Top annuities financial advisors in Atlantic City, NJ

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 a steady income stream, you need an advisor who understands how to balance growth and income without locking you into unfavorable terms. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping the fees, surrender periods, or how it fits into your broader financial plan.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including commissions and ongoing fees, so you know what you're paying.
  • Income options knowledge. Ask about different payout structures and how they align with your retirement goals.
  • Surrender period clarity. Understand the penalties for early withdrawal and how they impact your liquidity.
  • Integration with taxes. Since New Jersey has high property taxes but easy access to NYC and Philadelphia, check how annuities fit into your overall tax and estate planning.

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James D

Series 63, Series 66

Margate City, NJ

LPL Financial

James Devlin Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ronald R

Series 63

No. Brunswick, NJ

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Ronald Rubin is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance brokerage specializing in individual life, health, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning processes.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Sarah S

Series 66

Atlantic City, NJ

Merrill

Sarah Swofford is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Lerner Group. Since joining the group in 2012, she has focused on the research and development of investment portfolio strategies and collaborates with her team to create individualized financial plans that include regular portfolio reviews and adjustments based on clients' risk parameters. She also leads the cash flow analysis and modeling efforts within the group. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch College and holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She serves as Chair of the NYC Women's Exchange Mentoring Committee, contributing to professional development and mentorship within her community. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and women and wealth.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Women Professionals Women's Finance
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George B

Series 63, Series 65

Margate, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

George Bellos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas C

CFP®

Ventnor, NJ

TC Financial Management, Co Inc.

Thomas Cakert is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with TC Financial Management, Co Inc. since 1992. TC Financial Management provides discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients with a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach using primarily no-load mutual funds and ETFs, avoiding market timing and technical analysis.

General retirement planning
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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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