Top advisors focused on annuities in Montana

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 a steady income stream or protect your savings from market ups and downs, 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 management fees and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Payout option expertise. Ask how they help you select between fixed, variable, or indexed annuities based on your income goals and risk tolerance.
  • Contract terms review. Ensure they thoroughly assess surrender charges and contract length to avoid unexpected restrictions.
  • Integration with retirement plan. Check how they coordinate annuity income with your other retirement assets for a balanced strategy.

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David G

Series 63, Series 66

Warren, NJ

Primerica Advisors

David Greenberg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities during his career. Greenberg also serves as president of Integrated Planning Concepts LLC, where he advises clients on health insurance matters, and is an ambassador for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Louis D

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc.

Louis Dilello is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property in Bozeman, MT. Davidson Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutions, including registered investment companies, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm uses a centralized investment process that combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage equity and fixed income strategies, emphasizing active, long-term management with tax-aware services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew F

Series 66

Rock Springs, WY

LPL Financial

Andrew Fortuna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles including involvement with community organizations such as Rotary of Rock Springs and United Way of Southwest Wyoming. Fortuna has also been engaged in entrepreneurial activities, including ownership of Ken Fortuna LLC and Tuna Holdings LLC. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or customized strategies tailored to client needs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark W

ChFC®, Series 66

Edmonds, WA

IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

Mark Weatherly is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and has prior experience at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a small homeowners association in Edmonds, WA. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non‑high-net-worth individuals and utilizes a range of analyses and third-party investment advisors to construct and monitor customized portfolios.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Income planning Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott S

Series 63

Irvine, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Scott Schiffer is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1998 and is also a senior partner at Kieckhafer Schiffer LLP, a certified public accounting firm where he oversees client tax matters and supervises subordinate CPAs and accountants. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, providing financial planning, asset management, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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 five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her prior work includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center. She also maintains an independent insurance agency representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers through multiple account platforms.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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 six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Financial & Tax Architects, she worked at Fisher Investments and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of finance, she has experience with hospitality businesses including Drunken Donkey and Redneck Heaven. 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 employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, and also offers retirement-plan consulting and educational seminars.

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 (New York Life) in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Edison Financial Group, LLC, which offers insurance products and wealth strategies. Edison has held roles with Integrated Financial and NYLIFE Securities LLC, and is a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies. He is a passive investor in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm emphasizes client-directed solutions through third-party managers and model portfolios and operates as an indirect subsidiary of New York Life, coordinating investment advice with affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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