CFP®-certified, general retirement planning financial advisors in Idaho
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 need a general retirement planning advisor if you're preparing to transition from work to retirement or want to ensure your savings will last through your retirement years. A common mistake is underestimating how long your money needs to last, which can lead to running out of funds too soon. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement strategies.
- Income sustainability focus. Ask how they plan for your income to cover expenses throughout retirement, not just initial years.
- Social Security timing. Confirm if they help decide the best age to start Social Security benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Healthcare cost planning. Check how they incorporate potential medical expenses and insurance into your retirement budget.
- Investment risk management. Understand how they balance growth and safety to protect your nest egg while keeping it growing.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard B
CFP®, Series 65
Boise, ID
Table Rock Financial Planning
Richard Boss offers general retirement planning expertise in Boise, Idaho, backed by 12 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. His independent firm, Table Rock Financial Planning, serves high-net-worth clients with a diversified, research-based investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, and provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and retainers, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,317,059
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Christian M
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Idaho Falls, ID
Snake River Investment Counsel LLC
Christian Moon offers expertise in general retirement planning and retirement income strategy, supported by CFP® and CFA® credentials and a decade of industry experience in Idaho Falls. His firm uses a modern portfolio theory-based asset allocation with mutual funds and ETFs, providing discretionary management and consulting services with a flat-fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on AUM fees or lack independent status.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $634,978
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Tyrel M
CFP®
Driggs, ID
First Ascent Planning LLC
Tyrel Mack offers CFP®-certified general retirement planning in Idaho, focusing on income sustainability, tax-aware planning, and cash flow management. As founder of First Ascent Planning LLC, an independent, fee-only firm charging $300 per hour, he serves individuals, families, and small business owners with personalized, project-based financial consulting rather than discretionary investment management.
Experience: 0 years
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Lavea T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Boise, ID
Aspen Capital Management, LLC
Lavea Thomas offers comprehensive retirement planning in Boise, Idaho, with 20 years of experience and CFP® certification, ensuring informed strategies for income sustainability and risk management. Her firm, Aspen Capital Management, provides flat-fee and negotiable AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on global equity, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower investment approaches.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,744,337
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Chasen R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hailey, ID
Empower Advisory Group
Chasen Ruth offers expertise in general retirement planning with a focus on retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, supported by nine years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Hailey, ID, he provides flat-fee and monthly subscription options through Empower Advisory Group, a large firm known for integrated financial planning linked to employer-sponsored retirement plans and emphasis on long-term portfolio returns.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $565,063
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