Top social Security optimization financial advisors in High Point, 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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your spouse's income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong order, which can permanently lower your lifetime income.

  • Claiming strategy clarity. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work history and future earnings.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider all possible claims for you and your spouse to boost household income.
  • Tax impact awareness. Social Security benefits can affect your taxes; check how they integrate this into your overall retirement plan.
  • Coordination with other income. See if they plan Social Security alongside pensions, investments, and part-time work to avoid unintended reductions.

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James R

Series 63, Series 65

High Point, NC

The Fiduciary Alliance

James Royals Jr. is an investment advisor representative with The Fiduciary Alliance, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Bridgeway Financial Services, and Fortune Financial Services. Royals also serves as a partner at Bridgeway Wealth Strategies, LLC, where he is involved in management and financial planning. The Fiduciary Alliance advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other investment advisers, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and employs third-party managers and order-management tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient portfolio solutions.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey H

Series 65

High Point, NC

Virtue Capital Management, LLC

Jeffrey Heybrock is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and Royal Fund Management LLC. Heybrock is also president of Heybrock Financial Group Inc and is a licensed insurance agent. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches and operates through a multi-team model that includes ongoing monitoring, reporting, and client education.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jason V

Series 63, Series 65

High Point, NC

Corecap Advisors

Jason Vreeke is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Investments and Gillikin and Associates, among other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is also a radio producer at Genesis Radio Productions, where he records and produces radio programs. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as self-directed retirement plans and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, focusing on a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach involving mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and bonds.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Self-Employed
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Duane E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

High Point, NC

Wells Fargo Clearing

Duane Edwards is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Raymond K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

High Point, NC

Edward Jones

Raymond Kuethe is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2002. He is based in High Point, NC, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Kuethe serves as a board member for the Piedmont Soccer Alliance, participating in governance for the local soccer club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer 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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