CFP®-certified, annuities financial advisors in Jacksonville, IL
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 steady income in retirement, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is focusing only on the payout rates without considering how annuities interact with your other income sources and tax situation. CFP® certification means these advisors have comprehensive training in financial planning, including retirement income strategies.
- Income integration. Ask how they balance annuity payouts with Social Security and other income to create a reliable cash flow.
- Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly explain all costs involved, including surrender charges and management fees.
- Product suitability. Ensure they evaluate different annuity types—fixed, variable, or indexed—to match your risk tolerance and goals.
- State tax awareness. Since Illinois doesn't tax retirement income, ask how they leverage this in your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher P
CFP®, PFS™, Series 66
Springfield, IL
OSAIC Institutions, INC.
Christopher Parks offers expertise in annuities and tax-loss harvesting, supported by 20 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials. Operating from Springfield, IL with OSAIC Institutions, a large firm known for customized advisory services and alternative investments, he provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors who may charge based on assets under management or hourly rates.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $308,738
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Joseph O
CFP®
Springfield, IL
Lighthouse Financial & Consulting Services, LLC
Joseph Oettel's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate annuities effectively with other income sources, considering tax implications relevant to Illinois residents. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he focuses on Medicaid planning and uses a diversified investment approach including ETFs and U.S. Treasuries, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee models or narrower specialties.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $93,593
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Douglas S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, IL
Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management, LLC
Douglas Skinner's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate annuities effectively with other income sources, considering tax implications relevant to Illinois residents. His firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with global diversification and offers flat-fee structures, serving a diverse client base including high net worth individuals and pension plans, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,141,232
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Nathaniel B
CFP®, Series 66
Springfield, IL
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Nathaniel Boyle's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate annuities effectively with retirement income strategies, including Social Security and business owner plans. Based in Springfield, IL, he works at Money Concepts Capital Corp, a large firm managing $3.33 billion, offering transparent fee structures and diverse managed portfolio options, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $237,847
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Jason B
CFP®, Series 66
Springfield, IL
Gradient Securities, LLC
Jason Beatty's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to integrate annuities effectively within broader retirement income strategies, considering factors like payout balance and tax implications. Based in Springfield, IL, he works with Kestra Advisory, a firm known for serving both institutional and individual clients with diverse investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services, offering access to multiple management platforms.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $132,215
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