Top income planning financial advisors in Decatur, IN

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 approaching retirement or facing changes in your income sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to stretch your money over the years ahead. A common mistake is focusing only on short-term cash flow without planning for taxes, inflation, or unexpected expenses.

  • Tax-aware strategies. Income planning must consider how withdrawals affect your tax bracket and state taxes, especially in Indiana's flat tax environment.
  • Longevity risk management. Ask how they plan for your money lasting through retirement, not just the next few years.
  • Income source coordination. Confirm they integrate Social Security, pensions, and investments into a cohesive plan.
  • Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model future costs, including healthcare and lifestyle changes, not just current spending.

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Corey B

Series 63, Series 65

Decatur, IN

Wells Fargo Advisors

Corey Brannum is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Decatur, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023, as well as First Command Brokerage Services in 2007-2008. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in family and investment-related limited liability companies. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through advisors, with clients deciding how to implement them.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Phillip S

Series 66

Decatur, IN

Thrivent Investment Management

Phillip Sollman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2016 and previously worked at Angie's List from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the school board for Zion Lutheran School in Decatur, Indiana. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Business ownership considerations
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Jerry B

Series 65

Decatur, IN

Midwest Capital Financial Advisors, LLC

Jerry Baughman is a financial advisor at Midwest Capital Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and recent experience in the financial services industry since 2023. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at Midwest Capital Resources and Collins Mobile LLC, among others. He is also an insurance agent at Midwest Capital Resources, a non-investment related insurance agency. Midwest Capital Financial Advisors, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving approximately 100 clients with $12.9 million in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retired
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Nicholas W

Series 65

Decatur, IN

OneAscent Financial Services LLC

Nicholas Wurster is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and has experience outside finance including roles at Pine Lake Waterpark and Bernhaus Furniture. Wurster also works as an insurance agent with Collier Insurance Agency on a part-time basis. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and unified managed account solutions, employing individualized asset-allocation methods and various overlay and automated investment programs.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Executive

Dustin B

Series 66

Decatur, IN

Edward Jones

Dustin Bantz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Decatur, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved in entrepreneurial and business roles, including ownership and management positions at Muncie Guns LLC, Culligan Water of Muncie, and 1 Shot Sports LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Newlywed/Engaged
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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

Vandana D

Series 66

Dublin, CA

Fidelity

Vandana Devi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Service Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at Fremont Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in their financial goals. Vandana holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in insurance-related financial services. Outside of her professional work, Vandana engages in activities such as cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, traveling, and writing.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Parents
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Kayla W

Series 63, Series 65

Madison, WI

Primerica Advisors

Kayla Wheeler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and has prior experience with Spectrum Brands and Lakeside Foods. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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