Top annuities financial advisors in Greensboro, NC

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 consider an annuities advisor if you're looking to secure a steady income stream for retirement or want to protect your savings from market ups and downs. Without focused expertise, it's easy to pick products that don't align with your income needs or lock you into unfavorable terms.

  • Income stream design. Ask how they tailor annuity payouts to fit your retirement timeline and cash flow needs.
  • Fee and surrender terms. Confirm they explain all costs and penalties clearly, so you understand your flexibility.
  • Product variety knowledge. Look for advisors familiar with different annuity types to match your risk tolerance and goals.
  • Tax implications. Since North Carolina has a flat income tax, check how they plan annuity withdrawals to minimize your tax burden.

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Joel F

Series 63, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Wedbush Securities Inc.

Joel Funderburk is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Garrett M

Series 66

Greensboro, NC

OSAIC

Garrett Mullins is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Mullins serves as secretary of Dignity Healthcare Inc., a home health care company with which he has little involvement. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

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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Kyle B

CFP®

Greensboro, NC

Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC

Kyle Brown is a CFP® professional at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for BlueCross NC for ten years. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and uses both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Tracy C

Series 65, Series 66

Greensboro, NC

Raymond James Financial

Tracy Cottingham IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James and Pinnacle Financial Partners in 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an associate with Capstone Investment Company and Pinnacle Asset Management. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sherry M

Series 66

Greensboro, NC

Wedbush Securities Inc.

Sherry Malone is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account types. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, supporting a range of managed and commission-based accounts.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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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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