Top annuities financial advisors in Cambridge, MD

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 long-term commitments and fees involved. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping how surrender charges or payout options affect your financial flexibility.

  • Income stream options. Ask how different annuity types provide income and which fits your retirement timeline best.
  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm all costs, including management fees and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Estate and inheritance tax impact. Since Maryland has both taxes, check how annuities might affect your heirs' tax burden.
  • Firm resources. Large firms may offer more product variety, but ensure the advisor explains choices clearly and aligns with your goals.

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James F

Series 63, Series 65

Cambridge, MD

Ameriprise

James Furnary is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cambridge, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise managed accounts in its planning process.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Easton, MD

Raymond James & Associates

Garrett Thrift is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2026. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Baldy Bliss, LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Blake W

Series 63, Series 65

Cambridge, MD

LPL Financial

Blake Whitten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Cambridge, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Financial and Nationwide Securities LLC from 2015 to 2019. Whitten is also involved with the Whitten Insurance Agency, a business he has operated since 2015. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by model portfolios and research.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cambridge, MD

Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated

Raymond Mc Keating is a financial advisor with Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Transamerica Capital Inc, and Salient Partners. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment advisory services to a single ultra-high-net-worth family across three accounts. The firm customizes management strategies that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs while coordinating with the client's other advisors.

Wealth management
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Chet M

ChFC®, Series 63

Cambridge, MD

Cetera

Chet Mcwilliams is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years and is currently involved with Heights Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Mcwilliams serves on the board of the Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation, which supports the preservation of the Choptank River Lighthouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated 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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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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