Flat-fee financial advisors working with retirees 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.
When you’re retired, managing your income and healthcare needs can feel overwhelming, especially in a rural state like Vermont where access to medical services varies. A common mistake is not planning for healthcare costs and income sequencing together, which can lead to running out of money or unexpected expenses.
- Income sequencing focus. Look for advisors who help you decide the order to draw from retirement accounts and Social Security to stretch your savings.
- Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they consider your local healthcare access and potential long-term care needs in their advice.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know what you’ll pay without surprises tied to your assets.
- Experience with rural retirees. Ask how they tailor plans for retirees living outside urban centers, where services and costs differ.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Danny L
Series 66, Series 63
Lincoln, VT
SPC
Danny Lattrell's 34 years of experience and focus on retirement income strategy make him well-suited to assist retirees in Vermont with income sequencing and healthcare cost planning. Operating within SPC, a large firm with over 460 advisors and $5.66 billion in assets, he offers segmented and comprehensive flat-fee financial plans, providing clarity on costs compared to asset-based fees common among other advisors.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Deborah L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bennington, VT
Commonwealth Financial Network
Deborah Lane offers flat-fee consulting services tailored to retirees in Vermont, focusing on retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting to help manage income sequencing and healthcare costs effectively. With 33 years of experience, CFP® certification, and affiliation with a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, she combines seasoned expertise with robust resources, differentiating her from others by providing comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan consulting under a clear flat-fee structure.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Shawn O
Series 63, Series 66
Bristol, VT
Cetera
Shawn Oxford offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to retirees in Vermont, addressing income sequencing and healthcare cost planning through his 20 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans and wealth management. Operating within Cetera, a large firm, he provides access to diverse portfolio management options and negotiates fees directly with clients, distinguishing him from advisors with fixed AUM fees or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Brooke S
Series 66
Rutland, VT
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Brooke Smith offers flat-fee financial services tailored to retirees in Vermont, addressing income sequencing and healthcare cost planning crucial for rural retirees. Affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC, a large SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion, she provides access to diverse asset management programs and negotiable flat fees, distinguishing her from advisors with fixed fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $303,047
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Michael F
ChFC®, Series 66
Montpelier, VT
Equity Services, inc.
Michael Fletcher offers flat-fee financial planning with fixed fees up to $1,200, making costs predictable for retirees in Vermont. With 17 years of experience and expertise in long-term care insurance and retirement plans for business owners, he provides tailored advice through a large firm that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary trading strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $221,971
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