Top income planning financial advisors in Berwick, PA

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 need an income planning advisor when you're preparing to turn your savings into steady cash flow, especially if you're nearing or past eligible retirement age in Pennsylvania, where retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes and withdrawal timing affect your long-term income.

  • Tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Confirm how they plan withdrawals to minimize taxes, considering Pennsylvania's retirement income exemptions.
  • Longevity risk management. Ask how they ensure your income lasts through retirement without running out.
  • Income source coordination. Check if they integrate Social Security, pensions, and investments into a cohesive income plan.
  • Expense forecasting. See if they model your future spending needs realistically, including healthcare and lifestyle changes.

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Andrea E

CFP®, Series 63

Berwick, PA

Hornor, Townsend & kent, LLC

Andrea Empie is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2015. She also holds roles in insurance sales and service, including as an agent with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and as a member of Daddio Financial Advisors LLC, focusing on life insurance brokerage. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and maintains a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Brad W

Series 66

Fort Washington, PA

Lincoln Investment

Brad Warhurst is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate partnership with his wife, focusing on purchasing and managing investment properties, and he also provides clients with fixed life insurance, annuities, and Medicare-related products. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and many employer-sponsored retirement plans, including a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of model portfolio programs, employing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches overseen by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

ESG / Sustainable investing Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Educators, Teachers, and Academics Self-Employed Executive Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Nyle B

Series 63, Series 66

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Nyle Berkes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Berkes serves as a board member of the Community Giving Foundation, participating in charitable fund distribution and community events. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Berwick, PA

LPL Financial

Sondra Turnbach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Private Advisor Group, Capital Planning Wealth Management, and First Columbia Bank and Trust Co. She has also been engaged in a small real estate rental activity outside of her advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

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

Series 65

Orangeville, PA

Fiat Wealth Management

Timothy Monson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Fiat Wealth Management in Orangeville, PA, where he has worked since 2022. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked for eight years at Hawkins Chevrolet. Outside of advising, Monson owns and operates an automotive detailing business. Fiat Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $517 million in assets with a team of 13 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pensions, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering services including financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and tax-related planning. Fiat uses third-party model portfolios and sub-advisers, emphasizing tax-sensitive strategies and a range of investment products.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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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

Vandana D

Series 66

Dublin, CA

Fidelity

Vandana Devi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Service Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at Fremont Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in their financial goals. Vandana holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in insurance-related financial services. Outside of her professional work, Vandana engages in activities such as cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, traveling, and writing.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Parents
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Kayla W

Series 63, Series 65

Madison, WI

Primerica Advisors

Kayla Wheeler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and has prior experience with Spectrum Brands and Lakeside Foods. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

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