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Get clarity on your finances. Figure out when you can retire, what you're on track for, how much you can spend, when to take Social Security, how to invest your retirement nest egg, and more. Whether we do detailed planning or you just want to ask some questions, you'll be better informed. We generally take stock of your resources like Social Security or pension income, plus any assets earmarked for retirement. Then, we review your projected spending, including potential changes to spending over time. All the while, we keep taxes, investment returns, inflation, and other factors top-of-mind. And we can run various what-if scenarios to take an optimistic or pessimistic view—or just explore possibilities. How do we work together? It's your choice: Do it yourself, or have me handle your investments—you are not required to transfer assets or invest any minimum amount. Options include flat-fee or one-time project work, asset management, and other arrangements. You can choose a model that meets your needs and feels right for you. Get a second set of eyes, ask a few questions online, get a quick investment review, or go with an ongoing relationship. With that information, you can make informed decisions. Can you retire early? How much can you spend after taxes? Does it make sense to pursue strategies like Roth IRA conversions (to avoid IRMAA surcharges and manage taxes)? Are annuities worth looking at, and should you keep the products somebody else sold you? When it comes to investing, I favor a simple approach. Portfolios and recommendations are primarily index-based, consisting of mutual funds or ETFs. I do not receive any commissions for selling products, and I'm not a fan of active trading or picking individual stocks. Let's get things figured out so you can move on to more important things in life. Whether you prefer to spend time with loved ones, get outdoors, or enjoy other pursuits, completing those necessary financial tasks makes it easier. I earned an MBA and MSIS from the University of Colorado in 2003 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in 2010. I first got licensed with a financial firm in 2000. I’ve also written about personal finance, loans, insurance, retirement, early retirement, and more for the past 15+ years. Let’s talk! Read articles about retirement planning and learn more about Justin Pritchard here: https://www.approachfp.com/

Lindsey Young, CFP® is the founder of Quiet Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management firm serving successful LGBTQ professionals and retirees. Lindsey is based in Baltimore, MD and serves clients across the country. Lindsey started Quiet Wealth to provide the comprehensive set of financial advisory services that successful LGBTQ professionals and their families need. Prior to founding Quiet Wealth, Lindsey spent fifteen years in Silicon Valley finance, primarily as an investment banker working on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, leveraged finance and other transactions for technology companies. She leverages her deep background in finance to help Quiet Wealth clients achieve their goals. She also has extensive experience providing strategic and financial advice to businesses of all sizes in multiple industries. Lindsey received an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she concentrated her studies on finance and entrepreneurial management. She earned her BA from Williams College, where she majored in economics and psychology. Lindsey is an Investment Adviser Representative and is licensed as an insurance Adviser in the State of Maryland. Lindsey is also a CFP® professional, an Tax Planning Certified Professional®, a Certified Exit Planning Adviser® and a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. Lindsey has a long history of advising non-profits. She previously served as the board president of FreeState Justice, the leading statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization in Maryland. She is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, having served two years in Armenia as a small business advisor. Lindsey is a native of Baltimore, and after a globetrotting career, she is happy to be back home in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, singing in her church choir, and rooting for her Orioles. Quiet Wealth offers advisory services through XY Investment Solutions, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Link to disclosures: https://xypnsapphire.com/disclosures

Fee-Only Financial Planning for the Federal Agent Community. We Know You…Because We Are You At Valor Wealth Partners, we know that you want clarity over your finances now so that you can have options later. The problem is, there’s so much conflicting noise and chaos surrounding money – and life – that you don’t know where to start. As Federal Agents ourselves, we’ve lived through the financial confusion you’re facing. That’s why we are tenacious in finding solutions unique to the problems faced by Federal Agents. We collaborate with families who are willing to test their mettle and rise against the status quo of overconsumption, needless fears of missing out and confusing financial jargon. We humbly aim to guide you in the footsteps of St. Michael as we offer sage, insightful advice and stand with you in the Battle for Financial Independence. It's time to live the adventure of today...with a plan for tomorrow. Secure your financial home front and Be the Hero for You and Yours!

David Frank is the financial planner for therapists and founder of Turning Point Planning. He helps therapists organize, optimize and protect all their financial resources, including their practice. He provides the confidence your finances are on track, so you can focus your time and energy on what matters most. But don't let his love of the tax code and spreadsheets scare you off! You're just as likely to find him with his nose buried in one of Pema Chödrön's books as reading up on the latest financial planning techniques.

Erin has a special interest in working with women ages 50’s and beyond, in their “season of you,” where Partnership, Purpose, and Peace of Mind are so valuable. “I find great satisfaction serving as a woman’s financial partner and go-to, building relationship and supporting her through all the ups and downs life and finances bring- whether it’s practical things like explaining a mortgage disclosure in plain English or filling out paperwork together; or the more soulful questions like where would she love to live at this stage of her life or how to balance helping her kids while keeping her future secure. That’s the stuff that keeps me saying I have the best job in the world.” In her own season of you Erin enjoys live baseball, playing golf, and all things summer. She proudly wears the title “Gramma” and lives with her partner Frank and their pups in a home she calls “Holiday House.”

I grew up watching my parents pour everything they had into building small businesses from the ground up. Their work ethic was unmatched. But despite all their success, true financial security always seemed just out of reach. The missing piece? A cohesive plan to tie it all together. That stuck with me. It’s why I chose this path - to help people like my parents turn years of hard work into lasting peace of mind. It’s work that’s deeply meaningful to me, and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I partner with clients to turn complex financial questions into clear, actionable strategies—especially around retirement timing, income planning, and tax efficiency. The goal isn’t just to create a plan, but to help you make confident decisions at every stage of life. Whether you are mid-career, nearing retirement, or just looking for a clearer path forward, I offer calm, objective guidance to help you move ahead with confidence. I especially enjoy working with Gen X professionals who are feeling the pressure of catching up—and are ready to take action. If you’re motivated to close the gap and build a secure, flexible future, we’re probably a strong fit.

What is "Vita"? "Vita" means life in Italian and at Vita Wealth Management, we believe life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and money is simply a tool to help you achieve your best life. By aligning your financial strategy with your personal goals, we help you make informed decisions so you can focus on what truly matters. "I started Vita Wealth Management because I believed that there was a better way of doing things and in order to best serve clients I needed to be completely independent. This allows me to remain completely objective and focus on providing the best advice possible." Being independent and Fee Only allows us to avoid being pushed to sell propriety products, portfolios, insurances and direct conflicts of interest. Vita Wealth Management is a full service wealth management and tax firm. Being an Enrolled Agent also puts us in a unique position to provide in-depth tax planning and tax preparation services for our clients. We believe doing this in tandem with investment management and financial planning creates significant value for our clients.

When I faced a life-changing challenge that required me to step back from work, I learned the importance of financial peace firsthand. Because my finances were organized, I could focus on healing without worrying about affording treatment or how long I could go without income. That mental clarity was as important as any medical care I received. Now, I bring both the technical expertise as a CPA/PFS and CFP® professional, and the real-world understanding of how financial stability creates freedom when life takes unexpected turns. Because it inevitably will, whether that’s wanting to pursue a career change, evolving family responsibilities, or going after new opportunities without financial stress. As your financial planner, my goal is to help you build an emotional and practical sense of security around money. The numbers and strategies matter, but they're really about creating space for you to live fully, knowing that whatever comes your way, you'll have the financial foundation to handle it with grace. I'm honored to partner with you in creating your WealthPeace.

Johannes Fure. President, Windjammer Wealth Advisory. As a personal wealth advisor, I’m passionate about helping individuals and families make confident, well-informed financial decisions—no matter their stage in life. Whether you're just starting out, building wealth, or preparing for retirement, I believe that everyone deserves a clear plan and a trusted guide. I take the time to understand what matters most to you, so we can chart a financial course that aligns with your goals and values. Helping clients grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth is more than my profession—it’s my calling. Let’s work together to turn your financial possibilities into a well-planned future.

Dynamic, client-focused CFP® professional, Investment Advisor, and attorney who thrives to deliver a best-in-class client experience. I’ve spent 20 years in finance, including twelve years on the legal side (financial restructuring, bankruptcy, structured and municipal finance), and I’m serving clients as a fiduciary financial planner and investment advisor. I'm responsible for all aspects of my clients’ financial planning needs, including creating detailed financial plans, estate planning strategy, tax strategy, and portfolio management. Successfully self-published my first book (www.bepthebook.com) and co-hosted my first podcast on real estate and personal finance (Dollars & Dwellings — available on Apple and Spotify). I’m a member of the Estate Planning Council of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, and a member of the Rhode Island Foundation’s Professional Advisory Council.

At Lighthouse Planning, we believe financial planning is about more than money—it’s about aligning your money with the life you’re meant to live. As a Financial Life Planning firm, we guide our clients through the EVOKE® process, as taught by the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, helping them uncover what truly matters most. Because when your financial decisions reflect your deepest values, clarity and confidence follow. The world is noisy, and it’s easy to let logic and fear drown out the quiet voice inside—the one that knows exactly where you want to go. We help you tune in, map out your vision, and design a financial life plan that supports the journey ahead. From cash flow and debt management to investments, taxes, risk management, and estate planning, we take a truly comprehensive approach—ensuring every financial decision moves you toward the life you want.

I am Chris Brown, Ph.D., CFP®, a fee-only financial planner with a strong desire to help families optimize their financial resources in retirement. I am a CFP® professional specializing in investment management, comprehensive retirement planning, and tax planning. I can work with clients in all 50 states. I entered the field of financial planning later in life, after a long career as a Finance professor. I have taught numerous students who now work as financial advisors for companies all over the country. I developed a deeper interest in financial planning a few years ago and began to learn all I could about the financial aspects of retirement. I began to focus on Roth conversion strategies, alternatives to turn retirement into a long term income stream and ways to minimize lifetime taxes. I can assist clients with cash flow analysis, tax minimization strategies including Roth conversion strategies, and decumulation strategies, among other things. Our focus is on clients age 55+ that are retired or within ten years of retirement. We work with clients from all walks of life, but we specialize in working with clients in K-12 and higher education, especially those clients with TIAA-CREF and those needing to make decisions about selecting a payout option in retirement from a state retirement program. For a no obligation, introductory meeting, go to https://scholarfinancial.com and click on "Contact Us" or email me at chris@scholarfinancial.com.

I desire to simplify stock options and personal finance topics. My core belief is that money is a tool that can facilitate spending your time doing what you love, with who you love. I specialize in serving individuals in their 30's and 40's who hold stock options in a pre-IPO company. Together we navigate the nuances of equity compensation, manage the risks you're exposed to along the way, and provide a clarity for how a financial windfall can provide new opportunities for you & your family. Our relationship begins with understanding what you value, who is most important to you, how you desire to spend your time, and what challenges you're currently facing. I aim to create a safe space to ask questions and distill an actionable roadmap to guide you on a path for using your money to live a good life today and in the future. Interested in seeing what an advisory relationship could look like? I'd love the opportunity to meet you & see how I can be of help!

Ron is an Associate Professor of Finance, and Director of the Personal Financial Planning Program, at Western Kentucky University. For his teaching excellence, he has received several awards, including the Gordon Ford College of Business Faculty Fellow Award (2023) and the Faculty Award for Teaching (2020). He teaches, or has taught, courses in Personal Finance, Applied Investments, Advanced Investments, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Money & Banking, Principles of Finance, Business Law I and II, Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Personal Financial Planning, and Financial Plan Development (capstone). Ron has been an investment adviser since 2001, and a Certified Financial Planner since 2005. He currently serves (as of mid-2023) approximately 20 clients (plus family members) and advises upon approximately $25 million of financial assets. Dr. Rhoades is the author of several books, as well as hundreds of articles and blog posts. His blog can be found at: https://ronrhoades.com/. Ron has spoken at numerous conferences of financial and investment advisers. Ron also serves as an estate planning and tax attorney (Member, The Florida Bar) for a select group of clients. Ron is also a nationally known expert on fiduciary law as applied to financial services. He is frequently quoted in national media. He has received awards for his advocacy in Washington, DC, including the "Tamar Frankel Fiduciary Award" from the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard (2020) and the "Fiduciary of the Year Award" from The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard (2011). Ron's fee-only, fiduciary investment advisory firm, Scholar Financial, is now accepting new clients. To learn more, please visit https://scholarfinancial.com.

I believe financial planning should feel personal, practical, and empowering, not overwhelming. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning, I combine deep academic knowledge with years of real-world advisory experience to help individuals and families make smart, confident financial decisions. On top of that, I value my relationship with my clients. Over the years, I’ve guided professionals, and families through life’s most important financial milestones, planning for retirement, funding education, managing investments, or navigating complex transitions. My approach is grounded in research, but always tailored to your unique goals and values. I take the time to listen, simplify the complex, and create strategies that bring both clarity and peace of mind. Beyond my advisory work, I serve as a professor of finance and associate dean at Winthrop University. Teaching and research keep me sharp, ensuring that the guidance I provide my clients is rooted not just in practice, but also in the latest financial insights. When I’m not working with clients or teaching, you can usually find me on the tennis court, traveling with my family, or enjoying time outdoors.