Top annuities financial advisors in Missoula, MT

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're considering annuities to secure steady income or protect your savings from market swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping fees, surrender periods, or payout options, which can limit your financial flexibility.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs involved, including commissions and ongoing fees, so you know what you're paying.
  • Payout option expertise. Ask how they help select between lifetime income, period certain, or lump-sum options based on your goals.
  • Surrender period guidance. Understand how they advise on lock-in periods and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Tax implications awareness. Since Montana has no general sales tax, check how they factor state tax rules into your annuity planning.

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Robert E

Series 63, Series 65

Missoula, MT

LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C.

Robert Ellington Montes is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and PFS Investments Inc. Montes is also involved with KMAM LLC, an investment advisory business affiliated with his spouse, through which he receives compensation. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs and is notable for managing a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Eric S

Series 66

Missoula, MT

Cetera Planning Partners

Eric Sandvig is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Missoula, MT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Planning Partners, Legacy Wealth Management, and Arnold & Taylor, PLLC. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including Social Security optimization and retirement advice, and offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through third-party providers. Their investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, supported by formal planning processes and integration within the larger Cetera network.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General retirement planning General tax planning Approaching retirement Retired
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Casey R

Series 66

Missoula, MT

LPL Financial

Casey Reimer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Casey worked at Coghlan Financial and held various positions including at the FAA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisers with a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Keith F

Series 66

Missoula, MT

Edward Jones

Keith Fichtner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Missoula, MT, where he has worked since 2018. He has a total of eight years of industry experience, including ten years at ALPS P&C Insurance prior to joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Grizzly Networking Professionals and owns a car rental business in Missoula. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning General retirement planning Inheritance planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dale B

Series 63, Series 66

Missoula, MT

OSAIC

Dale Baldwin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following a three-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. Baldwin also managed Homestead Orchards Inc. for 38 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a notary public providing services without charge. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired
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Marshall B

Series 66

Cabot, AR

Paladin Investment Advisors

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Real estate investing Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Isaiah E

Series 63, Series 66

Tulsa, OK

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Isaiah Edison is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

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