Top annuities financial advisors in Lubbock, 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 consider an annuities advisor if you're looking to secure a steady income stream for retirement or want to manage the risks of market volatility with guaranteed payments. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully understanding the fees, surrender charges, or how it fits into your overall financial plan.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including commissions and ongoing fees, so you know what you're paying.
  • Product suitability. Ask how they match annuity types to your income needs and risk tolerance, not just the product features.
  • Tax implications. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes, check how they factor federal taxes and local tax burdens into your annuity strategy.
  • Income planning integration. See if they consider your other retirement income sources to create a balanced, reliable payout plan.

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Jeffrey N

Series 66

Lubbock, TX

LPL Financial

Jeffrey Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lubbock, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing, including Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Trent R

Series 66

Lubbock, TX

Cetera

Trent Riddle is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president of Reclaimed 43, a nonprofit focused on mentoring children in the foster care system, and owns TRK Enterprises, a business selling grills and smokers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with various program options and access to third-party money 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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Corey R

Series 66

Lubbock, TX

Equitable Advisors

Corey Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lubbock, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ashar Group, LLC, which engages in sales of traditional life settlements. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Lubbock, TX

Raymond James Financial

William Garrison is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Lubbock, TX. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for four years and has been serving clients through Amarillo National Bank and its investment services since 2020. Garrison is also associated with Garrison Innovation, LLC, a family business in which he has a non-operational role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools including risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

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

Series 66

Lubbock, TX

Merrill

Natali Flores is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Lubbock, TX, and has one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024 and has been affiliated with Merrill since 2005. Flores serves as a board member for Lubbock Open Door, a nonprofit charitable organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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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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Marshall B

Series 66

Cabot, AR

Paladin Investment Advisors

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Real estate investing Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Isaiah E

Series 63, Series 66

Tulsa, OK

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Isaiah Edison is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

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