Top annuities financial advisors in Indianapolis, IN

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, you need an advisor who understands how to balance growth and income without locking you into unfavorable terms. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping the fees, surrender periods, or payout options, which can limit your financial flexibility.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs involved, including commissions and ongoing fees, so you know what you're paying.
  • Payout options knowledge. Ask about different income streams like fixed, variable, or indexed annuities and which fits your retirement goals.
  • Surrender period clarity. Understand how long you must keep your money invested before withdrawing without penalties.
  • Tax implications insight. Since Indiana has a flat state income tax, check how annuity income will affect your overall tax situation.

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Jeffrey C

Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Capital Cities Investments

Jeffrey Cheesman is a financial advisor with Capital Cities Investments in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Cities Investments since 2012 and is also involved with Westwood Capital Partners and its related wine business. Additionally, he serves as a director member of the advisory board for the Northeast region of Old National Bank. Capital Cities Investments serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans with discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation modeling combined with active and passive manager implementation, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party platforms for portfolio management and rebalancing.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning
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Bryan R

Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp

Bryan Richardson is a financial advisor at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Advisors Share Wealth Management, LLC and Ebh Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance products. Consolidated Portfolio Review serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm’s investment approaches include strategic asset allocation combined with fundamental and technical analysis, supporting both in-house model portfolios and independent advisors.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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David C

Series 65, Series 63

Indianapolis, IN

LPL Financial

David Cotton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from various research and model portfolio resources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brandon F

CFP®, Series 66

Indianapolis, IN

Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC

Brandon Falbe is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC and its predecessor firms since 2012, including ten years at BKD Wealth Advisors prior to the firm's rebranding. He is based in Indianapolis, IN. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and offers integrated financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a committee-approved investment approach and coordinating services through its affiliation with a national accounting and professional services parent.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David G

Series 63, Series 66

Indianapolis, IN

OSAIC

David Gent is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 28 years. Outside of his advisory work, Gent is a musician who performs as a paid soloist at various events and has authored and published a non-financial book. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of financial services through a large network of affiliated advisers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and investment management platforms.

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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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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