Russ Thornton

Russ Thornton is a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisor specializing in retirement planning for women. He has over 28 years of experience in providing personal financial advice and currently works at Wealthcare Capital Management, where he has been since November 2009.1

Professional Background

Thornton focuses on helping women in their late 50s and early 60s retire with clarity, comfort, and confidence. He combines his extensive experience with a financial life planning approach to help women achieve financial security while making the most of their lives in the present.1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Retirement Planning for Women at Wealthcare Capital Management (since November 2009)
• Previous Experience:
  • Wealth Management at Thornton Wealth Management (March 2006 - November 2009)
  • Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch (August 1993 - March 2006)

Education and Achievements

Thornton holds a BA in Business from Furman University, where he studied business and computer science as part of a combined, interdisciplinary major.1 He has received notable recognition in his field:

• Named one of the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors in 20211
• Member of ProAdvisorSuite™, a group of independent RIAs (since October 2023)1

Additional Roles and Interests

Beyond his primary work, Thornton:

• Serves as a trustee for the non-profit Georgia Eye Bank since 20051
• Maintains a website at wealthcareforwomen.com
• Regularly publishes essays on financial planning and Medicare-related topics23

Thornton is based in the Greater Atlanta Area and can be reached directly at 404.254.6993 for professional inquiries.1