Top annuities financial advisors in Carson City, NV

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 from market swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances beyond just the product features. A common mistake is focusing solely on immediate payouts without considering how annuities fit into your broader financial picture over time.

  • Federal tax implications. Since Nevada has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your annuity strategy around federal taxes and other local taxes like sales and property.
  • Income stream design. Confirm how they tailor annuity payouts to match your expected expenses and retirement timeline, not just standard contract terms.
  • Fee structure clarity. Annuities can have complex fees; ensure the advisor explains all costs and how they impact your long-term returns.
  • Firm experience. Inquire about their track record with annuities in Nevada’s unique tax and business environment to see how they navigate local factors.

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Sharon K

Series 66

Carson City, NV

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sharon Kaplan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo and Chase Bank since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Walter S

Series 63, Series 66

Carson City, NV

Cetera

Walter Shepperd is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Linsco/Private Ledger, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he assists small business owners with human resources, payroll, benefits, and retirement plans through a consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and a multi-manager platform.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

Misty A

Series 66

Carson City, NV

Edward Jones

Misty Ambrose is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carson City, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001, transitioning within the company over 22 years. Outside her advisory role, she serves as a hub director for a local networking group, organizing and leading weekly meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel B

Series 63, Series 65

Carson City, NV

LPL Financial

Daniel Bowler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., where he served for a combined 25 years. 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 range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert C

Series 63

Carson City, NV

Ameriprise

Robert Cleland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for Shelley Estates Homeowners Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations incorporating tax-efficiency and withdrawal strategies, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

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