Large-firm financial advisors working with military members and veterans
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.
If you are transitioning from military service or managing veteran benefits, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges you face. Without this expertise, you might miss out on optimizing benefits or navigating complex military-related financial rules.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they incorporate military pensions, VA benefits, and survivor benefits into your overall plan.
- Transition planning. Ask how they support shifts from active duty to civilian life, including income changes and healthcare considerations.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive firm support, but check how that translates into personalized attention for your military-specific needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig S
Series 63, Series 66
Erie, PA
Edward Jones
Craig Schwegman specializes in serving military and veteran clients, leveraging over 30 years of experience to address retirement income strategy and estate planning needs. Based in Erie, PA, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm with extensive resources and a broad network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may provide robust support compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jonathan P
Series 66, Series 65
Reno, NV
Fidelity
Jonathan Pollack's military background as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret equips him to understand the financial complexities faced by veterans, including benefit integration and transition planning. Working at Fidelity, a large firm, he combines active portfolio management and charitable giving expertise with personalized service, supported by his Series 65 and 66 licenses and a California Insurance License, distinguishing him from other advisors in Reno, NV.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Quintina W
Series 66
Mount Pleasant, SC
Merrill
Quintina Wallace is well-equipped to assist military and veteran clients transitioning to civilian life, leveraging her expertise in retirement income strategy and tax planning within a large firm setting. Based in Norfolk, VA, she offers a disciplined, data-driven approach influenced by her biology background, and serves a diverse clientele including healthcare professionals and military families, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jeramy W
CFP®, Series 66
Las Vegas, NV
LPL Financial
Jeramy Woods specializes in serving military and veteran clients, offering expertise in business exit strategies, estate planning, and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm managing over $819 billion in assets, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, combining personalized service with extensive firm resources. His eight years of experience and CFP® certification distinguish him among advisors focused on military-related financial needs in the US.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Howard M
Series 66
Sierra Vista, AZ
Raymond James Financial
Howard Merkwan's 15 years of experience and focus on military and veterans, combined with his flat-fee structure, make him well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by those transitioning from military service. Based in Sierra Vista, AZ, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing access to extensive resources and a broad range of investment strategies that may benefit clients seeking comprehensive support.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $700,796
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