Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Martinsburg, WV

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 seek 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 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.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider all available options for you and your spouse to increase total household benefits.
  • Coordination with retirement plans. Ensure they integrate Social Security decisions with your other income sources for a comprehensive retirement plan.
  • State-specific factors. Since housing costs in Martinsburg, WV, are lower, ask how they factor local living expenses into your Social Security strategy.

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Zachary D

Series 63, Series 66

Martinsburg, WV

Ameriprise

Zachary Delphi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinsburg, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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

Joshua M

Series 66

Martinsburg, WV

Edward Jones

Joshua Mongold is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Azer Scientific for two years and has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, including roles at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg and WVU Medicine - Jefferson Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional
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Jonathan B

Series 63, Series 65

Martingsburg, WV

Southland Equity Partners, LLC.

Jonathan Bodwell is a financial advisor with Southland Equity Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for ten years and has been involved with Hunter Enterprises since 1989. Outside of advising, he is associated with Bodwell Financial, which offers insurance services including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Southland Equity Partners serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing financial planning, asset management, third-party portfolio manager selection, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios and manages nearly $900 million in discretionary assets.

Wealth management General tax planning
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Peter W

Series 63, Series 65

Martinsburg, WV

United Brokerage Services, INC

Peter Warren is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at United Brokerage Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Market President at United Bank in Martinsburg, WV. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Asset Management Corporation, a subsidiary of United Bank.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Sara C

Series 63, Series 65

Martinsburg, WV

LPL Financial

Sara Church is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

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