CFP®-certified, annuities financial advisors in Delaware
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 a steady income stream, you need an advisor who understands the complex terms and fees involved. A common mistake is locking into a product without fully grasping surrender charges or payout options, which can limit your financial flexibility.
- Fee structure clarity. Confirm how they explain the costs tied to annuities, including any hidden fees or penalties.
- Payout option guidance. Ask how they help you choose between lifetime income, period certain, or lump-sum options based on your goals.
- Tax implications insight. Annuities have unique tax rules; ensure they clarify how distributions affect your tax situation.
- Firm experience balance. With many advisors from large firms here, check how their resources and support might benefit your annuity planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas S
CFP®, Series 63
Wilmington, DE
Kestra Advisory
Thomas Shumosic's 35 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of annuities, including payout options and tax implications, for clients in Delaware. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering fiduciary consulting and retirement-plan services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and specializes in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Katherine A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Selbyville, DE
OSAIC
Katherine Armstrong's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate the complexities of annuities, including fee structures and payout options, for clients in Delaware. Working with OSAIC, a large firm offering diverse advisory and brokerage services, she provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs and access to technology-driven investment processes.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Ronald S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Greenville, DE
Fidelity
Ronald Snyder's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through the complexities of annuities, including payout options and tax implications. As a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a large firm, he offers extensive resources and a personalized approach to retirement income strategy, setting him apart from advisors with less firm support or narrower expertise in Delaware.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Nicholas B
CFP®, Series 66
Washington, DC
Burkholder & Associates, LLC
Nicholas Burkholder's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of annuities, including payout options and tax implications, for clients in Delaware. As founder of Burkholder & Associates, LLC, he offers independent advice with a fee structure ranging from 1.35% to 0.50% AUM and hourly rates, serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners with a disciplined investment approach combining fundamental analysis and quantitative methods.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,994,380
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Timothy H
CFP®, Series 65
Wilmington, DE
Delaware Wealth Planners
Timothy Humphreys is well-equipped to assist with annuities in Delaware, combining 14 years of experience with CFP® certification and expertise in retirement plans and wealth management. His independent, flat-fee approach at Delaware Wealth Planners, which serves high-net-worth clients and pension plans, offers a blend of fundamental and quantitative investment analysis, distinguishing him from advisors tied to larger firms with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $2,127,180
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