 87% of the 55 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 71% charge fixed fees and 35% charge by the hour.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Atlanta?
Fee-only financial advisors in Atlanta charge a median of $6,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 11 Atlanta firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Atlanta?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Atlanta has a median price of $3,850. We found this across the published prices of 7 Atlanta firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?
For tax planning, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Atlanta, 51% of the 55 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- EA2% in Atlanta
- Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax.
- CPA4% in Atlanta
- CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth.
- CFP51% in Atlanta
- The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.
How do Atlanta advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?
71% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta charge fixed fees, compared with 50% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Atlanta. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.
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 should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Atlanta?
- Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
- Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
- What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
- How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
- How will you plan for Georgia tax alongside federal tax?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta?
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 55 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Way | Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, CFA, PhD, CRC | Percentage of assets |
| Bradley Hilton | Sonas Financial Planning, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, MBA, MSFP, TPCP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Chloe Moore | Financial Staples | Atlanta | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| Trevor Gunter | Four Pines Financial LLC | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Daniel Mahoney | True Square Financial LLC | Atlanta | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Patrick King | Prana Wealth | Atlanta | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Michael Schell | Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, EA, CPA/PFS, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Williams Fixed-fee comprehensive financial plans for individuals and families from a solo planner with a CPA background. | Inceptive Financial | Atlanta | CPA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Robert Stowe Flat-fee, advice-only retirement planning for STEM professionals and educators who want to keep control of their own accounts. | Foxholm Financial | Atlanta | AAMS | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Robert Schultz | Rollins Financial Advisors, LLC | Atlanta | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Edward Kerns | Footlamp Financial | Atlanta | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Aiki Altmets | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Emma Foulkes | Collective Wealth Partners | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jared Haubenstock | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jessica Sherrill | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kaitlin Theobald | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, 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 |
| Mark Sheerin | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Theodore Noble | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tracy Kasing | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Hutchins | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Kramer | Jayco Wealth Management | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Odom | Chastain Wealth Management | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Larren Odom | Chastain Wealth Management | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nirvanna Silva Novelo | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Russell Wood | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| 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 |
| Caroline McInerney | HWM Wealth | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ian Weinstein | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jessica Morris | CMA Financial Services | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Joseph Abboud | Rinzler Capital | Atlanta | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Russell Holcombe | Holcombe Financial | Atlanta | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Carey Blakley | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Gary Martin | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jeffrey Buck | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Lloyd Flood | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kimberly Ball | Ball Wealth Management | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Ball | Ball Wealth Management | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mindy Evans | Nora Wealth | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Robert Cramer | Sherrill & Hutchins | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Taylor Moody | Regimen Wealth | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Aaron Jeffries | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Alexander Gambrell | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brian Quintana Guzman | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cameron Simonds | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cole Kliphouse | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eleanor Quarles | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Gary Whitehurst | Brighter Investing | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nicholas Hoffman | Nicholas Hoffman & Company | Atlanta | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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