Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Henderson, KY

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 benefits without risking penalties or reduced payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering spousal and survivor options, which can significantly lower your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your unique work history and health.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they evaluate all available Social Security options for couples, not just individual benefits.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Ensure they integrate Social Security decisions with your overall retirement plan, considering Henderson's lower living costs to stretch your portfolio.

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Brice M

Series 66

Henderson, KY

Edward Jones

Brice Marsh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Henderson, Kentucky, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Marsh manages a commercial building investment in Henderson. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,000 advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Henderson, KY

Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC

Yvette Turnbaugh is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2017, and previously worked with Valic Financial Advisors from 2012 to 2017. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation and retirement guidance supported by proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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Erick D

CFP®, Series 66

Henderson, KY

Ameriprise

Erick Dalton is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Dalton serves on the boards of Farmers Bank & Trust Co. of Marion, KY, Henderson County Riverport Authority, and is an advisory board member for the Salvation Army of Henderson. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Ryan M

Series 66

Henderson, KY

Empower Advisory Group

Ryan Monroe is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked since 2026 following a 13-year tenure at Edward Jones. Monroe serves as a local board member for the Kentucky Selective Service System and is vice president of the Bluegrass Youth Soccer Foundation, a nonprofit youth sports organization in Lexington, KY. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Military & Veterans Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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Matthew G

Series 66

Henderson, KY

LPL Financial

Matthew Giles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial Services since 2009 and has been associated with ONB Investment Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he has authored a published book and is involved in an e-commerce business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while maintaining a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

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