CFP®-certified financial advisors working with military members and veterans
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.
If you are transitioning from military service or managing veterans' benefits, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges you face. Without this expertise, you might miss out on optimizing benefits or navigating complex military-related tax rules.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they incorporate VA benefits and military pensions into your overall financial plan.
- Service-related tax knowledge. Ask how they handle tax considerations specific to military income and disability compensation.
- Transition planning. Look for advisors who address the financial impact of moving from active duty to civilian life, including healthcare and retirement options.
- CFP® certification. This means the advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which supports handling your unique military and veteran needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Arron T
CFP®, Series 66
Pittsburgh, PA
Edward Jones
Arron Thompson is equipped to assist military members and veterans with financial planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and personal experience as a US Army veteran. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he offers retirement income strategies and college savings plans through Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. His fee structure includes an AUM-based program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him with both military insight and access to extensive firm resources.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Arnie C
CFP®, EA
Vallejo, CA
Achievable Wealth, LLC
Arnie Cabiles is well-equipped to assist military personnel and veterans with financial planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and 36 years of experience. He specializes in addressing the financial complexities faced by Locum Tenens physicians and advanced practice providers, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing options. Located in Vallejo, CA, Arnie combines expertise in retirement planning, tax strategy, and cash flow management, distinguishing him from advisors with a narrower focus.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $256,948
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Scott C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Echelon Private Wealth LLC
Scott Cadieux is well-equipped to assist military members and veterans with financial planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and 27 years of industry experience. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he offers a unique blend of expertise including options and derivatives strategies, values-based investing, and independent advisory services, differentiating him through a comprehensive, customized approach and negotiable hourly fees.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $585,714
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Gregory G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Chappaqua, NY
Fidelity
Gregory Giandalone is well-equipped to assist military members and veterans with financial planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and personal experience as a U.S. Army Veteran. Based in Chappaqua, NY, he works at Fidelity, a large firm, and brings 14 years of industry experience with a goals-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors who may lack both military background and extensive institutional experience.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Steve S
VerifiedCFP®
Eldersburg, MD
ABEL Financial Management Co.
Steve Stern is well-equipped to assist military members and veterans with financial planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and 12 years of industry experience. Based in Eldersburg, MD, he specializes in Roth conversion strategy, early retirement planning, and general tax planning, serving high-net-worth clients independently with an AUM fee structure of 0.7-1.15%. His approach emphasizes accountability and proactive financial management, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,375,594
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