Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Morehead City, NC

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years without running out. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short on funds.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance taxes and cash flow over time.
  • Inflation impact. Confirm they consider rising costs and how your spending might increase.
  • Social Security timing. Understand their approach to when you should claim benefits for maximum advantage.
  • Healthcare costs. Check if they include potential medical expenses and long-term care in your plan.

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Angelia K

Series 63, Series 66

Wilmington, NC

Capitol Securities Management, Inc.

Angelia King is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2014 and was previously with Silver Linings from 2020 to 2021. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm manages assets through various accounts and programs, utilizing a range of investment instruments and providing access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Carlo O

Series 63, Series 65

Morehead City, NC

Truist Advisory Services

Carlo Oldani is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and was previously with BB&T Securities for eight years. He serves on the local board of directors for Public Radio East, a volunteer role supporting the regional NPR affiliate in Eastern North Carolina. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platforms.

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Ryan M

Series 66

Morehead City, NC

Edward Jones

Ryan Morris is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head varsity baseball coach at Croatan High School in Newport, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kirby S

CFP®, Series 66

Morehead City, NC

Commonwealth Financial Network

Kirby Sloan is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Villanor Private Wealth and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Sloan Trust, and Edward Jones. He is the owner of Sloan Financial Group, LLC, a private entity related to securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Morgan E

Series 66

Greenville, NC

Ameriprise

Morgan Edmondson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Morgan worked at Page and Smith, PA from 2022 to 2024. Outside of financial advising, Morgan supports the Young Farmers and Ranchers program in North Carolina, which promotes agriculture education and awareness in the farming community. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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