Flat-fee financial advisors working with public service employees
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 work in public service, your financial planning needs often include managing unique benefits and retirement systems that differ from the private sector. Without an advisor familiar with these specifics, you might miss out on optimizing your pension or other public service perks.
- Benefit system knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands your specific public service retirement plan rules and how they impact your overall strategy.
- Flat-fee clarity. Since these advisors charge a set fee, ask how that fee covers ongoing advice versus one-time planning.
- Coordination with benefits. Check how they integrate your pension, Social Security, and other public benefits into your financial plan.
- Long-term planning focus. Public service careers often involve unique timelines; ensure the advisor plans beyond immediate tax or investment decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason G
Series 63, Series 65
Monterey, CA
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Jason Gordo's extensive 24 years of experience and focus on public service employees equip him to navigate the unique retirement and benefit systems relevant to this group. His firm, Modern Wealth Management, LLC, offers flat fees for estate planning and financial planning services, providing clarity on costs, and employs a centralized portfolio management approach, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees or less integrated planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Eric J
CFP®, TPCP®
Sun Prairie, WI
JBY Financial Planning
Eric Jochimsen specializes in serving public service employees with flat-fee financial planning, offering project-based fees ranging from $1,200 to $6,000. With 10 years of experience and CFP® certification, he understands unique public sector benefits and integrates them into comprehensive plans. Compared to others, Eric focuses on millennial clients and provides independent advice from his Sun Prairie, WI location, blending tax, retirement, and cash flow expertise.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $38,403
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Matt H
CFP®, EA, CRPC®
Worthington, OH
Pay It Forward Financial Planning, LLC
Matt Hofacre specializes in serving public service employees with a flat-fee structure that includes ongoing financial planning fees up to $600 per month and tax preparation fees up to $1,000 per engagement. His firm focuses on aligning financial strategies with clients' values, particularly for non-profit professionals and high-net-worth Gen X clients. Located in Worthington, OH, Matt brings seven years of experience and holds CFP®, EA, and CRPC® designations, emphasizing personalized, value-driven planning beyond just investment returns.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,632,490
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Lynette K
Series 66
Phoenix, AZ
SPC
Lynette Kontkanen specializes in retirement income strategy and public service employee planning, making her well-suited to address the unique benefits and retirement systems of public service careers. Operating within SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, she offers segmented and comprehensive flat-fee financial plans with ongoing consulting capped at $600 per month, providing clarity and structure compared to hourly or AUM-based fees.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Ryan F
CFP®
New Orleans, LA
Deliberate Finances
Ryan Frailich is well-suited for public service employees seeking flat-fee financial advice, offering a clear annual pricing starting at $6,000 that scales with complexity. With 9 years of experience and CFP® certification, he specializes in inherited wealth and serves primarily Gen Y/Millennials, providing tailored guidance that integrates unique public service benefits. His background in education and HR adds valuable insight into the financial challenges faced by public sector workers.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $317,423
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