CFP®-certified, retirement income strategy financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 planning how to draw down your savings to last through retirement without running out. A common mistake is focusing only on investments and ignoring how taxes, Social Security, and spending patterns interact over time. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement income.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide which accounts to tap first to balance taxes and cash flow.
- Social Security timing. Confirm they help you choose when to claim benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Tax impact management. Look for advisors who model how withdrawals affect your tax bracket and Medicare premiums.
- Longevity planning. Ensure they consider your life expectancy and healthcare costs when crafting your income plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy G
CFP®, CFA®
Wakefield, RI
Invest Track Financial, LLC
Timothy Geremia is equipped to assist with retirement income strategy, leveraging his CFP® and CFA® credentials alongside expertise in wealth management and cash flow budgeting. Based in Wakefield, RI, he serves high-net-worth clients through Invest Track Financial, LLC, which employs a mix of passive and active investment strategies and maintains a small client base for personalized service, charging a 0.90% AUM fee.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,110,542
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Stephen R
CFP®, Series 66
Bristol, RI
Edward Jones
Stephen Randolph specializes in retirement income strategy and holds CFP® certification, ensuring formal training in comprehensive financial planning. With 11 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers expertise in business succession and multi-generational wealth transfer, serving intergenerational families. His fee structure includes an AUM-based program fee up to 1.35% annually, providing access to discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies in Bristol, RI.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Robert M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Plainville, MA
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Robert Macarthur's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to develop retirement income strategies that consider tax impacts, Social Security timing, and longevity planning. Based in Providence, RI, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through ValMark Advisers, Inc., which supports a broad client base with diversified, goal-based portfolios and robust back-office services, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Susan G
CFP®, Series 65
Saunderstown, RI
South County Wealth Planning
Susan Gardiner specializes in retirement income strategy and holds CFP® certification, ensuring formal training in comprehensive financial planning. Located in Saunderstown, RI, she offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning with a focus on tax efficiency, strategic asset allocation, and long-term investment strategies. Her experience includes serving high-net-worth clients and providing both discretionary investment management and retirement planning services, distinguishing her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $881,497
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Christopher D
CFP®, Series 66
Warwick, RI
Commonwealth Financial Network
Christopher De Rouin is a CFP®-certified advisor in Warwick, RI, specializing in retirement income strategy with seven years of industry experience. He offers flat-fee consulting services and works within Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, providing access to discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $568,323
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