Top annuities financial advisors in Binghamton, NY

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 steady income or protect your savings, it's crucial to understand the fine print and long-term implications. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping fees, surrender charges, or how payouts adjust over time.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including management fees and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Payout structure insight. Ask how different annuity types affect your income stream and flexibility.
  • Estate tax awareness. Since New York has estate tax thresholds, check how annuities might impact your estate planning and potential tax bills.
  • Firm resources. Consider whether the advisor's firm offers broad product options or focuses on specific annuity providers.

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Peyton H

Series 63, Series 65

Binghamton, NY

Cetera Planning Partners

Peyton Hawkes is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alternativ Wealth and operated Hawkes Wealth Management. Peyton also has experience at Syntax Research. Cetera Planning Partners offers investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, many of whom are approaching or in retirement. The firm employs a structured planning process that results in personalized financial plans, emphasizing diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Retired
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Lisa A

Series 66

Binghamton, NY

STIFEL

Lisa Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co, Inc. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public authorized to operate during security trading hours. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Jacob M

Series 65

Binghamton, NY

S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC

Jacob Martin is a financial advisor with S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining S.E.E.D. Planning Group, he worked at Roth Capital and has a background that includes positions at SUNY Binghamton and Brooklyn Prospect Charter School. S.E.E.D. Planning Group provides wealth management, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a long-term investment strategy, offering diversified portfolio management through its investment division, Sift Investment Management.

Wealth management General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Edward Y

CFP®, Series 63

Binghamton, NY

William Joseph Capital Management, Inc.

Edward Yetsko is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. since 2024. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Aspire Financial Group, LLC, The Partners, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is a 50% owner of Aspire Financial Group, LLC, a holding company unrelated to investment activities. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm that provides wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates customized portfolio construction with third-party sub-advisors through the AssetMark platform, combining various analytical methods to develop tailored investment policy statements and asset-allocation plans.

Concentrated stock management Annuities
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Kevin D

Series 63

Binghamton, NY

LPL Financial

Kevin Duke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Binghamton, NY, holding a Series 63 license and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 22 years and has operated his own firm, Kevin J. Duke Financial Services, since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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