Top financial advisors working with retirees 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.

When you’ve retired and are managing income without a regular paycheck, you need an advisor who understands how to stretch your savings and handle tax implications carefully. A common mistake is treating retirement income like a standard paycheck, which can lead to running out of money too soon.

  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan which accounts to draw from first to balance taxes and longevity.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal taxes on Social Security, investments, and required minimum distributions.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Make sure they factor in Medicare premiums and potential long-term care expenses.
  • Legacy goals. Discuss how they incorporate your wishes for passing assets to heirs or charities.

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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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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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

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