Flat-fee, inheritance 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 might need an inheritance planning advisor if you're facing decisions about managing assets passed down to you or navigating complex tax implications. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how inheritance timing and tax rules affect your financial goals. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they handle estate and inheritance taxes, including strategies to minimize what you owe.
- Asset management approach. Ask how they integrate inherited assets into your overall portfolio without disrupting your risk tolerance.
- Family dynamics sensitivity. Inheritance often involves multiple heirs; check how they navigate communication and potential conflicts.
- Long-term planning. See if they consider how inherited wealth affects your retirement, charitable giving, and legacy goals over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Clayton D
Series 65
Sonoma, CA
Sonoma Wealth Advisors
Clayton Dunkle specializes in inheritance planning with a flat-fee structure starting at $5,000, making costs predictable for clients managing inherited assets. Based in Sonoma, CA, he brings five years of experience and supports individuals and small businesses through Fermata Advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, which may provide a broader range of planning and investment management options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $244,427
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Maris G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Mg Financial, Inc.
Maris Galins offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $2,900, making her well-suited for inheritance planning clients seeking clear upfront costs. With 24 years of experience and CFP® certification, she leads Mg Financial, Inc. in Seattle, focusing on personalized planning for individuals and estates using non-discretionary asset allocation and third-party managers, which distinguishes her approach from advisors who manage portfolios directly.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,051,042
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John B
Series 65, Series 63
Houston, TX
MBR Financial
John Brady specializes in inheritance planning with a flat-fee structure that varies by scope, making costs transparent for clients managing inherited assets. Based in Houston, TX, he brings two years of industry experience and supports high-net-worth families through MBR Financial's disciplined investment process, which integrates mutual funds, ETFs, and private alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional approaches.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,992,480
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Brian S
Series 66
Saint Joseph, MO
Cetera
Brian Sears specializes in inheritance planning with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for managing inherited assets and related tax implications without unexpected costs. Based in Saint Joseph, MO, he brings eight years of experience and serves diverse clients through Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, which may provide broader investment options compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Jeremy E
CFP®, CPWA®, CRPC®, CFA®
Owings Mills, MD
Silverstone Financial LLC
Jeremy Eppley specializes in inheritance planning with a flat-fee structure, offering project-based fixed fees from $1,000 to $6,000 and ongoing planning with monthly subscriptions. His expertise includes multi-generational wealth transfer and general estate planning guidance, supported by multiple designations such as CFP®, CPWA®, and CFA®. Serving clients nationwide from Maryland, he focuses on young professionals including Gen Z, differentiating him with a broad service range and a virtual approach.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,011,945
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