Top annuities financial advisors in Jacksonville, FL

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 plan for retirement or want to protect your savings from market swings, choosing the right advisor is crucial. Without focused expertise, you might end up with products that don't align with your long-term goals or that carry hidden fees.

  • Income stream design. Ask how they tailor annuity payouts to match your expected expenses and lifestyle changes over time.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly explain all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees.
  • Tax implications. Since Florida has no state income tax, check how they optimize your annuity strategy for federal taxes and property tax considerations.
  • Product suitability. Ensure they evaluate different annuity types to find one that fits your risk tolerance and financial timeline.

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Christina J

Series 66, Series 65

Jacksonville, FL

Empower Advisory Group

Christina Jamieson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Empower Retirement, Transamerica Retirement Solutions, and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through both point-in-time planning and managed account solutions.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thomas W

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Commonwealth Financial Network

Thomas Walker is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and JAX Federal Credit Union for 17 years each and is currently co-owner of Bishopgate Holdings, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. He also serves as a consultant for Prism Consulting Services, a non-investment-related activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while offering advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from a broad selection of securities and insurance products.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Jennifer P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Edward Jones

Jennifer Pasterczyk is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Edward Jones and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and VyStar Credit Union/LPL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Women Professionals
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Damian F

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Uhlmann Investment Management, LLC

Damian Ferguson is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Uhlmann, he worked at Fidelity Investments and also has experience with Jax Federal Credit Union and Florida State College at Jacksonville. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, institutions, and trusts, focusing on a fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation approach. The firm offers various managed-account solutions and employs a mix of asset classes tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Elizabeth K

Series 63, Series 65

Jacksonville, FL

Feltl Advisors

Elizabeth Knutson is a financial advisor at Feltl Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Feltl and Company since 2009. Knutson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors who are not high-net-worth, as well as to corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets and offers wrap-fee advisory programs through its relationship with RBC, delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Early retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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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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