Top financial advisors working with baby boomers and widows and widowers
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.
Losing a spouse brings not only emotional challenges but also complex financial decisions, especially if you're managing retirement income and benefits on your own for the first time. Without guidance tailored to your situation, it's easy to overlook survivor benefits or mismanage inherited accounts, which can reduce your financial security.
- Survivor benefit navigation. Confirm how they help you understand Social Security and pension survivor options to maximize your income.
- Estate and inheritance planning. Ask how they coordinate beneficiary designations and wills to reflect your new circumstances.
- Income stream adjustments. Look for advisors who review and adjust your retirement income sources to fit your changed needs.
- Emotional sensitivity. Ensure they recognize the emotional weight of your situation and communicate with empathy and patience.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tom L
CFP®
Tampa, FL
Caliber Wealth Advisory
Tom Leclaire Jr. specializes in serving Baby Boomers who are widows or widowers, offering expertise in inherited wealth and general retirement planning. With 19 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a background that includes founding Caliber Wealth Advisory and prior work at Charles Schwab, he provides tailored financial planning and investment management. Located in Tampa, FL, Tom's independent firm charges a 1% AUM fee and monthly fees starting at $100, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach and personal commitment.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,149,723
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Ben E
CFP®
Lindale, TX
Earls Financial
Ben Earls specializes in serving Baby Boomers, including widows and widowers, with a focus on preserving wealth and managing retirement income. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and fee-based annuities, providing transparent pricing. With CFP® certification and three years of experience, Ben emphasizes straightforward retirement income strategies and long-term investing, distinguishing him through a client-centered approach in Lindale, TX.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $600,203
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Kent G
CFP®
Sparks, MD
Groff Wealth Management
Kent Groff specializes in serving Baby Boomers who are widows or widowers, offering expertise in income and general tax planning to help manage retirement income and survivor benefits effectively. His independent firm provides personalized, concierge-level service with a focus on emotional sensitivity, maintaining a limited client load to ensure direct access and tailored support, distinguishing him from larger firms with less individualized attention.
Experience: 13 years
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Germaine W
CFP®, CPA, PFS™
Hendersonville, NC
Inspired Financial Planners
Germaine Weldon specializes in wealth management for Baby Boomers, including widows and widowers, offering expertise in navigating survivor benefits and adjusting retirement income streams. With 23 years of experience, CFP®, CPA, and PFS™ credentials, she provides flat-fee and AUM-based services through Inspired Financial Planners in Hendersonville, NC, distinguishing herself with a personal approach shaped by resilience and a deep understanding of complex financial planning.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,209,305
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Jim H
CFP®
Colorado Springs, CO
Integrity First Financial Planning LLC
Jim Harvey specializes in retirement income strategy and wealth management, making him well-suited to assist Baby Boomers navigating financial challenges after losing a spouse. Based in Colorado Springs, he offers a fee structure with a $3,000 annual minimum and includes financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a compassionate approach informed by his volunteer work with Wings for Widows.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,051,686
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