Top annuities financial advisors in Hermitage, PA

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 during retirement, it's crucial to understand how these contracts work and fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is focusing solely on the payout rates without considering fees, surrender charges, or how the annuity aligns with your retirement timeline.

  • Income stream options. Ask how the advisor evaluates fixed versus variable annuities and which payout structures best match your income needs.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm that the advisor clearly explains all fees and penalties that could affect your returns or liquidity.
  • Tax implications. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, check how the advisor integrates this into your planning.
  • Contract terms. Understand how the advisor reviews surrender periods and guarantees to ensure the annuity suits your long-term goals.

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John C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Hermitage, PA

The huntington Investment company

John Clark is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company in Hermitage, PA. He has worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank since 2012 and spent one year at Ameriprise. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform and utilizes an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers with proprietary Private Bank offerings.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Matthew B

Series 66

Hermitage, PA

Cetera

Matthew Bower is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014 and has been affiliated with First National Bank PA since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales and is eligible to receive referral fees from a trust department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

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

Sophia S

Series 66

Hermitage, PA

Edward Jones

Sophia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hermitage, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she spent time at Slippery Rock University Honors College and Hickory High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chrystal S

Series 63, Series 66

Hermitage, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Chrystal Swope is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm serves institutional clients with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mark S

Series 63, Series 65

Hermitage, PA

LPL Financial

Mark Steen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hermitage, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Compound Teamwear, an apparel business based in McDonough, GA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

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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