Top annuities financial advisors in Orangeburg, SC

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.

Annuities can provide a steady income stream, especially if you're planning for retirement or want to protect against outliving your savings. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully understanding fees, payout options, or how it fits with your overall financial picture.

  • Income stream clarity. Ask how the advisor explains payout schedules and guarantees, so you know what to expect each month.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they detail all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees.
  • Suitability assessment. Look for advisors who consider your entire retirement plan, not just the annuity product.
  • Tax implications. Since South Carolina offers favorable retirement deductions, check how they factor state taxes into your annuity strategy.

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James P

Series 66

Orangeburg, SC

Edward Jones

James Page Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orangeburg, SC, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was the owner of Lions Roar, LLC, a fitness training business where he currently programs and virtually coaches a small number of athletes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Chase L

Series 63, Series 66

Cameron, SC

Charles Schwab

Chase Langford is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Schwab entities since 2015, including Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure that includes custody, brokerage, and alternative investment services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Denise M

Series 65, Series 63

Orangeburg, SC

Primerica Advisors

Denise Medaglia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orangeburg, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of finance, she serves as the varsity softball coach at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School and works as a part-time tutor for Wyzant, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors alongside corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Robert S

Series 65

Orangeburg, SC

Farther

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at Waypoint Strategic Advisors in Orangeburg, SC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waypoint Strategic Advisors in 2021, he was involved with Kansas-Smith Farms from 2014 to 2021. Waypoint Strategic Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, offering asset management, ERISA plan advisory services, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, primarily utilizing passively managed institutional asset-class mutual funds and model portfolios, with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies
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Robert U

Series 63, Series 66

Orangeburg, SC

OSAIC

Robert Utsey Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of First Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC, and acts as a deputy historian for an alumni fraternity chapter. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports various managed account platforms.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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