CFP®-certified, annuities financial advisors in Brattleboro, VT

David Twombly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in West Chesterfield, NH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has operated Bay Financial Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm, since 2004. His other business activities include management of related advisory entities in Brattleboro, VT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios, research, and various innovative technologies.

Anthony Hemmelgarn is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a co-owner of Longview Wealth Advisors, LLC and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Park Place Financial Advisors and Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Travis Shine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004, including both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, Shine serves as treasurer for the First Congregational Church of Newfane, is a board member of the Grace Cottage Foundation, and participates on the investment committee for Hilltop Montessori School’s endowment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Potwin is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Santander Bank. Potwin is a member of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative and serves as a notary public. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including a digital advisory program and managed accounts.

Ana Saavedra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brattleboro, Vermont, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through managing rental properties and a family partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.