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Discover the power of objective financial advice with no commissions, no asset management, and no sales pressure. Welcome to the Advice-Only Network, your one-stop destination for connecting with dedicated advice-only financial planners from firms across the country. Our network connects you with advisors who aim to provide objective guidance tailored to your unique financial goals and needs -- no commissions and no assets under management. Just pure advice.

What is Advice-Only?

Advice-Only is the Future of Financial Planning

An Advice-Only advisor provides comprehensive financial planning with transparent pricing in a fiduciary capacity at all times and aims to avoid any conflicts of interest.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees from product sales, assets under management (AUM) or expensive investment funds. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying.

Fiduciary At All Times

Advice-Only advisors are committed to act in the best interest of their clients at all times.

Empowering Investment Advice

Advice-only advisors can give investment advice without taking custody of your account. Unlike many traditional advisors, Advice-Only advisors don't require you to move your money to them to manage.

Reduces Conflicts of Interest

Charging only for advice reduces conflicts of interest compared to advisors who are compensated by selling products, receiving commissions, or managing assets.

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Meet Our Advice-Only Advisors

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  • Tim Melia

    Tim Melia, CFP®, MBA

    Embolden Financial Planning LLC

    Hourly$350/hr
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    BE EMBOLDENED. Let’s work together to create a plan to achieve your financial goals and find the answers to your important money questions.

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    Tax Strategies
    Retirement Life Planning
    Real Estate
  • Jorge Soriano

    Jorge Soriano, CFP®

    Financial Optimist

    Monthly$325+/mo
    One-time$3,200+
    Hourly$360/hr
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    Jorge loves to work with young families that are intentional about early retirement and tax optimization. He loves to educate and offer clarity to wha...

    Ideal for
    FIRE • Business Owners
    Specializes in
    RetirementTax StrategiesSmall Business
  • Chris Mamula

    Chris Mamula, CFP®

    Abundo Wealth

    Not accepting clients
    Monthly$189/mo
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    Helping working families keep more of their money and reach financial independence faster.

    Ideal for
    FIRE • Pre-Retirees
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsRetirementPre-Retirement Planning
  • Katherine Edwards

    Katherine Edwards, CFP®

    MainStreet Financial Planning

    Monthly$210+/mo
    Annual$2,400+/yr
    One-time$4,400+
    Hourly$425/hr
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    I help individuals and families achieve financial peace of mind with personalized plans to help you meet your goals while enjoying life along the way!

    Ideal for
    Retirees • Pre-Retirees
    Specializes in
    RetirementPre-Retirement PlanningInvestments
  • David Barfield

    David Barfield, CFP®

    Datapoint Financial Planning, LLC

    Hourly$300/hr
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    Hourly financial planning with no strings attached. Simply pay for the time you need when you need it.

    Ideal for
    Technology Professionals • Young Professionals
    Specializes in
    Employee BenefitsInvestmentsRetirement
  • Dustin Bell

    Dustin Bell

    Reflective Financial

    Monthly$300+/mo
    One-time$1,500+
    Hourly$300/hr
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    I'm a former CFO, COO, and Fortune 50 strategy executive who helps DIY Investors confidently take control of their financial future.

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Employee BenefitsInvestmentsRetirement
  • Jill Raderstorf

    Jill Raderstorf, MBA

    Aptus Financial

    Monthly$193/mo
    Annual$1,160/yr
    One-time$3,480
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    Jill Raderstorf is a financial planner at Aptus Financial, an advice only financial planning firm that helps people invest on their own. She is dedic...

    Ideal for
    Medical Professionals • High Earners ($250k - $500k)
    Specializes in
    RetirementEarly Career PlanningMid-Career Planning
  • Kelly Palmer

    Kelly Palmer, CFA, CFP®

    The Wealthy Parent

    Monthly$750/mo
    One-time$4,950
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    I help millennial families with equity compensation enjoy life now and feel confident about the future.

    Ideal for
    Families with Children • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Investments
    Mid-Career Planning
    Employee Benefits
  • Eric Smith

    Eric Smith, CFP®

    Ridge Falls Financial Planning

    Hourly$250+/hr
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    Hourly, Advice Only, Pre-Retirement Financial Planning

    Ideal for
    Educators • Non-profit professionals
    Specializes in
    RetirementInvestmentsCollege Savings
  • Ross Dugas

    Ross Dugas, Ph.D.

    Scientific Financial

    Monthly$65/mo
    One-time$4,000
    Hourly$200/hr
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    As a former engineer I enjoying working with curious investors who seek to understand. No handwaving, just data and transparency.

    Ideal for
    Engineers and Scientists • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    RetirementTax StrategiesInvestments
  • Daryoosh Khalilollahi

    Daryoosh Khalilollahi, CFP, RIA, MBA, MSEE

    DABK Financial Planning Services

    Hourly$250/hr
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    My mission is to make individuals and families establish a clear financial path for reaching their lifetime goals and help them avoid mistakes in the...

    Ideal for
    FIRE • Business Owners
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsRetirementTax Strategies
  • Stephan Shipe

    Stephan Shipe, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA

    Scholar Financial Advising

    One-time$5,000+
    Hourly$385/hr
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    We help DIY investors by providing financial advice that they can implement for a flat fee.

    Ideal for
    High Net Worth • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsTax StrategiesPre-Retirement Planning
  • Brian Rhoads

    Brian Rhoads, CFA, EA

    Checkpoint Financial Planning, LLC

    One-time$2,450
    Hourly$350/hr
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    I support Validators and DIYers with financial advice at personal checkpoints. Advice only, and only when needed.

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • FIRE
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsInsuranceTax Strategies
  • Justin Horowitz
    One-time$1,800+
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    Hello! I'm Justin, founder of Just Advising. My practice is for young adults and family starters who want to demystify their financial complexity.

    Ideal for
    Young Professionals • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    Budgeting
    Early Career Planning
    Employee Benefits
  • Holly Donaldson

    Holly Donaldson, CFP®, MBA, MA

    Step by Step for DIY Investors

    One-time$2,765+
    Hourly$395+/hr
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    With 25 years' experience, Holly collaborates with clients to navigate their own version of financial independence.

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • Engineers and Scientists
    Specializes in
    Retirement
    Tax Strategies
    Investments
  • Aubrey Williams

    Aubrey Williams, MS, MBA

    Open Path Financial, LLC

    Hourly$385/hr
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    Hi, I'm Aubrey and I'm here to help. Advice-only, fee-only, fiduciary 100% of the time, on the hourly model for FI/RE clients with ADHD/neurodiversity...

    Ideal for
    LGBTQ+ • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Tax StrategiesSmall BusinessRetirement Life Planning
  • Sage Duguay

    Sage Duguay

    Wealthy With Intention

    Annual$3,000+/yr
    One-time$1,500+
    Hourly$250+/hr
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    Chemical Engineer turned Financial Planner. I help fellow Women in STEM take control of their finances and build wealth intentionally.

    Ideal for
    Engineers and Scientists • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    BudgetingEarly Career PlanningInvestments
  • Chris Williams

    Chris Williams, CPA

    Inceptive Financial

    Monthly$125/mo
    Quarterly$225/qtr
    Annual$525/yr
    One-time$695+
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    I am the founder of Inceptive Financial and the solo planner; specializing in preparing comprehensive financial plans for a fixed fee.

    Ideal for
    High Earners ($250k - $500k) • Families with Children
    Specializes in
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    InvestmentsCollege Savings

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