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Financial advisors for tax planning in Richmond, Virginia

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Richmond?

For tax planning in Richmond, 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 Powers of Manuka Financial, LLC, Walter Jessee of Impact Financial and David Kozlowski of Verus Financial Partners.

Where to start

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

  • Michael Powers Manuka Financial, LLC, Richmond City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Walter Jessee Impact Financial, Richmond City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • David Kozlowski Verus Financial Partners, Richmond City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Andrew Casteel Covenant Wealth Advisors, Richmond City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Shawn Perkins Genuine Wealth Solutions LLC, Richmond City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
  • Claire Craighill WealthCrossing, Richmond City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Richmond work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 71 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond, at 13 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond is a percentage of assets, used by 97% of the 71 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 56% charge fixed fees and 23% charge performance-based fees.

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.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the CPA and CFP. In Richmond, 48% of the 71 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA3% in Richmond
CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth.
CFP48% in Richmond
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Richmond advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

23% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond charge performance-based fees, compared with 5% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 3% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 48% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 97% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 56% 50%
  • Charge performance-based fees 23% 5%

Dark bars are Richmond. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

Does Virginia tax income on top of federal tax?

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

What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Richmond?

  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 Virginia tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond?

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 71 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Richmond: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Michael Powers Manuka Financial, LLC Richmond CFP, CPA, PFS Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Shawn Perkins Genuine Wealth Solutions LLC Richmond AWMA, CFP Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee
Walter Jessee Impact Financial Richmond CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Adam Smith Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Andrew Casteel Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Catherine Atwood Founders Grove Wealth Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Eric Scruggs Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Jacob Preston Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Jeremiah Winters Founders Grove Wealth Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mark Fonville Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Megan Waters Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Rosana Nguyen Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Walter Hurt Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Brian Welch Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Charles Hill Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Kozlowski Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Delores Remo Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Edward Hoppe Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP, PFS Percentage of assets
Jacob Fram Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Kristin Lindsay Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Marshall Chambers Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sarah Simmer Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sloan Chittenden Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
Tyler Snow Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP Percentage of assets
William Lagos Verus Financial Partners Richmond CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets
Claire Craighill WealthCrossing Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Janet Wills Wills Financial Group Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John King WealthCrossing Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
John Williams WealthCrossing Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jonathan Bailey WealthCrossing Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mitchell Crowder WealthCrossing Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Nathan Ward W&S Management Services Richmond Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Peter Byrd Opulent Wealth Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Samantha Link Brockenbrough Richmond CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Stephanie Stumpf WealthCrossing Richmond CFP, PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Caroline Baronian Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
John Jordan Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Steven Henderson Heritage Wealth Advisors Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Taylor Turner Niche, comprehensive financial planning for high-achieving real estate professionals and other specialists. Taylor Turner Wealth Management LLC Richmond Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Aidan Banner Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond Not listed Percentage of assets
Anthony Castaldi Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond Not listed Percentage of assets
Austin Brockenbrough IV Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Cameron Malekuti Covenant Wealth Advisors Richmond Not listed Percentage of assets
Charles Caravati Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Culbertson Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Dion Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Lyons Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Evan Moog Wills Financial Group Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Bowers Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joseph Jennings Brockenbrough Richmond CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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