CFP®-certified, social Security optimization financial advisors in Oregon
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 social security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your spouse's benefits. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently lower your lifetime income. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including social security rules and strategies.
- Claiming strategy clarity. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work and earnings history.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider how your claiming choices affect your spouse’s and survivor benefits.
- Integration with retirement income. See if they coordinate social security timing with your other income sources to optimize tax and cash flow outcomes.
- Legislative awareness. Check that they stay updated on social security law changes that could impact your benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ian L
VerifiedCFP®, EA
Bend, OR
True Wealth Group
Ian Laimbeer specializes in social security optimization and general retirement planning, making him well-equipped to help Oregon clients maximize their benefits while considering spousal and survivor impacts. Based in Bend, OR, he brings eight years of experience and offers services through True Wealth Group, which focuses on strategic asset allocation and serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.25% AUM fee and $400 hourly rate for planning.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $913,764
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Joe A
CFP®, ChFC®, EA, RICP®, TPCP®
Lake Oswego, OR
Aegis Financial Advisory
Joe Alfonso specializes in social security optimization for Baby Boomers in Oregon, leveraging 20 years of experience and multiple certifications including CFP®, ChFC®, and EA. He offers flat-fee engagements starting at $6,000 and integrates tax-aware retirement income planning to maximize spendable income. His independent firm approach and fluency in Japanese and Spanish distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
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Angela S
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, OR
Voya financial Advisors, Inc.
Angela Secolo's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide clients in Oregon through social security optimization, integrating retirement income strategies and cash flow management. Working with VOYA Financial Advisors, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options, she provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, catering to individuals approaching or in retirement, which distinguishes her from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $236,678
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Todd P
CFP®, RICP®
Portland, OR
Fairchild Capital LLC
Todd Porterfield is well-equipped to assist with social security optimization in Oregon, leveraging his CFP® and RICP® certifications alongside 21 years of experience focused on retirement planning and tax strategies. Operating independently at Fairchild Capital LLC, he offers flat-fee engagements and specializes in serving Baby Boomers, providing clear, jargon-free guidance that integrates social security timing with overall retirement income planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $952,376
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Anthony J
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Portland, OR
Empower Advisory Group
Anthony Johnson specializes in social security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Oregon clients maximize their benefits while considering spousal and survivor impacts. His flat-fee structure and affiliation with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail brokerage clients, distinguish him by offering integrated financial planning with an emphasis on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $565,063
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