Top annuities financial advisors in Greenville, 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.

If you're considering annuities to secure steady income or protect your savings from market swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping fees, surrender periods, or payout options, which can limit your flexibility and returns.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs involved, including commissions and ongoing fees, so you know what you’re paying.
  • Payout options knowledge. Ask about different income streams like lifetime payments or period-certain options and which fits your goals.
  • Surrender period clarity. Understand how long you must keep your money invested before withdrawals avoid penalties.
  • Tax implications insight. Since North Carolina has a flat income tax, check how the advisor plans annuity withdrawals to minimize your tax burden.

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Alexander W

Series 66

Greenville, NC

Wells Fargo Advisors

Alexander Wordsworth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Jonathan P

CFP®, Series 63

Greenville, NC

Edward Jones

Jonathan Powers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, NC, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through passive rental property businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Attorney
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Stephen B

Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, NC

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Stephen Brody is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years before joining Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and founder of a financial literacy education organization, provides life coaching services, and serves as a part-time adjunct faculty member at Creighton University. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning supported by proprietary tools and provides a range of investment and educational programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Christopher J

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, NC

Cetera

Christopher Jenkins is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience affiliated with Cetera. He is the owner and president of Jenkins Wealth Advisors LLC and has held roles at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2011. Jenkins is also a certified public accountant and owner of Jenkins Management Consulting, P.C. Outside of advisory and accounting work, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Health Foundation Inc., Celebrate in June, Inc., and the Jenkins/Manuel Family Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jerry C

Series 66

Greenville, NC

LPL Financial

Jerry Carson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC since 2018, and H. Beck, Inc. from 2010 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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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