Flat-fee, elder care 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.
When you’re managing the complex needs of an aging parent or planning for your own future care, you need an elder care planning advisor who understands the full scope of medical, legal, and financial challenges. Without focused expertise, it’s easy to overlook critical coordination between care costs and long-term financial resources.
- Care cost forecasting. Look for advisors who model ongoing and unexpected elder care expenses, not just one-time costs.
- Legal and benefits navigation. Confirm they help you understand Medicaid rules, veterans’ benefits, and power of attorney implications.
- Family communication. Ask how they facilitate discussions among family members to align on care decisions and financial responsibilities.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know upfront what you’ll pay regardless of how complex your elder care needs become.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Austin L
CFP®, Series 65
Foster City, CA
Bailard, Inc.
Austin Lastinger offers expertise in elder care planning with a flat-fee structure, providing clarity on costs for complex care needs. Based in Foster City, CA, he brings nine years of experience and CFP® certification, working at Bailard, Inc., which serves high-net-worth clients with a multi-asset investment approach that includes sustainable and impact investing, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on elder care.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $5,033,851
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Carol G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Gosho Financial Group
Carol Gosho specializes in elder care planning with a flat-fee structure, offering fixed fees from $2,500 to $50,000 based on complexity, which suits clients seeking clear upfront costs for managing aging-related financial needs. With 25 years of experience and CFP® certification, she serves high-net-worth individuals and employs a tactical allocation investment approach, differentiating her from others by combining elder care expertise with comprehensive retirement income and tax planning in San Mateo, CA.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $761,489
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Maggie B
CFP®, CPA, RICP®
Naperville, IL
NexJenn Financial Services
Maggie Beach specializes in elder care planning with a flat-fee structure starting at $5,500, making her suitable for managing complex elder care financial needs in the US. With 9 years of experience, CFP®, CPA, and RICP® credentials, she focuses on the Sandwich Generation and Gen X clients, offering personalized retirement and elder care planning from her Naperville, IL location.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,305,991
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Samuel M
CFP®
New York, NY
McPherson Financial Advisors, Inc.
Samuel Mcpherson specializes in elder care planning with a flat-fee structure, offering clear financial plan fees starting at $6,000 and negotiable retainer agreements, which suits clients managing complex elder care needs. Based in Jersey City, NJ, he is a CFP®-certified independent advisor serving high-net-worth individuals, employing a strategic asset allocation approach with low-cost index funds and ETFs, differentiating him through personalized planning and investment management expertise.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,161,858
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Carl G
CFP®
Ellisville, MO
Financial Planning Associates, Inc.
Carl Goodin specializes in elder care planning with a flat-fee structure starting at $155 per month in the first year, making him suitable for managing complex elder care financial needs. With 26 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a focus on Baby Boomers, he offers independent advice and has a strong background in education and retirement planning, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining expertise with a clear, predictable fee model.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $511,712
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