Independent, 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.
If you're approaching retirement or facing changes in your income sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to balance your cash flow and tax needs over time. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without ensuring your income lasts through retirement. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible approaches tailored to your unique income situation.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of withdrawals from different accounts to minimize taxes and penalties.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how income affects your tax bracket and benefits like Social Security.
- Longevity risk management. Check if they model your income needs against life expectancy to avoid running out of money.
- Income source coordination. See how they integrate pensions, Social Security, and investments into a cohesive income plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher C
Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Christopher Capano specializes in income planning and cash flow budgeting, making him well-suited for managing income needs in retirement. Based in Shelburne, VT, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through M. Kraus & Company, which employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach focused on diversified portfolios of individual stocks and fixed income, catering to high-net-worth clients with over 20 years of experience.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,477,066
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Matthew G
Series 66
Burlington, VT
Berger Financial Group
Matthew Gibbs specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for managing income needs in Vermont. His firm, Berger Financial Group, offers wealth management and financial planning with a focus on long-term investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management, complemented by separate tax planning and insurance services, which may provide a more integrated approach compared to other independent advisors in the area.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $780,712
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Jacob H
Series 63, Series 66
Middlebury, VT
Capital Cities Investments
Jacob Haigh specializes in income planning with 17 years of experience, offering tailored strategies that consider tax impacts and withdrawal sequencing to support lasting retirement income. Based in Middlebury, VT, he provides flexible flat-fee and hourly options through Capital Cities Investments, which serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and trusts, using a blend of active and passive investment management.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $604,921
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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 planning, making her well-suited to help clients in Vermont manage income sources and withdrawal sequencing for lasting retirement income. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor with 10 years of experience at Pathway Financial Advisors, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients with integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $5,727,231
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Brett P
CFA®
South Burlington, VT
InTrack Investment Management, Inc.
Brett Peltzer specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Vermont manage cash flow and tax considerations during retirement. With 21 years of experience and a CFA® designation, he offers flat-fee financial planning access to eMoney software and serves a diverse client base through InTrack Investment Management's team-based, strategic asset allocation approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,283,286
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