Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Nantucket, MA

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 seek a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate the 'Millionaire's tax' surtax in Massachusetts, which can affect your Social Security income.
  • Claiming strategy. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full financial picture.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Ensure they consider all available options to optimize household Social Security income.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Look for advisors who integrate Social Security timing with your other income sources for smoother cash flow.

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Joseph S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Nantucket, MA

Janney Montgomery Scott

Joseph Snouffer is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JK Baxter, LLC, a non-investment-related business in Nantucket, MA. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across multiple wrap programs and unified managed accounts.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Christian N

Series 66, Series 63

Nantucket, MA

Merrill

Christian Najera is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to client needs, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Christian emphasizes a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Christian holds a Bachelor's degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish and is a member of the Latino Business Council. Christian is also engaged in community service, volunteering with local food banks in alignment with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christian enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, music, skiing, swimming, spending time with his family, and traveling. He also has an interest in exploring new restaurants and learning how to fly.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning
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Douglas M

Series 66

Nantucket, MA

UBS Financial Services

Douglas Massey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nantucket, MA, holding a Series 66 license and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Gerald C

Series 63

Nantucket, MA

Morgan Stanley

Gerald Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He is based in Nantucket, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and utilizes structured tools and modeling techniques in its planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Susan S

Series 63, Series 65

Nantucket, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Susan Storey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1999. Storey is also the owner of Storey Financial Services, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

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