Find a Retirement Planning Advisor
Independent advisors for retirement and FIRE planning. Filter by country and specialty, then request a connection with the ones that fit. Listed advisors are independent professionals — always verify credentials yourself.
Why work with a retirement planning advisor?
A good advisor helps you turn a set of numbers into a plan you can actually follow. That can mean setting a realistic retirement corpus target, choosing between a bucket strategy and a simple withdrawal plan, deciding how much risk to take in retirement, or stress-testing your plan with aMonte Carlo simulation. Even if you run the math yourself with aFIRE retirement calculator, a professional can catch blind spots — taxes, sequence-of-returns risk, healthcare and estate issues — that spreadsheets miss.
What to look for
- Credentials — look for recognised qualifications and check regulatory standing in your country.
- Fee structure — understand whether they are fee-only, commission-based or a mix, and what it will cost.
- Relevant experience — someone who plans for retirees and early retirees may be a better fit than a generalist.
- Specialties — FIRE, retirement withdrawals, tax-efficient investing, cross-country planning.
- Transparency — they should explain their process, their assumptions and any conflicts of interest.
Questions to ask before you commit
- Are you a fiduciary — are you required to act in my best interest?
- How are you compensated, and what will total fees be each year?
- What does your retirement planning service actually include?
- How do you handle sequence-of-returns risk and withdrawal planning?
- Who else have you worked with who resembles my situation?
Looking for a retirement planning advisor near you? Use the country filter above — advisors are listed by region, and you can contact them directly through the email, website or phone details on each profile.
Frequently asked questions
What is a retirement planning advisor?
A retirement planning advisor is a financial professional who helps you estimate how much you need to retire, build an investing and withdrawal plan, and adjust it as markets, inflation and your life change. Many also handle tax, estate and insurance questions as part of a broader retirement planning service.
What do retirement planning services typically include?
Most services include a retirement income plan, asset allocation and risk review, withdrawal strategy (for example the bucket strategy), tax planning, and periodic reviews. Some advisors also coordinate with accountants or attorneys on estate and insurance matters.
Can I use a calculator instead of paying an advisor?
Yes — free tools like our FIRE retirement calculator, Monte Carlo simulator and bucket strategy calculator are a great starting point and will answer many questions. Advisors add value on judgment calls: taxes, goals that are hard to quantify, and accountability over time.
Are the advisors listed on this page verified?
Some profiles carry a "Verified" badge, which means the site operators checked that person's credentials. A listing — verified or not — is not an endorsement. Always verify credentials and regulatory standing yourself before working with anyone.
Can I find a retirement planner in India or my own country?
The directory lists advisors by country, including India, the US, the UK, the UAE, Australia, Canada and Singapore. Use the country filter to see advisors in your region, or contact us if you would like to be listed.
What is the difference between an advisor and an AI financial advisor?
An AI financial advisor, like the assistant built into this site, can explain concepts, sanity-check numbers and walk you through a plan instantly — but it is not regulated, registered or accountable. A human advisor can take responsibility for personalised advice. They are complements, not substitutes.
Are you a financial advisor?
Get in front of people who are serious about retiring early. Listed advisors reach visitors already looking for the help you offer.
- Your profile with credentials, specialties and contact details
- Reach visitors in your country, matched by specialty
- Direct enquiries — no lead middlemen