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While moving closer to retirement, the focus shifts to savings. However, without solid retirement planning, the transition into life after paid work ends can be confusing and seem uncertain. At this crossroad, you would find yourself battling a few 'life' questions such as:

1. Is it the right time to retire?

2. Will I be able to lead a decent lifestyle with my current savings?

3. How much money should I withdraw from my investments so that I have enough money left in my account?

4. How to handle my 401k rollover and IRA?

A retirement planner can help you walk through this journey of planning your finances. A retirement financial planner can answer all your doubts and build financial strategies.

Among the top retirement financial planners in Alabama, we have a list of vetted experienced & certified professionals to help you find the best retirement planners for your requirements near you.

Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Alabama

Last Updated - April 24, 2025

Alabama has 5 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 84 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Alabama have an average of 31 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Alabama

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Ashley Folkes
CEPA®, CFP®, CPWA®, RICP®, AEP®, CRPC®
Farther

Qualifications
CRD# 3238082
Firm CRD# 302050
Series 7, 24, 31, 51, 53, 63, 66

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Diversified, LLC
CEPA®, CFP®

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 331709
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Cope Private Wealth
CFP®

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 309351
Series 63

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities

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Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Top 15 Retirement Planning firms in Alabama (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1

2545 Highland Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL, 35205
$23,574,716,8366119
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
2

1900 5th Avenue North, Sixth Floor
Birmingham, AL, 35203-2618
$16,990,335,269229
A percentage of AUM
3

600 University Park Place, Suite 501
Birmingham, AL, 35209
$14,539,829,90522135261
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
4

2100 Third Avenue North, Ste 600,
Birmingham, AL, 35203
$8,110,107,93550167
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
5

Three Protective Center, 2801 Highway 280 South, Ste 300
Birmingham, AL, 35223
$7,878,130,01836742
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (A PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS UNDER ADVISEMENT)
6

2005 Stonegate Trail, Suite # 101
Birmingham, AL, 35242
$5,670,936,072276814
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
7

314 Magnolia Avenue,
Fairhope, AL, 36532
$5,285,077,689705624
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
8

31 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL, 35242
$5,188,760,00013161
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
9

2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 500 West
Birmingham, AL, 35243
$4,515,278,52314988233
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
10

2801 Highway 280 South,
Birmingham, AL, 35223
$4,373,015,54220957885
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Commission Based
11

1400 Urban Center Drive, Suite 475
Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242-2245
$3,859,253,98417871195
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
12

3940 Montclair Rd, Fifth Floor
Birmingham, AL, 35213
$3,212,010,865418525
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
13

820 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 3200
Birmingham, AL, 35209
$2,984,634,80039512
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
14

100 Church Street, Suite 500
Huntsville, AL, 35801
$2,940,456,131554883
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Performance Based
15

3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 150
Birmingham, AL, 35243
$2,694,361,660811959
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Alabama

QualificationsFirm CRD# 104948

Assets Under Management $23,574,716,836

No. Of Clients61

Clients Per Financial Advisor3

HIGHLAND ASSOCIATES INC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $24B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 61 clients. The team consists of 19 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 111715

Assets Under Management $16,990,335,269

No. Of Clients2

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

REGIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $17B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 2 clients. The team consists of 29 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 115332

Assets Under Management $14,539,829,905

No. Of Clients22135

Clients Per Financial Advisor85

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $15B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 22135 clients. The team consists of 261 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 110577

Assets Under Management $8,110,107,935

No. Of Clients50

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

HARBERT FUND ADVISORS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $8B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 50 clients. The team consists of 167 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Other (MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUNDS AND HEDGE FUNDS)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 151190

Assets Under Management $7,878,130,018

No. Of Clients367

Clients Per Financial Advisor9

VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $8B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 367 clients. The team consists of 42 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based
  • Other (A PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS UNDER ADVISEMENT)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 314889

Assets Under Management $5,670,936,072

No. Of Clients2768

Clients Per Financial Advisor198

STONEGATE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $6B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 2768 clients. The team consists of 14 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 167626

Assets Under Management $5,285,077,689

No. Of Clients7056

Clients Per Financial Advisor294

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Fairhope, Alabama. With a nearly $5B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 7056 clients. The team consists of 24 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 130791

Assets Under Management $5,188,760,000

No. Of Clients13

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICE, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $5B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 13 clients. The team consists of 161 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 174182

Assets Under Management $4,515,278,523

No. Of Clients14988

Clients Per Financial Advisor64

STONEX ADVISORS INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $5B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 14988 clients. The team consists of 233 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
  • Other (FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 15708

Assets Under Management $4,373,015,542

No. Of Clients20957

Clients Per Financial Advisor24

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $4B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 20957 clients. The team consists of 885 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Commission Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 158401

Assets Under Management $3,859,253,984

No. Of Clients17871

Clients Per Financial Advisor92

RFG ADVISORY, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. With a nearly $4B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 17871 clients. The team consists of 195 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 111273

Assets Under Management $3,212,010,865

No. Of Clients4185

Clients Per Financial Advisor167

THE WELCH GROUP, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 4185 clients. The team consists of 25 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Other (ADVICE ON MATTERS NOT INVOLVING SECURITIES.)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 106379

Assets Under Management $2,984,634,800

No. Of Clients395

Clients Per Financial Advisor33

JOHNSON STERLING, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 395 clients. The team consists of 12 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 127902

Assets Under Management $2,940,456,131

No. Of Clients5548

Clients Per Financial Advisor67

KEEL POINT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Huntsville, Alabama. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 5548 clients. The team consists of 83 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Other (CONSULTING SERVICE TO THIRD-PARTY RIA)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 286340

Assets Under Management $2,694,361,660

No. Of Clients8119

Clients Per Financial Advisor138

EVERSOURCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Birmingham, Alabama. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 8119 clients. The team consists of 59 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
  • Education seminars/workshops
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