CFP®-certified, early retirement planning financial advisors
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're thinking about retiring well before the traditional age, you need to plan for income that lasts longer and unexpected expenses that can arise. Without careful planning, you might run out of money or face tax surprises that reduce your savings.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan your income streams to keep your savings growing while covering your expenses.
- Healthcare cost planning. Early retirees often face gaps before Medicare; check how they prepare for insurance and medical expenses.
- Tax impact over decades. Confirm they model taxes not just for the first year but across your entire retirement horizon.
- Social Security timing. Early retirement affects when and how you claim benefits; see how they incorporate this into your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steve S
VerifiedCFP®
Eldersburg, MD
ABEL Financial Management Co.
Steve Stern is well-equipped to assist with early retirement planning, offering expertise in Roth conversion strategy, tax planning, and wealth management, backed by 12 years of experience. Operating from Eldersburg, MD, he serves high-net-worth clients through his independent firm, ABEL Financial Management Co., charging an AUM fee between 0.7% and 1.15%, and emphasizes a proactive, organized approach with a personal commitment to client accountability.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,375,594
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Hilary R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Clarkston, MI
Edward Jones
Hilary Renno's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complexities of early retirement planning, including retirement income strategy and tax considerations over time. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, she offers access to diverse investment strategies and a broad support network, differentiating her from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jennifer D
CFP®, PFS™, Series 65
Coppell, TX
Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC
Jennifer Dragon's expertise in early retirement planning and retirement income strategy equips her to address the complexities of retiring before the traditional age, including tax-loss harvesting and annuities. Based in Coppell, TX, she operates within Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC, which manages over $716 million using a tactical, trend-based approach, charging a 1.25% annual fee on assets under management, and serving a diverse client base including high net worth individuals.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $424,517
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Robert F
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Richmond, VA
Blueprint Financial Advisors
Robert Freeman Jr. is well-equipped to assist with early retirement planning, leveraging his 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex retirement income strategies and tax impacts over decades. His affiliation with Blueprint Financial Advisors offers clients access to a globally diversified investment approach with strategic and tactical asset management, alongside flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in Richmond, VA.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $597,217
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Benedict J
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Austin, TX
GAP Financial Services or GAP Financial
Benedict Johnson's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complexities of early retirement planning, including withdrawal sequencing and tax impact over decades. Based in Austin, TX, he offers flat-fee and ongoing monthly financial planning through GAP Financial Services, which emphasizes passive portfolio construction and serves high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him with a comprehensive yet cost-structured approach.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,408,068
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