Retirement Planners for America
About RPA

Four Decades of Putting Your Interests First

We help people approaching and living in retirement move from uncertainty to confidence — with a clear, values-based plan for income, taxes, healthcare, and legacy.

Our Story

Retirement Planners for America was founded on a simple belief: people approaching and living in retirement shouldn't have to navigate uncertainty alone. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, we serve clients across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia — with plans to expand nationwide by 2026.

Our structured planning process is built around one goal: moving you from uncertainty to confidence with a clear, values-based plan for income, taxes, healthcare, and legacy. Every recommendation — from Roth conversions and Social Security optimization to annuity solutions — is designed to protect your essential income first, then build flexibility around what matters most to you.

We combine deep benefits expertise with behavioral finance insights to help you overcome emotional biases like loss aversion and anchoring. The result? Plans built on clarity, not fear.

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Our Team

Meet The Advisors

Credentialed fiduciaries personally invested in your retirement success.

Kathy Hollingsworth, Founder and Lead Advisor at Retirement Planners for America

Kathy Hollingsworth

Founder & Lead Advisor · CF2®, FRCSM, Series 65

With over two decades in media and five years leading one of central Alabama's largest senior centers, Kathy brings a rare depth of human understanding to retirement planning. She holds a fiduciary standard and specializes in income, tax, Social Security, and healthcare alignment.

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Justin Cole, Advisor at Retirement Planners for America

Justin Cole

Advisor · FRCSM

A U.S. Army Colonel and volunteer cave rescuer, Justin brings a duty-driven, high-stakes decision-making mindset to retirement planning. He leads with clarity, speaks plainly, and puts your long-term well-being above all else.

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Support Team

Meet The Client Experience Team

The people who make every interaction seamless, warm, and dependable.

Donna Hansen, Office Manager at Retirement Planners for America

Donna Hansen

Office Manager & Licensed Insurance Professional

Often the first friendly voice you hear, Donna is the heartbeat of our Huntsville office. As a licensed agent, she brings technical expertise to policy service while ensuring every client request is handled with speed and care. She makes the client experience feel seamless, warm, and dependable.

Our Commitment to You

Fiduciary Standard

We are legally and ethically bound to act in your best interest. We surface conflicts, involve legal or tax counsel when needed, and always put you first.

Ongoing Education

Knowledge is power. We host twice-quarterly workshops focused on Roth conversions and retirement strategies so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Long-Term Partnership

Nearly 100% client retention speaks for itself. We provide regular plan reviews, proactive adjustments, and legacy planning as your life evolves.

Credentials You Can Trust

Our team holds industry-leading certifications that demonstrate our commitment to excellence.

CF2®

Certified Financial Fiduciary

Held to the highest standard of client care

FRCSM

Federal Retirement Consultant

Specialized in federal employee retirement planning

RPA Office at 150 West Park Loop, Huntsville, Alabama
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Our Huntsville Office

Located in the heart of Huntsville's Research Park, our office at 150 West Park Loop NW provides a comfortable, professional environment for in-person consultations. We're easily accessible and always happy to welcome you.

150 West Park Loop NW, Suite 105
Huntsville, AL 35806

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Strategic Partnership

Backed by National Strength: Simplicity Scottsdale

Our clients benefit from the best of both worlds: personalized local care in Huntsville backed by the institutional resources of Simplicity Scottsdale. This partnership gives us access to a deep bench of advanced planning experts, tax strategists, and estate specialists to handle even the most complex financial situations.

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