Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Mount Pleasant, WI

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 Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your spouse's income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently lower your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work history and life expectancy.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they understand how to coordinate benefits between you and your spouse to boost household income.
  • Coordination with pensions. In states with strong public pensions, check how they integrate Social Security with your pension to avoid unexpected tax or benefit reductions.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider how Social Security benefits affect your overall tax situation and Medicare premiums.

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Skipper R

CFP®, Series 63

Racine, WI

LPL Financial

Skipper Riley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2020, following five years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Riley has also operated Riley & Lowe Financial Solutions LLC since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gregory J

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, WI

Edward Jones

Gregory Jaeck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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

CFP®, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, WI

Apollon Wealth Management, LLC

James Hill is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, based in Mount Pleasant, WI. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC, Goodwill Industries of SE WI, Mattress Firm, Faithbridge Church, and Carthage College. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, and insurance company clients. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment approaches, including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and the use of third-party sub-managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin P

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, WI

OSAIC

Kevin Polheber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. for 16 years, as well as Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Loaves & Fishes Genoa City Food Pantry and is chairman of the board at Berean Grace Church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and asset-allocation tools to construct portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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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Chad D

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, WI

Ameriprise

Chad Durfey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Mt Pleasant, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Ministry Team for Grace Church, where he participates in budget review and voting. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated processes overseen by a dedicated team to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice primarily for assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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