CFP®-certified, general tax 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 tax planning advisor when your financial life involves multiple income sources, investments, or complex tax situations that require ongoing management. Without a clear strategy, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax bill or face unexpected liabilities.
- Comprehensive tax review. Look for advisors who evaluate your entire tax picture, not just isolated issues, to identify savings across income, deductions, and credits.
- Coordination with tax preparers. Confirm how they work alongside your CPA or tax preparer to ensure plans are practical and filings align with strategies.
- Long-term tax impact. Ask how they consider future changes in income or tax laws to avoid short-sighted moves that could cost you later.
- Integration with financial goals. The best advisors connect tax planning with your broader financial objectives, not treating taxes as a separate problem.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps is well-equipped for general tax planning with 28 years of experience and CFP® certification, offering comprehensive services including estate planning and charitable giving. His firm provides flat-fee and hourly options, serving high-net-worth clients with personalized investment management and risk strategies, distinguishing him through his tax preparation business and fiduciary roles that enhance his integrated financial and tax planning approach.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Paul K
CFP®, Series 65
Zimmerman, MN
Longview Financial, Inc.
Paul Kinneberg offers expertise in general tax planning combined with college savings and cash flow management, supported by 24 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he provides personalized financial planning through Longview Financial, Inc., using a strategic asset allocation approach that blends passive and active investments, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored, non-discretionary advice in Zimmerman, MN.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,170,807
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Clifford S
CFP®, Series 66
Middletown, CT
Lifestyle Financial Strategies, LLC
Clifford Straub is well-equipped to handle general tax planning with 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, offering comprehensive financial reviews at a flat fee of $1,000. His independent firm, Lifestyle Financial Strategies, emphasizes holistic planning and disciplined asset allocation, serving individuals, families, and nonprofits, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized, commission-free advice in Middletown, CT.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $832,919
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Jac A
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65
Gardiner, ME
J.M. Arbour, LLC
Jac Arbour specializes in general tax planning with a decade of experience and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, making him well-equipped to handle complex tax situations in the US. His firm offers a flat-fee structure up to $5,000 for financial planning, serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, and integrates discretionary portfolio management with third-party model providers, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited service scopes or fee models.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $254,387
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Michael U
CFP®, Series 66
Wayzata, MN
360 Financial
Michael Urch is a CFP®-certified advisor with 11 years of experience, specializing in general tax planning alongside options and charitable giving strategies. Operating from Wayzata, MN, he offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $600 to $20,000, serving individuals, trusts, and business entities. His firm, 360 Financial, emphasizes continuous account supervision and integrates educational webinars, distinguishing his approach through ongoing client engagement and customized portfolio management.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $522,496
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