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    By Joyce Lamb

    Kiplinger’s Adviser Intel is a curated network of trusted financial professionals that share expert insights on wealth building and preservation. Contributors, including fiduciary financial planners, wealth managers, CEOs and attorneys, provide actionable advice about retirement planning, estate planning, tax strategies and more.

    Experts are invited to contribute and do not pay to be included, so you can trust their advice is honest and valuable.

    These are just some of our contributors and their work. See more expert insights from hundreds of financial professionals around the world in our Adviser Intel program.

    Adviser Intel Contributors

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      • Photo of contributor Joe Schmitz.
        Joe F. Schmitz Jr.

        Joe is the founder and CEO of Peak Retirement Planning, Inc., focusing on tax strategies, investment management, income planning, health care planning and estate planning for those in the 2% Club.

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        Evan T. Beach

        Evan, founder of Exit 59 Advisory, is a CFP® professional and an IRS enrolled agent. His company specializes in helping retirees enjoy their money today without having to worry about running out tomorrow.

      • Photo of contributor Pam Krueger.
        Pam Krueger

        Pam is a recognized investor advocate and award-winning personal finance journalist and author. She is the founder and CEO of Wealthramp, which helps consumers and employees find vetted fiduciary financial advisers.

      • Photo of contributor Stephen Dunbar.
        Stephen B. Dunbar III

        Stephen is Executive Vice President of Equitable Advisors' Georgia, Alabama, Gulf Coast Branch. He is passionate about helping people align their finances with their values to build the legacy they want for future generations.

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        Andrew Rosen

        Andrew is Executive Chairman of Diversified LLC, where he helps clients achieve financial goals through personalized planning. With a passion for building lasting relationships, he combines deep industry expertise with a client-first approach.

      • Photo of contributor Neale Godfrey.
        Neale Godfrey

        Neale is a family financial pioneer and author of 29 books, including the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees.” She has spent five decades empowering women and families to take control of their financial lives.

      • Photo of contributor Dennis Beaver.
        H. Dennis Beaver

        Dennis practices law in Bakersfield, Calif., and has been a syndicated columnist, as he puts it, "since I had hair!" His legal philosophy is simple: Level with your clients and do not treat them as a giant ca-ching on a cash register.

      • Photo of contributor Cliff Ambrose.
        Cliff Ambrose

        Cliff leads Apex Wealth, a boutique retirement planning and wealth management firm, with a focus on family-office style solutions. His practice integrates investment management, tax planning, estate strategies and insurance solutions.

      • Photo of contributor Daniel Goodwin.
        Daniel Goodwin

        Daniel is the Chief Investment Strategist at Provident Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. Daniel’s gift is making the complex simple and encouraging families to take steps today to pursue financial goals of tomorrow.

      • Photo of contributor Brian Skrobonja.
        Brian Skrobonja

        Brian, a Chartered Financial Consultant and Certified Private Wealth Advisor with over 30 years of experience, is the author of three books and host of the Common-Sense Financial™ podcast.

      • Photo of contributor Ken Nuss.
        Ken Nuss

        Ken, founder and CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, launched the leading online provider of fixed-rate, fixed-indexed and income annuities in 1999 to help consumers compare products. He is a widely published and nationally recognized annuity expert.

      • Photo of contributor Tony Drake.
        Tony Drake

        Tony received his insurance licenses, post-graduate certificate from DePaul University and CFP® designation. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, he focuses on asset preservation, retirement planning and tax reduction.

      • Photo of contributor Feroz Ansari.
        Feroz Ansari

        Feroz, a CFP®, adjunct professor and portfolio manager, helps clients and students build Total Wealth by integrating meaning, purpose and financial security through his LIVING360 framework.

      • Photo of contributor Larry Sprung.
        Lawrence Sprung

        Larry is a husband, father, entrepreneur, award-winning adviser, author and mental health advocate. He is reshaping personal finance by fostering JOYful conversations around money.

      • Photo of contributor Stacy Francis.
        Stacy Francis

        Stacy is a nationally recognized financial expert and the President and CEO of Francis Financial Inc. She provides advice to women going through transitions, such as divorce, widowhood and sudden wealth.

      • Photo of contributor Mallon FitzPatrick.
        Mallon FitzPatrick

        Mallon of Robertson Stephens collaborates with clients to develop a comprehensive wealth planning strategy that integrates tax planning, risk management, philanthropy, liquidity and balance sheet management, estate planning and investments.

      • Photo of contributor Richard P. Himmer.
        Richard P. Himmer

        Dr. Himmer has expertise in Emotional Intelligence (EI), Clinical Hypnotherapy and Workplace Bullying prevention. He holds an MBA, a master’s degree in psychology and a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

      • Photo of contributor Frank Legan.
        Frank J. Legan

        Frank is an author and a financial adviser with SEIA. He spends his days designing and implementing personalized financial planning strategies for corporate executives, business owners, artists, families and retirees.

      • Photo of contributor Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne.
        Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne

        Gayle (pronounced: Gay-lä) is CEO of Wocstar Capital and co-founder of the Wocstar Fund, an early-stage venture fund using a female arbitrage strategy by investing in women of color tech entrepreneurs (“WOCstars”).

      • Photo of contributor Jeff Judge.
        Jeff Judge

        Jeff, a founding partner at Chesapeake Financial Planners, is a seasoned guide for busy professionals navigating financial transitions. He specializes in helping clients manage complexity during pivotal life moments.

      • Photo of contributor Erin Wood.
        Erin Wood

        Erin, SVP of Advanced Planning at AssetMark, leads innovation for new wealth solutions, secures strategic industry relationships and oversees a team of specialists who work directly with advisers and their high-net-worth clients.

      • Photo of contributor Mike Palmer.
        Mike Palmer

        Mike, managing principal at Ark Royal Wealth Management, has over 25 years of experience in the trust and financial services field. He is an active member in several professional organizations.

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