Top annuities financial advisors in Idaho Falls, ID

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 a steady income stream, especially as you approach retirement or want to 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 financial flexibility.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs involved, including management fees and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Payout option expertise. Ask how they help select between fixed, variable, or indexed annuities based on your income needs and risk tolerance.
  • Contract fine print. Ensure they review surrender charges and riders that affect your access to funds and benefits.
  • Integration with retirement goals. Discuss how they align annuity choices with your broader income and estate planning objectives.

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Russell S

CFP®, Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Portside Wealth Group, LLC

Russell Slack is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Portside Wealth Group, LLC and Guided Seasons Wealth Advisors, where he handles office operations as well as life insurance underwriting and sales. His prior experience includes roles at Capital Asset Advisory Services, Strategic Wealth Concepts, and Cetera Advisors. Slack also serves as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life and disability insurance. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, and offers affiliated legal and accounting services alongside its advisory practices.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Private / alternative investments
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Jackson M

Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Intermountain Wealth Management, Inc.

Jackson Murray is a financial advisor with Intermountain Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lawrence Financial Planning, Merrill, and Decision Point Financial. Intermountain Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary self-directed accounts. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combined with technical and fundamental analysis, offering a range of risk profiles and integrating financial planning into its advisory services.

Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Young Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

Daniel G

CFP®

Idaho Falls, ID

Good Better Best Financial Planning LLC

In a world filled with endless financial choices, we guide you in distinguishing between what's merely good and what's genuinely the best for your family's future. Our approach is anchored in values-based planning, a strategy that goes beyond mere numbers to incorporate your core beliefs and life goals. This methodology ensures that your financial decisions not only bring stability but also resonate with what you hold dear. Why settle for good when you can aim for the best? Let's simplify the complexities and focus on what truly matters for your family's journey toward financial freedom and lasting prosperity.

Business ownership considerations Family Business Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Christopher B

Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Cetera

Christopher Bateman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, having joined in 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for eight years and Waddell & Reed for two years. Bateman also operates Time Value Investments, a business providing fixed income securities primarily to public entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

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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Isabelle R

CFP®, Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

LPL Financial

Isabelle Roethe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial in Idaho Falls, ID. Her work history includes roles at LPL Financial since 2020, a year at Anytime Fitness, and a position with Waddell & Reed in 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she hosts a podcast titled Financial Fitness For Young Professionals. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad mix of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment approaches supported by advanced operational tools.

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