Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Greeley, CO

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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without triggering penalties or reducing spousal benefits. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently lower your lifetime income.

  • Claiming strategy expertise. Look for advisors who explain how to time your benefits based on your full work history and expected longevity.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider how your claiming choices affect your spouse’s and survivor benefits, not just your own.
  • Coordination with other income. Ask how they integrate Social Security with your other retirement income sources to minimize taxes and maximize cash flow.
  • Colorado tax knowledge. Since Colorado has a flat income tax, check how they factor this into your Social Security planning compared to more complex tax states.

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David W

Series 63, Series 66

Greeley, CO

UBS Financial Services

David Weinbender is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greeley, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and a broad platform of services.

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

Series 66

Greeley, CO

Wealth Advisors Network, Inc.

Diane Alexander is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over 24 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Wealth Advisors Network, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, and also serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Success Foundation. Additionally, she holds the role of president at a family corporation, D&D Bigge Inc. Wealth Advisors Network provides comprehensive wealth-care services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, closely held businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, emphasizing diversification and active management through various investment vehicles and model portfolios aligned with client risk profiles.

Income planning Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired

Bobby G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Greeley, CO

Edward Jones

Bobby Giles Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at USAA Financial Planning Services and related entities for nine years and was self-employed from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a commercial pilot and intends to work occasionally in that capacity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner
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Craig C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greeley, CO

LPL Financial

Craig Conner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise and J.P. Morgan. Craig operates Legacy Premier Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

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

Series 66

Greeley, CO

GWN Securities Inc.

Christopher Ahrens is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Greeley, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities and Q Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at Bank of Colorado from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a JV basketball coach at Northridge High School. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individuals and business clients. The firm operates a large network of approximately 423 advisors and manages about $3.65 billion across over 37,000 client accounts, delivering advice through a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies 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, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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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