Seasoned, income planning financial advisors
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 an income planning advisor when you're preparing to turn your savings into steady cash flow for retirement or other long-term needs. Without careful planning, you might run out of money too soon or pay more taxes than necessary. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex income sources and timing.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide the order to draw from your accounts to balance taxes and longevity.
- Social Security timing. Confirm if they analyze the best age to start benefits based on your full income picture.
- Tax impact management. Look for advisors who plan income streams to minimize unexpected tax spikes.
- Longevity risk assessment. Ensure they consider how long your money needs to last, not just short-term income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sarah C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Santander Securities LLC
Sarah Currier Barrella's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle complex income planning needs, including tax impact management and longevity risk assessment. Based in Boston with Santander Securities LLC, she offers a 1.30% AUM fee structure and serves a diverse client base through discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing her with a broad advisory approach and independent status compared to other seasoned income planning advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $263,306
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Stavroula K
Series 63, Series 65
Linwood, NJ
Ameriprise
Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-suited for clients focused on income planning as they approach retirement. With 25 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for research-driven, tax-efficient retirement income planning, she offers a 0.15% AUM fee and personalized strategies supported by a centralized consulting team, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Jason B
Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Primerica Advisors
Jason Bobrowitz brings 25 years of experience in income planning, supported by his Series 63 and 65 licenses, making him well-equipped to help manage retirement cash flow and tax impacts. Based in Colorado Springs with Primerica Advisors, he offers discretionary asset management through a tiered wrap-fee structure and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients, differentiating him with a large-firm platform and a focus on sustainable investing and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $228,117
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James H
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
STIFEL
James Harris III specializes in income planning with 29 years of experience, making him well-equipped to help manage retirement income streams and tax impacts. Based in Birmingham, AL, he works at Stifel, a large firm known for its proprietary investment methodology and broad client base, including individuals and institutions, which may offer diverse resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $773,556
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Scott C
Series 63, Series 65
Noblesville, IN
SPC
Scott Carlson's 33 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and income planning make him well-suited for managing steady cash flow needs in retirement. Operating within SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets with over 460 advisors, he offers flat-fee segmented and comprehensive financial plans, alongside ongoing consulting capped at $600 monthly, providing a structured and scalable approach compared to hourly or AUM-based fees.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $192,080
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