Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Great Falls, MT

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 often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years without running out. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short-handed in retirement.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow over time.
  • Inflation impact. Confirm they factor in rising costs of living, not just current expenses.
  • Social Security timing. Understand their approach to when you should start benefits to maximize lifetime income.
  • Tax considerations. Since Montana has no general sales tax, see how they incorporate this into your overall tax strategy.

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Niki H

Series 63, Series 66

Great Falls, MT

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Niki Harris is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 24 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. for over 28 years, with a brief one-year period at TJ Maxx. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Corry P

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Great Falls, MT

First Command Advisory Services

Corry Prestidge is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with First Command Advisory Services, where he has worked for 11 years. He is based in Great Falls, MT, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Prestidge serves as secretary on the board of a family cattle business, Canyon Cattle Company. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized team and approved third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals

Eric B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Great Falls, MT

Edward Jones

Eric Borggard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Great Falls, MT, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, with previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc., and D.A. Davidson & Co. Borggard has also been involved with Eagle Mount Great Falls since 2013. 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 programs and investment solutions, supported by an extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Business succession planning Inheritance planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner
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Jake O

Series 66

Great Falls, MT

Valic Financial Advisors

Jake Olsen is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Great Falls, MT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at the University of Providence and Charles M Russell High School. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an agent selling non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Douglas J

Series 66

Great Falls, MT

LPL Financial

Douglas Jergenson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Great Falls, MT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also the owner of Castner Falls Group LLC, which provides insurance sales and services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs through a large network of advisors and uses various strategic and tactical approaches supported by advisor-facing technology.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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