CFP®-certified, student loan debt 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.
If you're juggling student loan payments alongside other financial goals, you need an advisor who understands how to balance debt with your broader money plan. The biggest mistake is treating student loans like any other debt, rather than a unique financial challenge with specific repayment options and tax implications. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including debt management.
- Loan repayment strategies. Ask how they tailor plans to your loan type, income, and forgiveness options, not just generic debt payoff advice.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how student loan interest deductions and repayment plans affect your overall tax picture.
- Integration with goals. Look for advisors who coordinate loan payments with saving for retirement, buying a home, or other priorities, rather than isolating debt management.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephen B
CFP®
Charlotte, NC
Flat Fee Financial LLC
Stephen Boatman is well-equipped to address student loan debt challenges, especially for dentists and Baby Boomers, by integrating debt management with comprehensive financial planning. His flat-fee structure and decade of experience at Flat Fee Financial LLC in Charlotte, NC, distinguish him from others by offering personalized strategies including alternative investments and discounted fees for recent dental graduates and high earners not rich yet.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $631,559
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Kade H
CFP®, Series 65
Coralville, IA
Storybook Financial
Kade Hammes is well-equipped to assist with student loan debt, offering tailored repayment strategies that consider loan types, income, and forgiveness options, alongside tax impact awareness. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with nine years of experience, he serves young professionals and families from Coralville, IA, integrating debt management with comprehensive financial life planning and evidence-based investing, charging 1.50% AUM or $250 hourly for specific projects.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $23,362
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Danielle D
CFP®
Southern Pines, NC
Tactical Wealth Partners
Danielle Dettenmayer is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in student loan debt, with expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and general tax planning, making her well-equipped to address the complexities of student loan repayment alongside broader financial goals. Based in Southern Pines, NC, she serves high-earning attorneys and couples through Tactical Wealth Partners, offering a flat-fee comprehensive planning service and employing a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach focused on diversified mutual funds and ETFs.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $135,854
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Hugh B
CFP®, Series 66
Gulf Breeze, FL
Wrenne Financial Planning LLC
Hugh Baker specializes in student loan debt and integrates repayment strategies with broader financial goals like home buying and budgeting, making him well-suited for managing student loan challenges. Based in Gulf Breeze, FL, he offers fixed-fee services through Wrenne Financial Planning LLC, an SEC-registered firm with a passive investment approach and a client base that includes both individual and high-net-worth households, providing a comprehensive planning experience.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $696,063
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Stephanie B
CFP®, Series 65
Spanish Fork, UT
NorthAvenue LLC
Stephanie Bailey's CFP® certification and expertise in student loan debt, combined with her background in education and nonprofit sectors, equip her to address the unique challenges of managing student loans alongside other financial goals. At NorthAvenue LLC, she offers integrated financial planning and investment management using asset allocation strategies rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory, catering to high-net-worth clients with a focus on ongoing, comprehensive portfolio management.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,484,401
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