Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Auburn, ME

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years, especially if you’re considering healthcare or long-term care needs. A common mistake is focusing only on investments without integrating your full retirement income and expense picture.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they include potential medical and long-term care expenses in your retirement budget.
  • Social Security timing. Understand their approach to when you should start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
  • Inflation impact. Check how they adjust plans to keep up with rising living costs over time.

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Kali L

Series 66

Auburn, ME

Raymond James Financial

Kali Laganiere is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Androscoggin Financial Services since 2022. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at Androscoggin Bank and the University of Southern Maine. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, ME

Cetera

Leslie Stevens is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Investors Capital Corporation and Atlantic Investment Advisors. Stevens serves as a board member for a nonprofit supporting mentally and physically challenged individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by multiple program structures and third-party 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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Bjorn H

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, ME

LPL Enterprise

Bjorn Hjelmeland is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Bankers Life & Casualty and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting services, and access to various investment programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage channels.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Auburn, ME

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Matthew King is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has previously worked at firms including Northern Alliance Financial, Gosline Retirement Planning, and Triad Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, he provides life and annuity insurance products through Magellan Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for around 29,615 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

Series 66

Yarmouth, ME

LPL Financial

Sarah Church is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc., Open Systems Technologies Inc., and Merck KGaA, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time at Target in South Portland, Maine. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-driven model portfolios and various technology-driven investment solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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