Flat-fee, retirement income strategy financial advisors
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.
You need a retirement income strategy advisor when you're ready to turn your savings into steady income that lasts through retirement. Without a clear plan, you risk running out of money too soon or missing out on income opportunities.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide the order to draw from your accounts to balance taxes and longevity.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm they consider how to keep your income steady even if you live longer than expected.
- Inflation protection. Check if they include strategies to help your income keep pace with rising costs over time.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know what you’ll pay without surprises tied to your assets.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jared F
Series 65
Huntington Beach, CA
Northwest Asset Management
Jared Fruth specializes in retirement income strategy and offers flat-fee financial consulting, making him suitable for clients seeking clear, predictable costs while planning steady retirement income. Based in Huntington Beach, CA, he brings four years of experience and a Series 65 designation, working within Northwest Asset Management's $3.6 billion firm that uses Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation for diversified portfolios.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,472,895
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Elanna G
CFP®, Series 66
Cleveland, OH
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Elanna Gould specializes in retirement income strategy and offers flat-fee financial planning services, making her well-suited for clients seeking clear, predictable costs in managing retirement income. With five years of experience and CFP® certification, she operates within a large firm that serves diverse clients including individual investors and retirement plans, providing access to multiple account platforms and third-party sub-advisers, which may offer broader investment options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $378,281
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William S
Series 63, Series 65
College Station, TX
Smith & Wyatt
William Soltow specializes in retirement income strategy and offers flat-fee financial planning, which can provide clear cost expectations for managing your retirement income. Based in College Station, TX, he brings 13 years of experience and works with Smith & Wyatt, a firm known for discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, catering to both individuals and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $286,584
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes specializes in retirement income strategy with 26 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning services tailored to clients in the US. Based in Chicago and affiliated with Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm serving diverse clients, he also brings expertise in business exit strategies and active portfolio management, providing a broad approach compared to advisors focused solely on retirement income.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Cassandra S
Series 63, Series 65
Plano, TX
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC
Cassandra Sanchez specializes in retirement income strategy with a focus on Social Security optimization, annuities, and income planning, making her well-suited to help clients in the US develop steady retirement income. Her flat-fee structure includes a $1,995 one-time fee for Wealth.com services, and she brings seven years of experience along with expertise in tax planning, serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients near or in retirement from her firm in Plano, TX.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $239,584
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