CFP®-certified, retirement income strategy 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 be planning your retirement and wondering how to make your savings last through your lifetime. Without a clear strategy, you risk running out of money too soon or missing out on income opportunities.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of taking money from your accounts to minimize taxes and penalties.
- Longevity planning. Confirm they consider your life expectancy and healthcare costs to avoid outliving your savings.
- Social Security timing. Check if they help decide the best age to start benefits for maximum income.
- Tax impact awareness. See how they manage withdrawals to reduce your tax burden during retirement.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deborah L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bennington, VT
Commonwealth Financial Network
Deborah Lane's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to develop effective retirement income strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, which are crucial for managing withdrawals and longevity planning. Operating from a large firm, Commonwealth Financial Network, she offers flat-fee consulting and personalized tax preparation, distinguishing her approach with comprehensive wealth management and flexible fee structures tailored to retirees in Vermont.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Eleanor S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Calais, VT
Ameriprise
Eleanor Stubbs specializes in retirement income strategy with a focus on income planning, Social Security optimization, and withdrawal strategies, making her well-suited for those approaching retirement in Vermont. With 24 years of experience and a CFP® certification, she works at Ameriprise, a large firm offering tax-smart, research-driven retirement planning services with a 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing her through a structured, non-discretionary advisory approach.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Spencer A
CFP®, Series 66
Brattleboro, VT
Edward Jones
Spencer Adams specializes in retirement income strategy and holds CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to help Vermont clients plan withdrawals, longevity, and Social Security timing. Based in Brattleboro and affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee structures.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Rebecca F
CFP®, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Berger Financial Group
Rebecca Fetterman is well-equipped to assist with retirement income strategy in Vermont, offering expertise in withdrawal sequencing, longevity planning, and Social Security timing. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Berger Financial Group, she provides flat-fee and variable AUM pricing, serving a diverse clientele including business owners and executives, with a focus on long-term, fundamental investment strategies tailored to individual goals.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $780,712
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William W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Quantum Leap Capital, LLC
William Walsh's extensive 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to develop retirement income strategies that address withdrawal sequencing and longevity planning. Operating from South Burlington, Vermont, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and trusts, distinguishing him with a flexible fee structure and a focus on customized, long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $361,987
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