Independent, general retirement planning financial advisors in Gallipolis, OH

Jennifer Rose is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gallipolis, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Big Wheel Carryout and Farmers Bank and Savings Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor network, extensive branch footprint, and affiliated services beyond traditional advisory capabilities.

Anthony Sola is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Gallipolis, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role at Raymond James, he is also employed by Peoples Bank, where he is involved in securities sales and financial advising. 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 supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

James Saunders is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Gallipolis, Ohio, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2019, he worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Saunders co-owns and manages agricultural businesses focused on cattle farming and genetics, and serves on the boards of Holzer Health System and the Community Improvement Corporation of Gallia County. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and specialized account programs to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets, employing a mix of SMA strategies, tax management, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Ashley Rowell is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Cetera and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing residential real estate rental properties in Point Pleasant, WV, and Gallipolis, OH. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and nonprofits, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Richard Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Mcdaniel owns and operates Rick McDaniel Income Tax Service, which he has managed since 1980. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning through both model portfolios and adviser-directed strategies. The firm employs a research-driven, asset-class allocation approach and provides a range of investment options, including Biblical Responsible Investing strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

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.

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

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.