Top retirement income strategy financial advisors in Alpena, MI

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.

You might need a retirement income strategy advisor if you're approaching retirement and need to balance pension income, Social Security, and savings to last through your lifetime. A common mistake is not coordinating these income sources effectively, which can lead to running out of money too soon.

  • Pension integration expertise. Look for advisors who understand how to incorporate your pension benefits into your overall retirement income plan.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they recommend drawing from different accounts to minimize taxes and maximize income.
  • Longevity planning. Confirm they consider your life expectancy and potential healthcare costs when designing your income strategy.
  • Social Security timing. Inquire about their approach to deciding when to start Social Security benefits for optimal lifetime income.

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Cameron B

Series 63, Series 65

Alpena, MI

LPL Enterprise

Cameron Bernicki is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Bernicki coaches junior varsity hockey and the Alpena 45ers sports teams in Alpena, MI. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Tax-loss harvesting

Andrew K

CFP®, Series 66

Alpena, MI

Edward Jones

Andrew Kowalski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent three years at MidMichigan Health. Outside of his advisory role, Kowalski is involved in his community as a Learn to Skate instructor for the Alpena Hockey Association and serves as Vice President of the Northern Lights Arena board of directors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Molly B

Series 63, Series 65

Alpena, MI

OSAIC

Molly Benson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Questar Asset Management and Woodbury Financial Services, inc. Benson also owns an office building in Alpena, MI. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

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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Jay H

Series 63, Series 65

Alpena, MI

Cetera

Jay Hammond is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors before joining Cetera in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Hammond serves as a tournament director for the Alpena Mens Golf Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a wide range of financial services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with offerings that include portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michelle W

Series 63, Series 65

Alpena, MI

LPL Financial

Michelle Woodruff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alpena, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her career background includes roles at Cuso Financial Services, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union, and PNC Bank and PNC Investments. She serves as a Planning Commissioner for the Charter Township of Alpena. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional

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