Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Gettysburg, PA

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 seek a Social Security optimization advisor when you're nearing retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without risking penalties or reduced payouts. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering spousal and survivor options, which can significantly lower your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your full retirement age and life expectancy.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they evaluate all available Social Security options for couples, including how to coordinate benefits between spouses.
  • Tax implications. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania, check how they factor this into your overall retirement plan.
  • Coordination with other income. Ensure they consider how Social Security benefits interact with your other retirement income sources to avoid unexpected tax consequences.

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Victor L

Series 66

Gettysburg, PA

LPL Financial

Victor Lombardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked with Midatlantic Retirement Planning Specialists, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and operates LFS Lombardi Financial Services, which provides insurance-related services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and research resources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Maria N

Series 63, Series 65

Gettysburg, PA

UBS Financial Services

Maria Nicholas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Gettysburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for nine years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a range of capital markets and lending programs.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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J Scott H

Series 66

Gettysburg, PA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

J Scott Hill is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and is involved in various business activities including tax preparation, insurance sales, and serving as a board member for nonprofit organizations. Outside of financial advisory, Hill has experience as an Airbnb host and operates J.a. Hill Associates, which provides administrative consulting and tax preparation services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed

Roger T

Series 63, Series 66

Gettysburg, PA

Edward Jones

Roger Tabler Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Client One Securities, Signator Investors, and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a property LLC based in Westminster, Maryland. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Business Financial Management Government Employee
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Kristine W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Gettysburg, PA

Harvest investment Services, LLC

Kristine Witherow is an investment advisor representative at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at ProEquities, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Gettysburg Community Theatre and acts as fundraising chairperson for the Biglerville High School Band Boosters. Harvest Investment Services provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs active tactical strategies combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses and serves as an ERISA investment manager when engaged.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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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 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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