Women Leading the Way in Retirement Planning

SafeMoney.com is proud to recognize the women on our platform who are helping individuals and families navigate retirement planning with experience, care, and confidence.

Celebrating Women on SafeMoney.com

Women continue to play an important role in retirement education and financial services. This page highlights the women on SafeMoney.com who are serving their communities and helping people better understand retirement income, planning priorities, and long-term financial confidence.

Women and retirement planning facts

How to Choose a Female Financial Advisor

A strong advisor relationship starts with fit, not assumptions. Compare credentials, retirement-planning experience, services and compensation, and whether an advisor’s communication style works for you. Before engaging an advisor, review available regulatory records through SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and FINRA BrokerCheck.

Meet the Advisors

20 advisors featured

Amy & Todd West

Orlando, Florida

Todd and Amy West are the dedicated husband-and-wife team behind Advocate Financial, a Florida-based financial services firm specializing in retirement and…

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Belinda Lang

Licensed in 27 States, California

Licensed Insurance Agent

At our agency, we offer Medicare 101 presentations, strictly educational information on Medicare, at no cost. The purpose of the presentation is to break down…

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Debra S. Hicks

Grayslake, Illinois

Debra Hicks is the President of DRH Retirement Solutions (formerly Hicks & Associates Insurance Services), located in Grayslake, Illinois and has been an…

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Dixie Matl

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Dixie Matl is the Owner of Heritage Estate Planning, serving clients in Goodlettsville, Tennessee and the greater Nashville area. She dedicates her career to…

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Helen Altman-Felsher, MBA

Haymarket, Virginia

MBA

Helen Altman-Felsher, MBA founded HAF Insurance to advise individuals and businesses on sustaining financial security and asset protection through all stages…

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Jennifer B. Barthol, CEP®

Sugar Land, Texas

ERFPE – Estate, Retirement & Financial Planning Educators, LLC, a New York Foundation Advisory Structure, is led by Certified Estate Planner, Jennifer B.…

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Karen Elaine Garner

Loganville, Georgia

SMC

Karen E. Garner is the owner and CEO of Garner & Smith Financial Services, a trusted financial service agency serving clients in Loganville, Georgia and the…

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Karen Featherstone

Valencia, California

Karen Featherstone is an independent Financial & Insurance Producer with more than 11 years of experience helping individuals and families in Valencia,…

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Kelly West Ridgeway

Louisville, Kentucky

Kelly West Ridgeway has been a licensed insurance agent since 2006, specializing in Medicare plans, including Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans,…

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Leslie Knudsen

Sarasota, Florida

Leslie Knudsen | President & CEO, Knudsen & Associates, Inc. With over 40 years of experience in financial services, Leslie Knudsen, President and CEO of…

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Linda Disabato

Fort Worth, Texas

RICP®,CSSCS

Linda M. Disabato, RICP®, CSSCS, is the Founder of Creator of Strategies, a Fort Worth, Texas–based financial services firm dedicated to helping individuals…

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Linda Marina Santana-Wiebers

Scottsdale, Arizona

Safe Money Certified

Linda Santana-Wiebers is the Managing Partner of SW Financial Planning, where she has dedicated over 22 years to helping families achieve financial security…

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Lorna & Tony Hammock

Springfield, Missouri

Lorna Hammock CF2® , the founder of National Retirement Consulting, brings over a decade of insurance industry experience. Teaming up with Tony Hammock, their…

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Maria Cruz

Fairfield, California

With over 15 years of dedicated experience as a financial advisor, Maria Cruz has helped individuals, families, and small businesses achieve clarity and…

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Nora L. Hartquist

Stafford, Virginia

Certified Estate Planning Professional,ChFEBC,Master Elite IRA Advisor,Certified in Long Term Care

Nora L. Hartquist has been a financial educator for 30 years, first in her home state of Louisiana, and now in Northern Virginia, currently focusing on…

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Rose Mullins

Kendallville, Indiana

AMDA Certified

Rose Mullins is an independent agent with Heartland Health Insurance Advisors, bringing decades of industry familiarity rooted in a strong family legacy. She…

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Sherrie Norris

Key West, Florida

Your Advocate for Financial Professionals & Consumers Sherrie Norris is a trusted advisor advocate and consumer education specialist based in Key West,…

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Teresa L. Peete

Detroit, Michigan

Teresa L. Peete is the Owner of Complete Financial Strategies and a respected financial professional with more than two decades of experience serving…

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Marketing for Female Financial Advisors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why work with a female financial advisor?

The best advisor relationship is based on your needs, goals, and communication preferences. SafeMoney.com helps you compare independent professionals by location, credentials, and profile information so you can identify advisors you may wish to contact.

Do women face different retirement planning challenges than men?

Women typically live longer, are more likely to take career breaks for caregiving, and often have lower lifetime earnings — all of which can affect Social Security benefits and retirement savings. Planning for longevity, income gaps, and healthcare costs can be especially important.

How do I find a female financial advisor near me?

SafeMoney.com lists female independent financial advisors across the United States. Each advisor profile includes location, credentials, and contact information. Browse the featured advisors on this page or compare professionals by state.

How should I evaluate a financial advisor?

Compare credentials, retirement-planning experience, services, compensation approach, and communication fit. Review an advisor's regulatory record through SEC IAPD or FINRA BrokerCheck before deciding whether to work together.

What does the Safe Money Certified (SMC) designation mean?

The Safe Money Certified (SMC) designation is awarded to financial professionals who have completed specialized training in safe money principles, including fixed and indexed annuities, guaranteed income strategies, and principal-protected retirement planning.

Is there a cost to use SafeMoney.com to find an advisor?

No. Searching for and contacting an advisor through SafeMoney.com is completely free for consumers. There is no fee, and you are never obligated to work with any advisor you connect with on the platform.

Can female financial advisors market on SafeMoney.com?

Independent financial professionals can learn about marketing availability through SafeMoney.com. A profile can present professional background, location, credentials, and perspective alongside retirement education content.

Does a SafeMoney.com listing guarantee inquiries, clients, or rankings?

No. Participation does not guarantee search rankings, inquiries, or clients. Consumers should evaluate advisors based on their own needs, credentials, and fit.