Seasoned financial advisors working with 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.
If you work in education or academia, your financial path often includes unique income cycles, retirement plans, and sometimes delayed career earnings. Without an advisor familiar with these specifics, you might miss opportunities to optimize your benefits or plan for gaps in income.
- Retirement plan nuances. Confirm how they handle public pension systems and 403(b) plans common in education.
- Income variability insight. Ask how they plan for summer breaks, sabbaticals, or grant-based income fluctuations.
- Loan and debt strategies. Educators often carry student loans; check how they integrate repayment with long-term goals.
- Career transition planning. Whether moving into administration or retiring early, see how they adjust strategies accordingly.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Paul S
Series 63, Series 65
Charlotte, NC
TIAA-CREF
Paul Short's 38 years of experience and focus on educators, teachers, and academics make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges in this field, including retirement plans common to education professionals. Based in Charlotte, NC, he works with TIAA-CREF, a large firm known for managing TIAA-administered retirement plans, and offers a 0.30% annual wrap fee, serving high-net-worth and mid-career clients approaching retirement.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $523,144
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Kevin H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
RFG Advisory, LLC
Kevin Harper's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the unique financial challenges faced by educators, including retirement plans and income variability. Operating from Birmingham, AL, he offers flat-fee planning through RFG Advisory, a firm managing $8 billion with a blend of active and passive investment strategies, which may appeal to educators seeking comprehensive yet cost-effective advice.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $295,694
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Scott S
Series 63, Series 65
Farmington, CT
Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC
Scott Stevens specializes in serving educators, teachers, and academics, offering expertise in general retirement planning with 34 years of industry experience. Based in Farmington, CT, he operates through Medallion Wealth Advisors, which focuses on portfolio management and pension consulting for educators and nonprofit clients, providing flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting rates.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $201,433
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Michael F
Series 63, Series 65
East Syracuse, NY
Pinnacle Investments, LLC
Michael Figler's 46 years of experience and focus on educators, teachers, and academics equip him to address unique financial challenges like public pension systems and income variability common in education. Operating from East Syracuse, NY, he offers flat-fee financial plans and employs both fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing his approach with diverse investment strategies and a CFP-aligned planning process.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $406,232
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Michele N
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Chapel Hill, NC
Phoenix Wealth Advisors Inc.
Michele Nettesheim's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the unique financial challenges educators face, including retirement plans and income variability. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, she offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing her approach from others by combining long- and short-term strategies within a wrap-fee program.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $401,985
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