Top financial advisors working with millennials and 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're a Millennial with a military background or veteran status, you might face unique financial challenges like navigating VA benefits or planning for a career transition. Without an advisor familiar with military-specific issues, you risk missing out on benefits or making costly mistakes in your financial planning.
- VA benefits expertise. Confirm how they help you maximize your Veterans Affairs benefits and integrate them into your overall plan.
- Transition planning. Ask how they support shifts from military to civilian careers, including income changes and retirement options.
- Military pay and allowances. Ensure they understand how to factor in special military compensation elements when advising on budgeting and investing.
- Long-term service considerations. Check if they account for military retirement pay and survivor benefits in your financial roadmap.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Greg Y
CFP®, ChFC®, EA
North Kingstown, RI
Apforia
Greg Young specializes in serving Millennials with military backgrounds, offering expertise in managing complex benefits like military retirement and government pensions. His approach combines wealth management with active portfolio oversight, tailored for mid- to late-career military families and government professionals. Unlike others, he provides flat-fee, fee-only planning from an independent firm in Rhode Island, emphasizing personalized strategies that evolve with clients' changing lives.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $267,298
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Will H
CFP®
Little Rock, AR
Sound Capital
Will Hoofman is well-equipped to assist Millennials with military backgrounds by leveraging his experience advising military families at Little Rock Air Force Base and his CFP® certification. His 12 years in wealth management, combined with a 0.70% AUM fee and independent status at Sound Capital, distinguish him from others by offering personalized service rooted in both military and millennial financial needs.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $164,025
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Betsy R
CFP®
Decorah, IA
R&V Personal Finance, LLC
Betsy Ratashak Vogel is well-equipped to assist Millennials with military backgrounds by leveraging her expertise in military and veterans financial planning, including special discounts for enlisted military clients. Her flat-fee and project-based financial planning options, combined with seven years of experience and CFP® certification, distinguish her from others. Additionally, her focus on cash flow, debt management, and retirement income strategy offers a comprehensive approach tailored to the unique needs of military Millennials.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $550,412
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Steven F
VerifiedCFP®, EA
San Diego, CA
AdviceOnly
Steven Fox is well-suited to assist Millennials with military backgrounds by combining his expertise in military and veterans' financial issues with nine years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating from San Diego, CA, he offers flat-fee and hourly project-based financial planning, focusing on cash flow, budgeting, and passive investing, which differentiates him through a client-centered, independent approach and a commitment to serving younger families and Gen Y clients.
Experience: 9 years
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Carlos R
CFP®
Raleigh, NC
Mission Wealth Management, LP
Carlos Ruiz Jr. specializes in serving Millennials with military backgrounds, offering expertise in military and veterans' financial needs alongside general retirement planning. As a CFP®-certified advisor and Air Force Reservist, he combines disciplined strategy with personal insight, charging flat fees between $5,000 and $15,000. His approach focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions for high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from others by integrating military-specific considerations with broader wealth management.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $3,159,829
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