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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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  • Diane Esser

    Diane Esser, CPA, CFP®, RICP®, CEPS

    Direction Financial Management, LLC

    Not accepting clients
    Hourly$360/hr
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    Diane Esser works with clients approaching retirement and already retired to ensure they obtain their best return on life.

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    RetirementSocial SecurityPre-Retirement Planning
  • 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
  • Scott Grissom

    Scott Grissom, PhD, CFP®

    Socrates Financial Planning

    One-time$2,500+
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    I was a college professor for many years and now I teach couples how to approach retirement with confidence.

    Ideal for
    Educators • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    BudgetingInvestments
  • Chris Maggio

    Chris Maggio, RICP®

    Retirement Planning Partner LLC

    One-time$1,833+
    Hourly$150/hr
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    I specialize in retirement planning, earning the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designation to provide expert guidance in this compl...

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    Retirement
    InvestmentsTax Strategies
  • Thomas Hendrix

    Thomas Hendrix

    Hendrix Financial Planning

    One-time$2,950
    Hourly$150/hr
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    I am a fee-only, advice-only financial planner who believes that financial planning is life planning. I help DIY investors develop and implement compr...

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • Veterans/Military Personnel
  • Kevin Burkle

    Kevin Burkle, CFP®

    HCP Wealth Planning

    One-time$2,400+
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    I am an early retirement planning expert. For a flat dollar fee, I offer one-time plans that include ongoing access to my powerful planning software.

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Tax Strategies
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    Investments
  • Justin Horowitz
    One-time$1,800+
    Hourly$150/hr
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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
  • Kevin Lam

    Kevin Lam, CFP®, CPRS™

    Age Wisely Financial

    One-time$720+
    Hourly$360/hr
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    I specialize in helping my fellow seniors age 60+ navigate challenges with retirement income, asset protection, safety, health, and legacy planning.

    Ideal for
    Retirees • Pre-Retirees
    Specializes in
    Retirement
    Retirement Life Planning
    Pre-Retirement Planning
  • Steven Fox
    Hourly$300/hr
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    Helping financial planners give advice, not sales pitches!

    Ideal for
    Young Professionals • Families with Children
    Specializes in
    Tax StrategiesBudgetingDebt & Credit
  • 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
  • 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
  • Joe Conklin Shure

    Joe Conklin Shure, CFP®, EA

    Conklin Shure Financial

    Monthly$320+/mo
    One-time$3,200+
    Hourly$325/hr
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    Values-driven CFP® helping you align money with life—let’s navigate this late-capitalist hellscape together 🔥

    Ideal for
    Technology Professionals • Non-profit professionals
    Specializes in
    Budgeting
    Career PlanningTax Strategies
  • Shannon Fleener
    Monthly$200+/mo
    Quarterly$600+/qtr
    Annual$2,400+/yr
    One-time$2,000+
    Hourly$300+/hr
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    I serve progressive professionals and values-based investors who want to achieve financial freedom while supporting their communities.

    Ideal for
    FIRE • DIY Investors
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsHome PurchasePre-Retirement Planning
  • Jim  Mahaney

    Jim Mahaney, CFP®, MSFS

    Mavericus Retirement Services

    Not accepting clients
    Annual$1,700/yr
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    Jim runs a flat fee, retirement-focused firm. He is the author of two books, is a published researcher, and the holder of three patents.

    Ideal for
    Retirees • Pre-Retirees
    Specializes in
    RetirementPre-Retirement PlanningTax Strategies
  • Josh Gallogly

    Josh Gallogly, CFP®, EA

    Milestones Financial, LLC

    One-time$995+
    Hourly$199/hr
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    I serve clients across the country by providing fee-only, fiduciary advice on reducing taxes, investing smarter, creating retirement income, and more.

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    Retirement
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    Investments
  • 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
  • Kaki Perdue

    Kaki Perdue, CPA, CFP®

    Look Both Ways Financial

    One-time$6,400
    Hourly$300/hr
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    Kaki is on a mission to help you feel safe, strong, and secure managing your own money! Check out my podcast: Look Both Ways Financial

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    RetirementTax StrategiesRetirement Life Planning
  • Julia Lilly
    One-time$4,000
    Hourly$250/hr
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    Founder of Ryerson Financial - I partner with families and individuals to bring their financial future into focus 🔎

    Ideal for
    Families with Children • High Earners ($250k - $500k)
    Specializes in
    BudgetingInvestmentsTax Strategies

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