CFP®-certified, general retirement planning financial advisors in Corning, NY

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your savings last through your lifetime and your estate avoids unexpected tax burdens. A common mistake is underestimating how estate tax cliffs can create large tax bills just above exemption limits.

  • Income and withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan your income streams to minimize taxes and keep your portfolio sustainable.
  • Estate tax awareness. Confirm they understand local estate tax rules and how to help you avoid sudden tax spikes.
  • Social Security timing. Inquire about strategies for when to claim benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Check if they incorporate potential medical expenses and long-term care into your retirement budget.

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Kristin H

Series 66

Corning, NY

Raymond James Financial

Kristin Harrington is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in Corning, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Corning Credit Union since 2010 and is also associated with Wealth Strategies, a support company where she serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a broad advisor network.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rebekah E

CFP®, Series 65

Corning, NY

Rooted Planning Group

Rebekah Eason is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Rooted Planning Group since 2018 and has prior experience in tax preparation and small business operations. Outside of financial advising, she runs a craft business called She Shed Creations, LLC, and volunteers with Advisors Give Back, providing pro-bono financial assistance. Rooted Planning Group offers individualized financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages diversified portfolios with discretionary authority, including the use of options strategies, and provides pension consulting with an emphasis on participant education and workshop services.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Mark C

Series 63, Series 65

Corning, NY

Merrill

Mark Cornfield is a financial advisor with Merrill in Corning, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and has been with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Shane A

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66

Corning, NY

Alsworth Capital Management, LLC

Shane Alsworth is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is a principal advisor at Alsworth Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. Prior to founding Alsworth Capital Management, he was with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2015 to 2022. He serves as chairman of the Finance Council at St. Mary Our Mother Parish & School in Horseheads, NY. Alsworth Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $97 million for around 171 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term, value-oriented investment approach based on fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Paul S

CFP®

Corning, NY

Lake Road Advisors, LLC

If you're a successful couple approaching retirement and the financial picture is getting more complex, there's a good reason to work with a financial planner. When you work with the team at Lake Road Advisors, you'll get an ongoing, unbiased partnership to help you make financial decisions with confidence and gain greater confidence. When you meet with one of our financial planners, we'll get to know you and understand your financial life. Then, depending on your goals, we'll help you: - Build a complete, well-organized understanding of your financial situation - Understand where your money is going and align spending with your goals - Invest wisely with a simple, low-cost, diversified approach designed to build wealth over time - Plan for college costs without putting your own retirement at risk - Map out a realistic, personalized plan for retirement and your next chapter - Stay on track with ongoing guidance as new questions and life changes come up There's no such thing as one "perfect" financial solution. You need a plan shaped to fit your priorities and put you on a clear path forward. Our role is to understand what matters most to you, provide the tools and education to build that plan together, and support you as life changes along the way.

General retirement planning Married/Couples/Partners Established Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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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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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

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance 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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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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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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