Top annuities financial advisors in Onalaska, 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.

If you're considering annuities to secure a steady income stream, it's crucial to understand the contract terms and fees involved. Many advisors overlook how surrender charges or payout options can affect your long-term benefits.

  • Pension integration. Ask how they coordinate annuities with your public pension to optimize overall retirement income.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly explain all costs, including commissions and administrative fees, that impact your returns.
  • Payout options. Explore the variety of income streams offered, such as lifetime payments or period certain, and how they fit your financial goals.
  • Tax implications. Discuss how annuity earnings are taxed and strategies to manage tax liabilities effectively.

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Timothy B

Series 66

Holmen, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Timothy Bramlett is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kaplan University, True North Surgical, and Legacies LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Business ownership considerations
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Mark B

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Onalaska, WI

Interactive Financial Advisors

Mark Bertrang is a financial advisor with Interactive Financial Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Brooklight Place Securities, Inc. and Fortune Financial Services. Bertrang is also president of Financialoscopy Inc., a fixed insurance sales and service business, and is an author of non-investment products. Interactive Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm manages assets primarily through discretionary, model-based strategies using ETFs and mutual funds, employing tools such as Modern Portfolio Theory and the TIFIN Wealth Risk tool.

Annuities Long-term care insurance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Clifford W

ChFC®, Series 66

Onalaska, WI

Cetera

Clifford Warden is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Financial Planning Services of La Crosse. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author and distributor of the books "The Awakening" and "The Reunion." Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin K

CFP®

Columbus, OH

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Benjamin Kautz is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has held various roles at Mercer since 2015. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and platforms.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Established Professionals
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Todd A

Series 63, Series 65

Onalaska, WI

Equitable Advisors

Todd Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Black River Falls Rotary Club and serves as trustee for family and non-family estates. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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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 six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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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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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 (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

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