Top social Security optimization financial advisors in El Paso, TX

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 considering Social Security optimization if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering how your other income sources affect your Social Security payments.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your full financial picture.
  • Income interaction. Confirm they understand how your earnings, pensions, or retirement accounts impact your Social Security taxes and benefits.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Check if they evaluate options for maximizing benefits for you and your spouse or survivors.
  • Federal tax implications. Since Texas has no state income tax, ensure they focus on federal tax rules affecting your Social Security income.

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Miguel H

Series 66

El Paso, TX

J.P. Morgan Securities

Miguel Huerta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes over a decade in the beverage industry before joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew T

Series 63, Series 65

El Paso, TX

First Command Advisory Services

Matthew Turner is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in El Paso, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Keller Williams as a realtor, where he continues to assist clients in buying, selling, or renting properties alongside his advisory role. His background also includes positions at Sprint and the University of Texas at El Paso. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Kenneth H

Series 63

El Paso, TX

Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp

Kenneth Hewitt Sr. is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp in El Paso, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Western International Securities, Inc., and owns Hewitt Planning Services, a fee-based investment and insurance business he has operated since 1994. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party advisors. The firm employs strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis and integrates a network of affiliated financial entities and service providers within its platform.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Robert S

Series 63, Series 65

El Paso, TX

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Robert Sweet is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in El Paso, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business activities including insurance services, tax preparation, and document notarization. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a broad client base with investment advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles and operates as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Thomas C

Series 63, Series 66

El Paso, TX

Carson Wealth

Thomas Chaney is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves as trustee for family trusts and operates a life insurance and annuity business through Chaney & Associates Financial Planning, LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a large network of advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee to manage model portfolios and providing tailored solutions including alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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