Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Athens, TX

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 seek a general retirement planning advisor when you're preparing to transition from work to retirement and need a clear plan for income and expenses. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes like property and sales tax impact your retirement budget, especially in Texas where there's no state income tax but other taxes can be high.

  • Comprehensive tax modeling. Look for advisors who consider federal income, property, and sales taxes together, not just income tax.
  • Income sequencing strategy. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to balance tax efficiency and cash flow.
  • Long-term expense forecasting. Confirm they include potential changes in healthcare, housing, and lifestyle costs over time.
  • Social Security timing. Discuss how they recommend when to start benefits to maximize your overall retirement income.

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Colin B

CFP®, Series 66

Athens, TX

Edward Jones

Colin Barrett is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2008. Based in Athens, TX, he also operates a sole proprietorship, Barrett Development, LLC, which owns a building housing a law firm office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Liquidity event planning Business ownership considerations General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Richard W

CFP®, Series 63

Athens, TX

LPL Financial

Richard Wilson is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at Avantax and his own firm, Wilson Money Management, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a CPA and tax preparation business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology platforms.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Damon G

Series 66

Larue, TX

Domestique Capital LLC

Damon Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Domestique Capital LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. Domestique Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers tailored investment plans and combines portfolio management with payroll preparation and tax filing services, using a low-cost passive investment approach supplemented by a dual-momentum strategy.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy
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William B

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, TX

Oasis Advisors

William Bone is a financial advisor with Oasis Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oasis Advisors in 2025, he worked at Terra Wealth Management and PrimAmerica Financial Services. Before his financial career, he practiced dentistry for over four decades. Bone is also involved in insurance sales, dedicating about 10% of his time to this activity. Oasis Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory in constructing long-term portfolios and offers ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting.

Private / alternative investments Annuities Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Todd B

CFP®, Series 63

Athens, TX

Ameriprise

Todd Bloom is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a business entity that manages commercial real estate used to support financial planning practices. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

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