CFP®-certified, retirement income strategy financial advisors in Maryland
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 need a retirement income strategy advisor if you're planning how to turn your savings into steady income that lasts through retirement. A common mistake is not accounting for Maryland's unique estate and inheritance taxes, which can affect your income and legacy.
- Tax-aware income planning. Confirm how they incorporate Maryland's estate and inheritance taxes into your retirement cash flow projections.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide which accounts to draw from first to optimize your tax situation and income stability.
- Longevity risk management. Check how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and running out of money.
- Social Security timing. Understand their approach to when you should start Social Security benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Anne L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, MD
Equitable Advisors
Anne London specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-equipped to help Maryland residents plan steady retirement income while considering local tax implications. With 28 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, she serves high-net-worth baby boomers and provides flexible fee options ranging from hourly planning to asset-based fees, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Patricia K
CFP®, Series 66
Bethesda, MD
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Patricia Kazumba's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to develop retirement income strategies that consider Maryland's unique tax landscape. Operating from a large firm, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving a diverse clientele including business owners and retirees, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Alec S
CFP®
Baltimore, MD
Financial Consulate
Alec Sunners is a CFP®-certified advisor in Baltimore specializing in retirement income strategy, well-suited to help Maryland clients navigate estate and inheritance tax impacts on retirement cash flow. His firm, Financial Consulate, offers a flat-fee financial planning option and employs a Risk Opportunity Investing approach that blends tactical asset allocation with macroeconomic analysis, providing a comprehensive, tax-aware strategy distinct from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,288,848
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Larry W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Elkridge, MD
Planmember Securities Corporation
Larry Whaley's expertise in retirement income strategy and general retirement planning, combined with his 36 years of experience and CFP® certification, equips him to address Maryland-specific retirement income needs. As president of Paladin Advisor Group and affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation, he offers large-firm resources including fiduciary services and strategic asset allocation, differentiating him with a comprehensive approach and a focus on business owner retirement plans.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $132,363
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Richard S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rockville, MD
Schaeffer Financial LLC
Richard Schaeffer's 41 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to develop retirement income strategies that consider Maryland's unique tax environment. His firm serves federal employees and foreign nationals, offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, and emphasizes diversified asset allocation with a collaborative approach, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,043,301
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