Top financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals and retirees
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.
When you’re retired, managing your income to last through your lifetime is crucial, especially as unexpected expenses or market changes arise. A common mistake is not planning for how long your savings need to stretch, which can lead to running out of money too soon.
- Withdrawal strategy clarity. Ask how they plan your income withdrawals to balance spending needs with preserving your nest egg.
- Social Security timing. Confirm if they consider the best age to start Social Security benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Healthcare cost planning. Look for advisors who factor in rising medical expenses and long-term care needs in your retirement budget.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they understand how different income sources affect your tax bracket and Medicare premiums.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wesley P
Series 63, Series 66
Fort Worth, TX
Wells Fargo Clearing
Wesley Pool is equipped to assist high-net-worth retirees in the US with retirement income management, leveraging 14 years of experience and a background that includes both large firm expertise and entrepreneurial insight. His affiliation with Wells Fargo Clearing offers access to diverse investment options and retirement plan consulting, with a fee structure that includes flat fees and AUM-based charges, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional fee models.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $475,575
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Willie M
Series 63, Series 66
Cary, NC
Equitable Advisors
Willie Myles specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited to assist high-net-worth retirees in managing income longevity and tax impacts. With 16 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm serving affluent clients, he offers flexible fee structures ranging from 0.20% to 2.50% AUM fees and hourly planning fees, providing tailored options compared to other advisors in Cary, NC.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $570,841
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Kenneth B
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, ME
Headinvest
Kenneth Blaschke is well-suited for retired high-net-worth clients in the US, offering expertise in wealth management and general retirement planning with 16 years of experience. His firm, HeadInvest, uses a holistic, asset-allocation approach focusing on tax efficiency and low-cost ETFs, differentiating him with a flat-fee structure ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 and serving a diverse client base including trusts and endowments.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,915,704
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Timothy E
Series 66
New York, NY
First Manhattan Co. LLC
Timothy Egan specializes in serving high-net-worth retired clients, offering wealth management with a focus on passive/index investing and tax-loss harvesting, which supports managing income and tax impacts in retirement. Based in New York at First Manhattan Co. LLC, a large firm known for a research-driven, long-term value investment approach, he brings experience from Morgan Stanley and Citigroup and charges a 1.20% AUM fee for active equity management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $5,577,808
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Jeffrey M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Greenville, DE
Investment Management & Planning LLC
Jeffrey Macdonald specializes in retirement planning for high-net-worth clients, making him well-suited to address income management and withdrawal strategies crucial for retirees. Based in Greenville, DE, he brings 18 years of experience and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, offering fee-based advisory services with negotiable fees up to 2.5% AUM, emphasizing personalized asset allocation and ongoing account supervision through Investment Management & Planning LLC.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $466,894
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