Flat-fee, income planning financial advisors in Texas
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 income planning help when you're figuring out how to turn your savings into steady cash flow for daily expenses and long-term goals. Without careful planning, you might run out of money too soon or pay more taxes than necessary. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay upfront without surprises.
- Federal and property tax focus. Since Texas has no state income tax, ask how they plan around federal income tax and significant property taxes.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to keep your income steady and tax-efficient.
- Longevity risk management. See how they plan for your money to last through retirement, not just the next few years.
- Expense modeling. Ask if they include sales tax and other Texas-specific costs in your spending plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Cassandra S
Series 63, Series 65
Plano, TX
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC
Cassandra Sanchez specializes in income planning with a focus on retirement income strategy, Social Security optimization, and annuities, making her well-suited for managing steady cash flow in Texas. Her flat-fee structure of a $1,995 one-time fee and experience at firms like Fisher Investments and TIAA-CREF distinguish her, while her firm's use of proprietary strategies and focus on high-net-worth clients nearing retirement add depth to her approach.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $239,584
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Phil O
CFP®, CPWA®, ChFC®, RICP®, EA
Dallas, TX
Fair Asset Management, LLC
Phil Orwig specializes in income planning with a flat-fee structure of $7,500 per year, making him well-suited for clients seeking predictable costs in Texas. His 15 years of experience and multiple credentials, including CFP®, CPWA®, and Enrolled Agent, enable him to address complex tax and retirement income strategies, particularly for high-net-worth individuals, distinguishing him from advisors with less specialized tax expertise or different fee models.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,548,218
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John R
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Hutto, TX
Forthright Capital
John Rowden specializes in income planning with a flat-fee structure, offering project-based financial planning fees ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, which suits clients seeking predictable costs in Texas. His firm, Forthright Capital, emphasizes passive investment management using index funds and ETFs, and serves a diverse client base including individuals and corporations, providing a broader range of services compared to advisors focused solely on individual retirement planning.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $108,610
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Richard F
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
San Saba, TX
Ferri Investment Solutions
Richard Ferri specializes in income planning with a flat-fee structure, offering a one-time Portfolio 2nd Opinion™ fee of $995, which suits clients seeking clear upfront costs. Based in San Saba, TX, he brings 16 years of experience and a CFA® designation, focusing on passive, low-cost index investing and serving high-net-worth individuals independently, differentiating him from advisors with asset management roles or hourly fees.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $0
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Mark M
CFP®, Series 63
Austin, TX
Mark Monreal & Associates
Mark Monreal specializes in income planning with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Texas seeking steady cash flow management. With over 10 years of experience and CFP® certification, he offers financial planning and discretionary investment services, emphasizing diversified global equity and fixed income allocation. His additional expertise in real estate and charitable organization consulting distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $124,814
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