CFP®-certified, income 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.
You might need an income planning advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to ensure your savings generate steady cash flow without running out. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without considering how withdrawals, taxes, and inflation affect your income over time. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including income strategies.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan the order and timing of withdrawals to balance income needs and tax impact.
- Tax-aware income. Confirm they consider how different income sources affect your tax bracket and benefits.
- Longevity risk management. Check if they model your income to last through varying life expectancies and market conditions.
- Social Security timing. See if they help decide when to claim benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David B
CFP®, Series 63
Charlotte, NC
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
David Block's extensive 32-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to address income planning challenges, including withdrawal sequencing and tax-aware income strategies. Operating from Charlotte, NC, he leads IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, which focuses on customized portfolios for individual retail clients and offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors primarily serving high-net-worth clients or using solely asset-based fees.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $240,578
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Eleanor S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Calais, VT
Ameriprise
Eleanor Stubbs specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited for those approaching retirement in Vermont seeking steady cash flow. With 24 years of experience and CFP® certification, she works at Ameriprise, a large firm offering tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security optimization, charging a 0.15% AUM fee, which may appeal to clients with substantial investable assets.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Rebecca F
CFP®, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Berger Financial Group
Rebecca Fetterman is well-suited for income planning in Vermont, leveraging her CFP® certification and seven years of experience to address retirement income strategy and tax-aware income planning. As an independent advisor at Berger Financial Group, she offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and benefits from a firm approach that emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee models or less tailored portfolio management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $780,712
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Mary Beth B
CFP®, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC
Mary Beth Brigham specializes in income planning and general retirement strategies, making her well-suited for managing steady cash flow and longevity risk in Vermont. She offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing, serves high-net-worth clients, and works within a team at Pathway Financial Advisors, which provides integrated planning and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $5,727,231
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
McKinney, TX
Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC
Robert Stern's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address income planning needs, including withdrawal sequencing and tax-aware income strategies. Although based in Mc Kinney, TX, he works with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, a firm offering fee-based, customized financial planning to a diverse client base, which may provide broader expertise compared to advisors focused solely on Vermont clients.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,258,276
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