Seasoned, retirement income strategy financial advisors in Melbourne, FL
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 retirement income strategy advisor if you're planning how to draw down your savings without running out of money. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes, spending needs, and market ups and downs interact over time. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate these complexities with a steady hand.
- Tax-aware planning. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they focus on federal taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes in your retirement plan.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to tap first to balance income needs and tax impact.
- Longevity risk management. Check how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and needing income for many years.
- Market volatility handling. See how they adjust your income strategy during market ups and downs to keep your plan on track.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chad C
Series 66
Melbourne, FL
Ameriprise
Chad Colbert offers seasoned expertise in retirement income strategy with 24 years of experience and specialties including Social Security optimization and retirement withdrawal strategies. Based in Melbourne, FL, he works at Ameriprise, a large firm known for its Premier Retirement Income service that uses proprietary research and algorithmic tools, charging a 0.15% AUM fee, which may appeal to those seeking a structured, tax-aware retirement plan.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Cary L
Series 63, Series 66
Melbourne, FL
Truist Advisory Services
Cary Lipman specializes in retirement income strategy with 38 years of experience, operating in Melbourne, FL, where he leverages his expertise in tax-aware planning and withdrawal sequencing. Affiliated with Truist Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, charging a 2.25% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and firm sizes.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $560,278
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John S
Series 63, Series 66
Melbourne, FL
Edward Jones
John Sivolella offers seasoned expertise in retirement income strategy with 23 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 66, serving clients in Melbourne, FL through Edward Jones. His firm’s large national network and full-service wealth management approach provide diverse advisory programs, distinguishing him from others by combining retirement planning with specialties like charitable giving and multi-generational wealth transfer.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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James M
Series 63, Series 65
Melbourne, FL
The Institute
James Marshal brings 24 years of experience in retirement income strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning that can help manage tax impacts and withdrawal sequencing in Melbourne, FL. His firm, The Institute, uses a team-based investment approach with over $1 billion in assets under management, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services to a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,658,095
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Luke O
Series 63, Series 65
Melbourne, FL
Sound Financial Solutions LLC
Luke Ottinger offers seasoned expertise in retirement income strategy with 23 years of experience and a focus on wealth management and cash flow budgeting in Melbourne, FL. His firm, Sound Financial Solutions LLC, manages $15.8 million for about 74 clients, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $205,743
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