Seasoned, general 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.
You need a general retirement planning advisor when you're preparing to transition from work to retirement and want to ensure your income lasts. A common mistake is underestimating how long your savings need to support you, which can lead to running out of money too soon. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex decisions with confidence.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance taxes, Social Security, and investment growth over time.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm they consider your life expectancy and health factors to avoid outliving your assets.
- Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model future costs realistically, including healthcare and lifestyle changes.
- Plan flexibility. Check how they adjust strategies as your goals or market conditions evolve.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sarah C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Santander Securities LLC
Sarah Currier Barrella's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle general retirement planning with a focus on income and tax-loss harvesting strategies. Based in Boston and working with Santander Securities LLC, she offers independent advice through a wrap-fee advisory program with a 1.30% AUM fee, serving a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, which may provide broader perspective compared to advisors focused solely on individual clients.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $263,306
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Michael I
Series 63, Series 65
Livingston, NJ
Raymond James Financial
Michael Ipp's 41 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning equip him to help clients manage income sequencing and longevity risk effectively. Based in Livingston, NJ, he operates within Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for tailored financial plans and diverse client services, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing that may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs and personalized attention.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Lee C
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
UBS Financial Services
Lee Chen specializes in general retirement planning with 29 years of experience, focusing on mid-career professionals and those approaching retirement. Based in Pasadena, CA, he works at UBS Financial Services, a large firm known for combining proprietary market research with diverse financial planning and portfolio management solutions, which may offer a broader range of resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Edward K
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Doylestown, PA
Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd.
Edward Kohlhepp brings over five decades of experience in general retirement planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to help clients in the US prepare for a secure retirement. As founder of Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and ERISA plans, with an hourly fee structure up to $450 for financial analysis.
Experience: 57 years
Avg account: $1,009,440
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Lance L
Series 63, Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Merrill
Lance Lohr's extensive 29 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to help clients in the US prepare for a secure retirement income. As a Managing Director at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement income strategy and tax minimization, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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