Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Camden, AR

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to understand how your savings, Social Security, and other income sources will work together to support your lifestyle. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes and timing affect your income streams, which can reduce your financial security.

  • Income timing strategies. Ask how they plan the order and timing of withdrawals to maximize your income and minimize taxes.
  • Social Security insights. Confirm they consider the impact of Social Security benefits, which are exempt from state income tax in Arkansas, on your overall plan.
  • Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model your future spending needs realistically, including healthcare and lifestyle changes.
  • Plan flexibility. Ensure they can adjust your retirement plan as your circumstances or tax laws change over time.

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Karen P

Series 66

Camden, AR

Raymond James Financial

Karen Peterman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She is a partner at Wilson Coker Meyers, LLC, where she is involved with the Wilson Coker Peterman Group, a DBA supporting her advisory activities. Karen has worked with Raymond James in various capacities since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as a 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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William S

Series 66

Camden, AR

Edward Jones

William Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its large network of advisors and branch offices as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bruce B

CFP®, Series 65

El Dorado, AR

Mustard Seed Wealth Management

Bruce Butterfield is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mustard Seed Wealth Management since 2005 and currently works at the firm's El Dorado, Arkansas office. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of a commercial real estate business in El Dorado. Mustard Seed Wealth Management provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach utilizing low-expense mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and manages over $413 million in assets.

General retirement planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul M

Series 66

El Dorado, AR

LPL Financial

Paul Marx is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business activities including managing Marx Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment-related entity. 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 a wide range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Hayden L

Series 66

El Dorado, AR

Wells Fargo Clearing

Hayden Latimer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously had roles at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Hazmat Services, Inc., Southern Arkansas University, and Oil Field Energy Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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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 at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

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 financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer 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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