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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.

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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.

  • Hold the EA 2% 2%
  • Hold the CPA 4% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 51% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 87% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 71% 50%
  • Charge by the hour 35% 41%

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?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. 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

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Atlanta: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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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