CFP®-certified, general retirement planning financial advisors in Calhoun, GA

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 might seek a general retirement planning advisor when you're preparing to transition from work to retirement and want to ensure your income lasts. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes and income sources interact, which can reduce your retirement funds faster than expected. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement strategies.

  • Income tax awareness. Confirm how they incorporate retirement income exclusions that can lower your tax burden as you age.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of drawing from accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
  • Longevity planning. Ensure they consider how to sustain your income through potentially long retirements, not just short-term needs.
  • Social Security timing. Discuss how they evaluate the best age to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.

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Jason H

CFP®, Series 66

Calhoun, GA

Starr-Mathews Financial, LLC

Jason Holland is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Public Accountant with 22 years of experience. He has been with Starr-Mathews Financial, LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services through a separate entity, Holland Capital Advisors, Inc. Starr-Mathews Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and provides ERISA fiduciary services and a wrap-fee program.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Adrian L

Series 63, Series 66

Calhoun, GA

Lyles Wealth Management LLC

Adrian Lyles is the principal advisor at Lyles Wealth Management LLC in Calhoun, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2018, he worked at Dempsey Lord Smith for four years. He is also the founder of The P.U.L.L. Movement Inc., a nonprofit focused on reducing social inequality and promoting dialogue around cultural inclusion through community engagement and speaking events. Lyles Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a range of investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and options, and combines active trading with written pension consulting and plan monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Real estate investing
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William D

CFP®, Series 63

Calhoun, GA

OSAIC

William Dudley is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Dudley is also involved in nonprofit activities, serving as a board member and treasurer for the Winner's Club of Calhoun and as a board member of the Community Foundation of NW Georgia. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, by providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of financial advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dillon B

Series 66

Calhoun, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Dillon Brock is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. since 2025 and was previously with Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC from 2018 to 2026. Brock serves as a board member of the Elevate Foundation and holds presidential roles at High Cotton Management and Appalachian Freight. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed

Amanda C

Series 66

Calhoun, GA

Edward Jones

Amanda Clavino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Greater Community Bank and NorthSide Bank. She is the managing member of The Clavino Company, LLC, a real estate business based in Adairsville, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Early retirement planning General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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 with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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 Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management 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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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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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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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

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.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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