Top annuities financial advisors in Albany, GA

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you're considering annuities to secure steady retirement income, you need an advisor who understands how to balance income guarantees with your overall financial goals. A common mistake is focusing solely on the annuity's payout without considering tax implications or how it fits into your broader retirement plan.

  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in retirement income exclusions that can reduce your tax burden as an older resident.
  • Product variety knowledge. Confirm they can explain different annuity types and which suits your income needs and risk tolerance.
  • Income sequencing strategy. Inquire how they integrate annuity payouts with other income sources to maintain cash flow.
  • Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees relate to annuity costs and your total retirement expenses.

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Joseph R

Series 63

Albany, GA

OSAIC

Joseph Reeder Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Orion Financial Services, Inc. for over 20 years. Beyond advising, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on fixed and indexed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott H

Series 66

Albany, GA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Scott Hunter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Peachtree City, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in private companies, including a landholding entity focused on hunting and tree planting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options supported by proprietary research and tools, with a client choice approach to implementation that integrates advisory services with other financial products and referrals.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew T

Series 65, Series 63

Tifton, GA

Principal Financial Services

Matthew Thomas is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Principal, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Thomas has involvement in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jerome L

Series 63, Series 65

Albany, GA

Oppenheimer

Jerome Lynn III is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003 and CIBC World Markets since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Doublegate Designs, a small crafting business. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income and equity strategies tailored to client objectives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Sammy S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Albany, GA

LPL Financial

Sammy Smith Jr. is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes 32 years with Waddell & Reed, and he has owned Smith's Daycare Center since 2000. Outside of finance, he has managed a daycare business for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired
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Marshall B

Series 66

Cabot, AR

Paladin Investment Advisors

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Real estate investing Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Isaiah E

Series 63, Series 66

Tulsa, OK

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Isaiah Edison is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

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