Top annuities financial advisors in Glens Falls, NY

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 fine print and long-term implications. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping fees, surrender periods, or how payouts adjust over time.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including management and early withdrawal fees, so you know what you'll pay.
  • Payout structure insight. Ask how different annuity types affect your income stream and flexibility, especially if your needs change.
  • Estate tax awareness. In New York, estate tax rules can impact annuity benefits; check how advisors plan around exemption thresholds to avoid surprises.
  • Firm size impact. Consider whether the advisor's firm size influences product options or personalized service, and how that fits your preferences.

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Timothy G

Series 63, Series 65

Glen Falls, NY

OSAIC

Timothy Gusek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance through his sole proprietorship and an LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a range of investment products on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Albert F

Series 63, Series 65

Glens Falls, NY

Equitable Advisors

Albert Fredette is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Glens Falls, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a family foundation and supports a local athletic training facility associated with his son. 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 third-party asset managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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

Series 66

Glens Falls, NY

Edward Jones

Stephen Babson II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Based in Glens Falls, NY, he serves clients through the firm's extensive wealth management network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by approximately 23,701 financial advisors nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rachel S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Glens Falls, NY

Sloan Advisory Group, Inc.

Rachel Sloan is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She has led Sloan Advisory Group, Inc. since 2009. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $63.6 million in assets. Its investment approach focuses on asset-class allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, with periodic reviews and discretionary implementation. The firm also provides educational seminars and workshops on general financial topics to organizations and the public.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 66

Glens Falls, NY

LPL Financial

Robert Butler III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glens Falls, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, and New York Life. He also serves as an adjunct financial services instructor at Bryant & Stratton College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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