Large-firm, retirement income strategy financial advisors in Clearlake, 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.
You might be approaching retirement and wondering how to turn your savings into steady income without running out of money. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes and market ups and downs can affect your income over time.
- Firm resources. Large firms often have teams and tools that can help model complex retirement scenarios, so ask how they use these to plan your income.
- Tax-aware planning. California's high income taxes and property tax limits can impact your retirement cash flow; check how they factor these into your strategy.
- Income sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to balance taxes and longevity.
- Longevity risk management. Ask how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and the income challenges that brings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Windsor, CA
Ameriprise
Benjamin Stewart's expertise in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization suits those approaching retirement who need tax-aware income sequencing. With 27 years of experience and a background at Merrill Lynch, he operates within Ameriprise, a large firm offering algorithmic tools and centralized consulting, supporting clients with significant investable assets at a 0.15% AUM fee.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Dolph G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cloverdale, CA
Edward Jones
Dolph Green specializes in retirement income strategy and has 38 years of experience, supported by his CFP® certification and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Cloverdale, CA, he is part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering diverse advisory services with a fiduciary standard and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may provide robust resources for complex retirement planning compared to other advisors.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jose A
Series 63, Series 65
Calistoga, CA
Empower Advisory Group
Jose Anaya specializes in retirement income strategy and general retirement planning, supported by eight years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Working with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm known for integrating financial planning with employer-sponsored retirement plans and emphasizing long-term portfolio returns, he offers flat-fee and monthly subscription options, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or firm sizes.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Shawna M
Series 66
Nice, CA
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Shawna Marion specializes in retirement income strategy within a large firm setting, leveraging D.A. Davidson & Co.'s extensive resources to address complex retirement scenarios and tax-aware planning. With 20 years of experience and a focus on high earners and established professionals, she offers comprehensive financial planning and private wealth services, distinguishing her through a blend of fiduciary standards and both qualitative and quantitative investment analyses.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $552,040
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James B
Series 63, Series 65
Cloverdale, CA
SPC
James Berry's expertise in retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting suits those seeking to manage retirement cash flow effectively, especially within a large firm context like TLG Advisors, which manages $2 billion in assets. His flat-fee structure with capped ongoing consulting fees offers predictable costs, differentiating him from others who may charge based solely on assets under management or hourly rates.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $192,080
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