Top annuities financial advisors in Chico, CA

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, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is focusing only on immediate payouts without considering long-term tax impacts and fees.

  • Tax implications in California. Confirm how they navigate high state income taxes alongside Proposition 13's property tax limits to optimize your annuity benefits.
  • Income stream design. Ask how they tailor payout schedules to match your retirement cash flow needs, not just standard product features.
  • Fee transparency. Ensure they clearly explain all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees, so you know what affects your returns.
  • Product variety knowledge. Check if they can compare fixed, variable, and indexed annuities to find the best fit for your risk tolerance and goals.

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Randall K

Series 66

Chico, CA

Edward Jones

Randall Korte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chico, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at Horizon Seating from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with offerings that include discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Liquidity event planning Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elijah H

Series 66

Chico, CA

Merrill

Elijah Hostettler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various companies outside of finance. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Daniel M

Series 66

Chico, CA

LPL Financial

Daniel Mehan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Mehan operates Mehan Wealth Management, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jeffrey M

Series 63, Series 65

Chico, CA

Cetera

Jeffrey Mccready is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Chico, CA

Altum Wealth Advisors

Miste Cliadakis is a financial advisor with Altum Wealth Advisors in Chico, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Altum Wealth Advisors in 2019, Cliadakis worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, Cliadakis volunteers as an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU Chico and founded the North Valley Women’s Network. Altum Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, utilizing a tailored fiduciary approach that incorporates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and multiple asset allocation techniques. The firm manages portfolios including stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and other securities, and offers financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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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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