Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Hillsboro, OR

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 triggering penalties or reducing your future income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering your full earnings history, which can leave money on the table.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your work history and retirement goals.
  • Earnings record review. Confirm they thoroughly analyze your Social Security earnings to identify missed credits or errors.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Check if they consider options that maximize household income through spousal or survivor claims.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ensure they understand how Social Security benefits interact with your overall income and tax situation in Oregon.

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Elliott T

Series 66

Hillsboro, OR

Cetera

Elliott Tracy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Capital Corp, and Jones & Roth, PC. Outside of his advisory role, Tracy serves as a director at KDP, LLP, providing tax services and referring CPA clients for financial advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

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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Christopher P

CFP®, Series 66

Hillsboro, OR

Wellspring Advisors, Inc.

Christopher Pawlowski is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wellspring Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Oswego Wealth Advisors Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., BCA Financial Services, Hannink, Tanuwijaya & Martinez, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Wellspring Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering financial life planning, investment management, consulting, and administrative support for estate-document preparation. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and uses a global network of specialist money managers, incorporating tax-management techniques and alternative mutual-fund strategies where suitable.

Business exit / sale strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher H

CFP®, Series 63

Hillsboro, OR

Edward Jones

Christopher Hill is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2003. He is based in Hillsboro, Oregon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Hillsboro, OR

OSAIC

Seth Krussman is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Phillips & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent at Brayshaw Financial Group LLC and is president of Swift Creek Dock LLC, a nonprofit entity. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

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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Chad S

Series 63, Series 66

Hillsboro, OR

Raymond James Financial

Chad Southworth is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including First Tech Federal Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance 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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