Seasoned financial advisors working with clients approaching retirement in Maine
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 be approaching retirement and wondering how to balance income needs with preserving your savings. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without planning for the timing and sources of your retirement income.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to minimize taxes and extend your savings.
- Social Security timing. Confirm if they help you decide when to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Healthcare cost planning. Check if they consider Medicare premiums and potential long-term care expenses in your budget.
- Legacy goals. See if they discuss how your retirement plan fits with your wishes for passing assets to heirs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John D
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, ME
UBS Financial Services
John Dolloff's 40 years of experience and focus on approaching retirement make him well-suited to help clients in Maine balance income needs and savings preservation. His expertise includes general retirement planning, cash flow budgeting, and equity compensation tax strategy, while working at UBS Financial Services, a large firm offering institutional trading and wealth management solutions, which may appeal to high-net-worth individuals and executives.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $693,691
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James G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Westbrook, ME
Cetera
James Garland's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to assist those approaching retirement in Maine with complex income sequencing and Social Security timing strategies. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures and smaller firm resources.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kathleen S
Series 63, Series 66
Biddeford, ME
Ameriprise
Kathleen Shea specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Maine. With 32 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm offering comprehensive tax-efficient planning and a 0.15% AUM fee, she combines deep expertise with access to broad advisory and insurance solutions, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive resources.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 66
South Berwick, ME
Lincoln Investment
Michael Dalleo specializes in retirement planning for those approaching retirement in Maine, leveraging 37 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion in assets, he offers flexible fee structures including flat and hourly fees, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid pricing models and smaller firm resources.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Nikki T
Series 66
Portland, ME
RBC Capital Markets
Nikki Theriault's 24 years of experience and focus on clients approaching retirement in Maine equip her to address income sequencing and Social Security timing effectively. Affiliated with RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options and diverse investment strategies, she also specializes in tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing, providing a broad approach compared to advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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