Top annuities financial advisors in Fresno, CA

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 steady income or protect your savings, it's crucial to understand the long-term commitments involved. A common mistake is overlooking how fees and surrender charges can reduce your returns over time.

  • Income stream options. Ask how different annuity types provide guaranteed income and what flexibility you have for withdrawals.
  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm all costs, including management fees and penalties for early withdrawal, to avoid surprises.
  • Tax implications. Understand how annuity earnings are taxed, especially in California where state taxes can impact your net income.
  • Firm experience. Inquire about the advisor's familiarity with annuities within large firms versus independent settings, as this affects product access and advice style.

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Bassim M

Series 66

Fresno, CA

LPL Financial

Bassim Michael is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, INC. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 14 years and has operated Michael & Company, CPA since 2003. He is a business owner involved with Premiere Practice Transitions, Inc. and Practice Solutions Technologies, Inc. in Fresno, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and technology-driven strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Daniel Duarte is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has six years of experience in the financial industry and currently serves as a Detentions Deputy at the Kings County Sheriff's Office. Outside of finance, he oversees a trucking company, DM International. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms. The firm serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through a large network of advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Jared M

Series 66

Fresno, CA

Ameriprise

Jared Miller is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been involved with Jared Miller Training since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis through a centralized consulting team and utilizes algorithmic tools to support its recommendations.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Fresno, CA

Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC

Richard Camacho is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns a holding company that supports tax filing services and works as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance products. Concurrent Investment Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and investment management. The firm manages approximately $9.9 billion in client assets through customized portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, typically employing a long-term investment approach.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Jarrod M

Series 63, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Raymond James Financial

Jarrod Martinez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Martinez has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Concurrent Advisors. He serves as Treasurer for Valley Children's Hospital, where he manages financial records. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools and related advisory programs.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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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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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Marshall B

Series 66

Cabot, AR

Paladin Investment Advisors

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Real estate investing Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Isaiah E

Series 63, Series 66

Tulsa, OK

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Isaiah Edison is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

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