CFP®-certified financial advisors working with clients approaching retirement in Maine
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.
Approaching retirement means you’re likely facing decisions about when to start Social Security, how to draw down savings, and how to manage healthcare costs. Without focused guidance, it’s easy to misjudge timing and tax impacts, which can reduce your income or increase your expenses.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of withdrawals from your accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
- Social Security timing. Confirm they help you evaluate when to claim benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Healthcare cost planning. Check if they incorporate Medicare premiums and potential long-term care expenses into your retirement budget.
- Tax impact awareness. See if they model how distributions affect your tax bracket and Medicare surcharges over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Westbrook, ME
Cetera
James Garland's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients approaching retirement in Maine through complex decisions like Social Security timing and tax impact management. Operating within Cetera, a large firm with diverse portfolio management options, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting, differentiating himself with expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, ideal for clients seeking seasoned advice with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Joseph H
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
N Yarmouth, ME
Ameriprise
Joseph Hersey specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for those approaching retirement in Maine. With 31 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm serving clients with at least $1 million in investable assets, he offers research-driven, tax-smart withdrawal strategies and income planning with a 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller client minimums or less institutional support.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Kirsten I
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bangor, ME
UBS Financial Services
Kirsten Ismail is well-equipped to assist those approaching retirement in Maine, offering expertise in general retirement planning and cash flow management, backed by 29 years of experience and CFP® certification. Based in Bangor and affiliated with UBS Financial Services, she provides access to a broad range of financial products and institutional trading capabilities, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Ryan B
CFP®, Series 65
Ellsworth, ME
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Ryan Bartlett is well-suited for those approaching retirement in Maine, offering expertise in retirement planning and a CFP® certification. He works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, a large SEC-registered firm that uses a strategic blend of passive and active investment management. Bartlett's fee structure includes flat fees ranging from $250 to $50,000, and he brings 10 years of industry experience along with a background at VanceGray Wealth Management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Alan E
CFP®, Series 65
North Yarmouth, ME
Able Money LLC
Alan Eskandari specializes in retirement income strategy and tax-aware planning, making him well-suited to assist those approaching retirement in Maine. With 10 years of experience and a CFP® designation, he offers integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management through Able Money LLC, focusing on diversified, asset-allocation portfolios using passive ETFs and no-load mutual funds, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking independent, fee-only advisory services.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,865,509
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