Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Killeen, TX

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 might be considering Social Security optimization if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work history and future income needs.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they model how Social Security benefits interact with your federal taxes and other income sources.
  • Spousal and survivor options. Ensure they evaluate all claiming options for you and your spouse to optimize household benefits.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Look for advisors who integrate Social Security decisions with your broader retirement cash flow plan.

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David T

Series 66

Killeen, TX

Edward Jones

David Torquato is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Wealth management Military & Veterans
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Peter B

Series 63, Series 66

Killeen, TX

LPL Financial

Peter Beronio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Killeen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Beronio operates under the DBA Beronio Wealth Planning Solutions, which represents his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, supported by LPL Research and various third-party resources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kenny K

Series 66

Killeen, TX

Raymond James Financial

Kenny Kelarek is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and Oak Crest Advisors. Outside of finance, he serves on the finance and investment committee for First Baptist Church in Salado and owns a local football officiating business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Killeen, TX

Cetera

Luther Stene is a financial advisor with Cetera in Killeen, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent a decade with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Stene operates VetUsa Advisors, a DBA focused on serving military veterans with insurance, investments, and education about their benefits. He is also president of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he oversees congregational governance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures.

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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Byron R

Series 63, Series 65

Killeen, TX

First Command Advisory Services

Byron Rogers is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC that supports his First Command business operations. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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