Top general retirement planning financial advisors in La Porte, 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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years without running out. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short-handed.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of withdrawing from different accounts to minimize taxes and penalties.
  • Inflation impact. Confirm they factor in rising costs over time, not just current expenses.
  • Social Security timing. Check if they help decide the best age to start benefits for your situation.
  • State tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat income tax and lower living costs, see how they incorporate this into your budget planning.

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David O

CFP®, Series 63

LaPorte, IN

Rossby Financial, LLC

David Osborn II is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Rossby Financial, he operated OSBORN Wealth Management. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension/profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances, using various analytical approaches and diversified strategies across multiple asset classes.

Wealth management
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Samantha F

Series 66

Michigan City, IN

LPL Financial

Samantha Fife is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fifth Third Bank and currently serves as an assistant branch manager and licensed personal banker at 1st Source Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Trail Creek, IN

Horter Investment Management, LLC

Stephen Dissette is a financial advisor with Horter Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Horter since 2014 and concurrently operates Stephen D. Dissette & Associates, where he offers fixed investments and annuity products through workshops and educational programs. Horter Investment Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and insurance-company clients. The firm offers a range of model, multi-manager, and custom portfolios, combining tactical and passive strategies with access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement
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Evan L

Series 66

La Porte, IN

PNC Wealth Management

Evan Lancaster is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with PNC Investments since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio implementation via approved model strategies.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive

Patrick S

Series 66

La Porte, IN

Edward Jones

Patrick Spence is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Porte, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at 1st Source Bank from 2014 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved in farming and youth sports, serving as president and coach for a travel baseball team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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