Seasoned 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.

You might seek a seasoned financial advisor when your financial situation involves complex decisions that benefit from deep experience, such as managing federal tax implications or navigating property and sales taxes in Nevada. Without an advisor who understands these nuances, you risk missing opportunities to optimize your overall tax and investment strategy.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Nevada has no state income tax, ask how they prioritize federal tax planning alongside sales and property taxes.
  • Experience with business-friendly policies. Confirm how they incorporate Nevada’s entrepreneur-friendly environment into your financial plan.
  • Long-term perspective. Seasoned advisors often anticipate how changes in tax laws or market conditions affect your strategy over decades.
  • Complex scenario handling. Inquire about their approach to integrating multiple financial factors like investments, taxes, and estate considerations into a cohesive plan.

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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 in Carson City, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services for 25 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisors implementing a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, integrating proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

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