Top income planning financial advisors in Florence, SC

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 managing income streams, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to balance your cash flow with tax implications and longevity risks. A common mistake is focusing only on short-term income without planning for how long your money needs to last.

  • Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. Look for advisors who explain how they minimize taxes while keeping your income steady.
  • Longevity risk management. Ask how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and running out of funds.
  • Social Security timing. Confirm they help you decide when to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
  • Coordination with other income sources. Ensure they consider pensions, investments, and part-time work as part of your overall plan.

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Alexander R

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Florence, SC

WebsterRogers Financial Advisors, LLC

Alexander Rasmussen is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with WebsterRogers Financial Advisors, LLC since 2016, working there in two periods before joining the firm continuously from 2017 onward. WebsterRogers Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs long-term investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified allocations primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and selected fixed-income securities or alternatives.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sydney C

Series 66, Series 63

Florence, SC

Raymond James & Associates

Sydney Conner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Dedicated Community Bank. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in various local businesses and educational institutions. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually 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 public entities—and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with an emphasis on non-discretionary implementation.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Shawn B

Series 66

Florence, SC

Edward Jones

Shawn Bulliner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Florence, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy C

Series 63, Series 65

Florence, SC

Equitable Advisors

Timothy Cunningham is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Florence, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Cunningham serves on the McLeod Health Board of Directors Grants Committee, participates in the Downtown Florence Committee, and volunteers with the City of Florence Aesthetics Committee; he also operates a health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Marvin S

CFP®, Series 63

Florence, SC

STIFEL

Marvin Slaughter is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 36 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2008. He holds the Series 63 registration and is based in Florence, South Carolina. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in promoting golf in South Carolina, serving as a board member of the South Carolina Golf Association and as board chair of the Grant Bennett Foundation, which organizes junior golf tournaments. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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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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