Seasoned, general retirement planning financial advisors in Vermont
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.
Planning for retirement in Vermont often means preparing for a rural lifestyle and considering how to access healthcare as you age. Without a clear plan, you might overlook how these factors affect your income and expenses over time.
- Healthcare access planning. Confirm how they incorporate local healthcare availability and costs into your retirement budget.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they recommend drawing from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow throughout retirement.
- Longevity risk management. Check if they model your plan to last through a longer-than-expected lifespan, especially given Vermont's aging population.
- Experience with rural clients. Ensure they understand the unique challenges of retirement in less urban areas, not just general retirement advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Staci S
Series 63, Series 66
St. Johnsbury, VT
STIFEL
Staci Smith Lantagne's 26 years of experience and focus on general retirement and income planning equip her to address the complexities of retirement in Vermont, including income sequencing and longevity risk. Affiliated with Stifel, a large firm serving diverse clients with a proprietary investment approach, she brings both seasoned expertise and access to broad resources, distinguishing her from advisors in smaller or less diversified practices.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $773,556
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Gary L
Series 63, Series 65
Weston, VT
Raymond James Financial
Gary Len's 40 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to address the unique challenges of retiring in Vermont, including healthcare access and income sequencing. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, he serves a diverse client base and emphasizes advisory and implementation support, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus more on discretionary management.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Shawn H
Series 63, Series 66
Fair Haven, VT
Edward Jones
Shawn Hadwen's 26 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to address retirement needs in Vermont, including income sequencing and longevity risk management. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with a broad advisory network, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors by providing extensive resources and investment solutions.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Samuel G
Series 63, Series 65
Rutland, VT
UBS Financial Services
Samuel Groom's 27 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning make him well-equipped to address the unique challenges of retiring in Vermont, including income sequencing and longevity risk management. Based in Rutland and affiliated with UBS Financial Services, he offers access to institutional trading and model-based asset allocations, serving high-net-worth clients with fee-based planning and portfolio management, which may differ from smaller local firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Jeffrey W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Hinesburg, VT
LPL Enterprise
Jeffrey Wood's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address general retirement planning needs in Vermont, including considerations for rural living and healthcare access. Affiliated with LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, he provides flat-fee financial planning services and specializes in tax-loss harvesting, making him a versatile choice for self-employed clients and business owners.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $239,757
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