Top financial advisors working with baby boomers and educators, teachers, and academics
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.
You might be planning for retirement or managing finances after decades in education, and you need an advisor who understands the unique income patterns and benefits of educators. A common mistake is working with someone unfamiliar with educator-specific retirement plans, which can lead to missed opportunities or costly errors.
- Pension plan expertise. Confirm they know how to integrate your educator pension with Social Security and other retirement income sources.
- Education benefits knowledge. Ask how they handle unique perks like loan forgiveness or tuition assistance programs.
- Cash flow during career transitions. Teachers often face summer income gaps or sabbaticals; see how they plan for these fluctuations.
- Legacy and estate planning. Educators may have specific goals for passing on assets; check their experience with these priorities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carl G
CFP®
Ellisville, MO
Financial Planning Associates, Inc.
Carl Goodin specializes in serving Baby Boomer educators, teachers, and academics, bringing 26 years of experience and a CFP® certification to retirement and elder care planning. His independent, flat-fee structure starts at $155 per month, with fees potentially waived after the first year for accounts over $500k, distinguishing him from advisors with commission-based models. Based in Ellisville, MO, Carl's extensive background includes teaching financial planning courses and a strong academic foundation in education and finance.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $511,712
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Kyle N
CFP®, CRPC®
Winter Garden, FL
Newell Wealth Management, LLC
Kyle Newell specializes in retirement income strategy and general retirement planning, making him well-suited to assist Baby Boomers who are educators, teachers, and academics in managing their unique retirement needs. Based in Winter Garden, FL, he brings 14 years of experience, holds CFP® and CRPC® designations, and offers flexible fee structures including AUM, hourly, and monthly options, distinguishing him from others by combining professional credentials with a personalized, collaborative approach.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $671,056
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Ron R
CFP®, JD
Bowling Green, KY
XYPN Sapphire
Ron Rhoades specializes in serving Baby Boomer educators, teachers, and academics, bringing 23 years of experience and expertise in general retirement planning. As an Associate Professor of Finance and a CFP®-certified advisor, he combines academic insight with practical financial planning, including estate and tax law knowledge. His flat-fee structure and independent practice in Bowling Green, KY, distinguish him from others by offering personalized, comprehensive guidance tailored to educator-specific retirement needs.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,302,587
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Jessi D
CFP®
Minneapolis, MN
Allodium Investment Consultants, LLC
Jessi Dolmage specializes in serving Baby Boomer educators, teachers, and academics, with a focus on general retirement planning and expertise in educator-specific retirement plans like TIAA and Fidelity. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Jessi offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, catering to high-net-worth clients with a CFP® certification. Her firm emphasizes a personalized, proactive approach, distinguishing her from others by combining independent fiduciary advice with deep knowledge of education sector benefits.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,862,813
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