Independent, annuities financial advisors 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 swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is treating annuities as one-size-fits-all products without matching them to your long-term goals and risk tolerance. Independent advisors here operate without ties to specific insurance companies, which can help you explore a wider range of options.
- Product variety knowledge. Confirm they can explain different annuity types, like fixed, variable, and indexed, and when each fits your situation.
- Fee transparency. Ask how they break down costs and commissions, so you understand what you’re paying over time.
- Income planning integration. See if they incorporate annuities into your broader retirement income strategy, not just as standalone products.
- Surrender charge awareness. Make sure they discuss penalties for early withdrawals and how that affects your liquidity needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brent L
CFP®
Great Falls, MT
Interactive Financial Advisors
Brent Leavitt specializes in annuities and related products like long-term care insurance, offering expertise suited for clients seeking steady income or protection from market volatility in Montana. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 10 years of experience, he provides flat-fee financial planning and manages assets using ETFs and mutual funds, distinguishing him from others by integrating annuities into broader retirement strategies with transparent fee options.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $183,947
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Lucas D
Series 65
Missoula, MT
Willow Creek Capital Management, Inc.
Lucas Duffy specializes in annuities and sustainable investing, making him capable of advising on annuity products suited to long-term goals and risk tolerance in Montana. As an independent advisor at Willow Creek Capital Management, he offers a 1.00% AUM fee structure and serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients, combining fundamental analysis with ESG integration for a comprehensive investment approach.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $646,056
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Ward W
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Missoula, MT
Sapphire Financial Strategies, L.L.C.
Ward Wenholz offers expertise in annuities combined with real estate investing, supported by over 21 years of industry experience and independent status in Montana. His firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach and manages discretionary assets in the mid-teens of millions, serving several dozen individual clients, which may provide a more personalized and comprehensive strategy compared to advisors with narrower focuses or smaller client bases.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $230,837
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Charles D
Series 63, Series 65
Bozeman, MT
Insight Folios
Charles Dingman III specializes in annuities and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Montana seeking steady income streams through annuities. His 15 years of experience, combined with Insight Folios' use of proprietary planning software and AI tools, differentiate him by offering a tech-enhanced, team-based approach alongside transparent flat-fee financial planning options ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $269,762
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Mike M
CFP®, Series 65
Bozeman, MT
Monteith Wealth
Mike Monteith specializes in annuities within his broader wealth management practice, offering expertise in passive and index investing that can complement annuity strategies for steady income. Based in Bozeman, MT, he is a CFP®-certified independent advisor with eight years of experience, providing integrated financial planning and portfolio management with a 1.90% AUM fee, distinguishing him through a long-term, tax-aware investment approach.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $818,982
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