Top annuities financial advisors in Cape Coral, FL

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 a steady income stream, especially in retirement, it's crucial to understand the long-term commitments involved. A common mistake is underestimating fees or surrender charges that can reduce your returns over time.

  • Income guarantees. Ask how the advisor evaluates the reliability and terms of income guarantees tied to different annuity products.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm that the advisor clearly explains all fees, including administrative and mortality charges, so you know what impacts your net returns.
  • Tax implications. Since Florida has no state income tax, focus on how federal taxes and property taxes might affect your annuity income.
  • Suitability for your goals. Ensure the advisor discusses how an annuity fits with your overall financial plan, including liquidity needs and risk tolerance.

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Elizabeth H

Series 66

Cape Coral, FL

Edward Jones

Elizabeth Hagewood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Catherine Brashears is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and has also been an agent at Agia since 2022, where she engages in non-securities insurance product activities. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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William G

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

William Gibson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2010 and with Fifth Third since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Florida Wedding Design, a wedding planning business based in Cape Coral, FL. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features including direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and use of platforms like Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Michael W

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

Fourstar Wealth Advisors, LLC

Michael Wyrostek is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cabot Lodge Securities LLC and Broker Dealer Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a reverse mortgage specialist, educating clients and assisting with applications. FourStar Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using a range of securities and combines fundamental and technical analysis tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and objectives.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Ty T

ChFC®, Series 63

Cape Coral, FL

CWM, LLC

Ty Totzke is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving with CWM, LLC in Cape Coral, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Sweet Financial Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Raymond James Financial Services. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of partner offices and advisors. The firm employs model portfolios managed by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan solutions.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) 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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