Top general retirement planning 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.

You might need a general retirement planning advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to ensure your income lasts, or if you're navigating complex pension options. A common mistake is underestimating how different income sources interact, which can lead to running out of money too soon.

  • Income sequencing insight. Ask how they plan withdrawals from various accounts to balance taxes and cash flow.
  • Pension integration. Confirm their experience with public pension systems, especially if you have government benefits.
  • Longevity risk management. See how they address the risk of outliving your savings through strategies beyond simple budgeting.
  • Tax impact awareness. Inquire about their approach to minimizing taxes on retirement income streams.

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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 in Onalaska, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Anderson is also a member of the Black River Falls Rotary Club and serves as a trustee and estate administrator in various capacities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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