Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Lebanon, NH

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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without costly mistakes. A common error is claiming benefits too early or too late, which can reduce your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming Social Security to balance immediate needs and long-term gains.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider all available options for you and your spouse to optimize combined household income.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Ensure they integrate Social Security decisions with your overall retirement plan, including pensions and savings.
  • Impact of work and taxes. Discuss how continued employment or tax rules in New Hampshire might affect your benefits and net income.

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Tyler T

Series 66

Lebanon, NH

Fidelity

Tyler Trout is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 3 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Bank of America and Merrill. His prior experience also includes roles outside financial services, such as at the University of Maryland and Columbia Association. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s model portfolios draw from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, supported by systematic methodologies and oversight of sub-advisers.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management

Wyktor C

Series 66

Lebanon, NH

Edward Jones

Wyktor Cavalcante is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lebanon, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and has experience in the food service industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lebanon, NH

The Wealth Conservatory

John Hutchins is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The Wealth Conservatory in Lebanon, NH. He has been with Comprehensive Planning Associates since 1995. The Wealth Conservatory serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, consulting, wealth management, and educational workshops. The firm uses a fee-only model with a focus on passive, academic investment strategies, systematic rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gary P

Series 63, Series 65

Lebanon, NH

Cetera

Gary Packnick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously with Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. He serves on the board of directors for Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party 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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David D

Series 65

Lebanon, NH

Dattilio & Ash Capital Management, LLC

David Dattilio is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is a principal at Dattilio & Ash Capital Management, LLC and a shareholder and director of Schiffman, Dattilio & Company PC, a certified public accounting firm. He has worked with Schiffman, Dattilio & Company PC since 2005. Dattilio & Ash Capital Management serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations with customized, risk-targeted portfolios and comprehensive planning services. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, passively managed ETFs and mutual funds, complemented by discretionary portfolio management and detailed cash-flow modeling for retirement planning.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management
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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, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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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