Seasoned, retirement income strategy financial advisors 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 need a retirement income strategy advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to ensure your savings last through your lifetime. A common mistake is underestimating healthcare and long-term care costs, which can quickly deplete your resources if not planned for.
- Healthcare cost planning. Confirm how they incorporate rising medical expenses and potential long-term care needs into your income plan.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they recommend drawing from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
- Longevity risk management. See if they address the risk of outliving your savings with strategies like annuities or systematic withdrawals.
- Experience with Maine clients. Local knowledge can help navigate state-specific benefits and costs relevant to your retirement.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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April T
Series 66
Portland, ME
Merrill
April Tardiff specializes in retirement income strategy with over 21 years of experience, making her well-equipped to help clients in Maine plan for healthcare costs and income sequencing during retirement. As a Merrill Lynch advisor, she offers a large-firm environment with a 1.10% AUM fee and focuses on women professionals and ESG investing, providing a unique blend of corporate benefit expertise and socially responsible investment options.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Nancy S
Series 66
Rockland, ME
Schultz Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
Nancy Schultz specializes in retirement income strategy with 22 years of experience, making her well-equipped to help clients in Maine plan for healthcare costs and income sequencing. Her firm offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and trusts, and employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach that distinguishes her from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $251,733
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Kathleen S
Series 63, Series 66
Biddeford, ME
Ameriprise
Kathleen Shea specializes in retirement income strategy with a focus on income planning, Social Security optimization, and withdrawal strategies, making her well-suited for those approaching retirement in Maine. With 32 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm offering comprehensive retirement-income planning and tax-efficient strategies, she provides access to a broad range of advisory and insurance solutions, differentiating her through institutional resources and local expertise in Biddeford.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Kristin G
Series 63, Series 65
Cumberland Foreside, ME
Commonwealth Financial Network
Kristin Guibord's 29 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy, passive and active portfolio management, and tax-loss harvesting equip her to address complex retirement income needs in Maine. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm offering flat-fee consulting and extensive support services, she provides flexible fee structures and local insight, distinguishing her from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Richard L
Series 63
Saco, ME
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Richard Letellier's 47 years of experience and focus on retirement income strategy, including annuities and retirement plans for business owners, equip him to address complex retirement income needs in Maine. Operating through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he serves diverse clients and brings local insight from his long tenure and community involvement in Saco, ME.
Experience: 48 years
Avg account: $378,281
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