Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Kelso, WA

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your savings last through your lifetime and your income sources align with your spending needs. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes, especially Washington's 7% capital gains tax on long-term investments, can affect your retirement income.

  • Tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Ask how they balance federal income tax with Washington's capital gains tax to optimize your income.
  • Income source coordination. Confirm how they integrate Social Security, pensions, and investment income to create a steady cash flow.
  • Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model your future spending, including healthcare and property taxes, not just basic living costs.
  • Risk management. Discuss how they plan for market downturns and unexpected expenses to keep your retirement on track.

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Conner W

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Geneos Wealth Management, Inc.

Conner Wallace is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Anderson and Anderson Advisory LLC and Statco-DSI. Outside of his advisory role, Conner serves as an assistant basketball coach at RA Long High School. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension, and profit-sharing plans, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers, employing a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with options for customized or model-based portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Rachelle K

Series 63, Series 65

Kelso, WA

LPL Financial

Rachelle Keith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kelso, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Red Canoe Credit Union, Cuna Mutual Group, and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. She is involved with the Red Canoe Financial Group in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Cetera

Terry Grambo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Cetera since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Mandatory LLP, a media business providing online training, and also offers notarial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

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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Daniel A

Series 65

Kelso, WA

Edelman Financial Engines

Daniel Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at US Bank and Stangier Wealth Management. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retired Founder/Business Owner

Nolan B

Series 66

Longview, WA

Edward Jones

Nolan Brudi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Longview, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at American Riviera Bank and Procore Technologies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business ownership considerations Wealth management Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

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