Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Gainesville, GA

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.

Planning for retirement income often starts when you’re considering how to balance savings, Social Security, and other income sources to last through your retirement years. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes and unexpected expenses can affect your income over time.

  • Income tax planning. Ask how they incorporate state-specific retirement income exclusions to reduce your tax burden.
  • Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm their approach to deciding which accounts to draw from first to optimize your income and tax situation.
  • Longevity risk management. Check how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and the impact on your savings.
  • Social Security timing. Understand their advice on when to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.

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Anthony D

Series 63, Series 65

Gaineville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Anthony Dye is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Raymond James entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Dye serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for the Georgia Mountains YMCA, a nonprofit organization. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Gainesville, GA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Michael Moore is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, LLC, Precision Capital Management, and his own firm, Moore's Wealth Management. In addition to advising, he consults financial advisors on practice management and marketing through his firm Scott Moore Consulting LLC and serves as a marketing coach for financial advisors with the Financial Independence Group. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Jason G

Series 63, Series 65

Gainesville, GA

Truist Advisory Services

Jason Gay is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole member of a holding company focused on collector car restoration. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support manager selection and oversight.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William S

Series 65

Gainesville, GA

Fiduciary Capital, Inc.

William South is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Fiduciary Capital, Inc. in Gainesville, GA, where he has worked since 2023. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Richlife Advisors, LLC, as well as in roles outside finance including Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures and university positions. Fiduciary Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs an actively managed, long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and tailors strategies through one-on-one interviews.

Social Security optimization
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Clinton G

Series 63, Series 66

Gainesville, GA

Capital Investment Partners LLC

Clinton Galyean is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Partners LLC in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at International Assets Advisory, LLC and ProEquities, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he owns Galyean Investment Properties, LLC. Capital Investment Partners LLC provides investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $49 million on a discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold asset-class diversification primarily through passively managed mutual funds and model portfolios, incorporating tax, estate, and retirement planning consultations as part of its services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax 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
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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

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