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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
  • Adam Coleman
    Monthly$400/mo
    Quarterly$400/qtr
    Annual$4,800/yr
    One-time$3,500+
    Hourly$400/hr
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    Hourly fiduciary planner empowering DIY investors to take control of their money with clear, unbiased financial guidance.

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    InvestmentsRetirement
  • Nick Booth

    Nick Booth, CFP®, CDAA

    Nine Inning Finance

    Annual$3,000/yr
    One-time$3,600+
    Hourly$300/hr
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    I love working with: 1) Those approaching retirement 2) Millennials seeking help planning for life events while striking a balance with saving for ret...

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Young Professionals
    Specializes in
    Pre-Retirement PlanningInvestmentsTax Strategies
  • Megan Kiesel
    One-time$2,300+
    Hourly$175/hr
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    At Livelihood we work with early- and mid-career clients who are looking to balance a joyful and meaningful life with long-term financial stability.

    Ideal for
    Non-profit professionals • Newlyweds/Couples
    Specializes in
    BudgetingRetirementHome Purchase
  • Praveen Krishnamurthy
    One-time$4,500+
    Hourly$300/hr
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    I help tech professionals transform their tech success into lasting wealth and security. I specialize in equity compensation, advanced tax planning, a...

    Ideal for
    Technology Professionals • Young Professionals
    Specializes in
    Employee BenefitsInvestmentsRetirement
  • 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
  • Melissa Leonard

    Melissa Leonard, CFP®

    Cairn Financial Planning

    Annual$2,500+/yr
    One-time$2,500+
    Hourly$250/hr
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    Balancing all aspects of life is challenging. Let us help you with the financial pieces.

    Ideal for
    Young Professionals • High Earners ($250k - $500k)
    Specializes in
    BudgetingEmployee BenefitsInvestments
  • Kevin Estes
    Hourly$250/hr
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    Hourly financial planner helping tech professionals and families live their best lives.

    Ideal for
    Technology Professionals • FIRE
    Specializes in
    RetirementTax StrategiesBudgeting
  • 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
  • Andrew Kleinberg

    Andrew Kleinberg, CFP®, CFA

    Grand Central Financial Planning

    One-time$3,250
    Hourly$400/hr
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    Investment advice and financial planning for those seeking professional, objective service by a Fiduciary with no ongoing fees or obligations.

    Ideal for
    Families with Children • Individual
    Specializes in
    InvestmentsTax StrategiesEmployee Benefits
  • 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
  • Keith Hensley

    Keith Hensley, CFP®

    Florida Financial Planning

    Quarterly$1,500+/qtr
    One-time$5,000+
    Hourly$300/hr
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    I help pre-retirees and retirees make informed financial choices by building/updating a plan that is clear and actionable. I have a very transparent...

    Ideal for
    Pre-Retirees • Retirees
    Specializes in
    RetirementSocial SecurityPre-Retirement Planning
  • Ashley Rittershaus

    Ashley Rittershaus, CFP®

    Curious Crow Financial Planning

    One-time$5,000
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    I'm an advice-only financial planner who is passionate about helping people achieve the life they dream about and feel more confident managing their m...

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • FIRE
    Specializes in
    Retirement
    Tax Strategies
    Budgeting
  • 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
  • Chad Gammon

    Chad Gammon, CFP®, RICP®, EA, MBA

    Custom Fit Financial LLC

    Monthly$159+/mo
    One-time$2,250+
    Hourly$180/hr
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    I help DIY pre-retirees, engineers, and educators make clear, tax-smart decisions and build a retirement they feel truly ready for.

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • Pre-Retirees
    Specializes in
    Tax Strategies
    Pre-Retirement Planning
    Career Planning
  • Chandler Fugate-Laus
    One-time$2,800+
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    Comprehensive planning meets burnout recovery: I help Millennials position their money to quit the hamster wheel and start living better, now.

    Ideal for
    Women • Technology Professionals
    Specializes in
    Mid-Career Planning
    Home PurchaseBudgeting
  • 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
  • Jon Luskin

    Jon Luskin, CFP®

    JonLuskin.com

    One-time$4,695
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    Jon Luskin is a fee-only, advice-only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and fiduciary specializing in hourly advice to do-it-yourself i...

    Ideal for
    DIY Investors • Retirees
    Specializes in
    Investments
    RetirementPre-Retirement Planning

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