Top annuities financial advisors in Ottumwa, IA

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, you need an advisor who understands how to balance growth and income without locking you into unfavorable terms. A common mistake is focusing solely on immediate payouts without considering long-term flexibility and fees.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how they explain the costs tied to different annuity products and how those fees impact your returns over time.
  • Income stream options. Ask about the variety of payout choices they recommend and how those align with your retirement timeline and cash flow needs.
  • Tax implications. Since Iowa has phased out many retirement income taxes, check how they factor this into your annuity planning to optimize your after-tax income.
  • Firm resources. Inquire whether their firm offers a range of annuity products or if they are limited to specific providers, which can affect your options.

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Duane L

Series 63, Series 66

Ottumwa, IA

Ameriprise

Duane Lusson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ottumwa, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Lusson serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Ottumwa YMCA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Gale H

Series 66

Ottumwa, IA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Gale Hopkins is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2025, Hopkins worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2013 to 2025. Outside of financial advising, Hopkins sells various household items, including consumer electronics and media, through online marketplaces such as eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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William V

Series 63, Series 66

Ottumwa, IA

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

William Venables is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Ottumwa, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel, Fisher since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, Venables serves as treasurer for the Travelers Protective Association, a nonprofit service organization. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management platforms and investment strategies through approximately 100 independent adviser representatives.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting

Riley S

CFP®, Series 66

Ottumwa, IA

Edward Jones

Riley Sheetz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and is located in Ottumwa, IA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Inheritance planning Multi-generational wealth transfer General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian S

Series 66

Ottumwa, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Brian Siems is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and is also the founder and owner of multiple financial and advisory-related entities, including Keystone Financial Solutions LLC and Pivotal Financial Advisors LLC. Siems serves on the board of Rippling Waters, a volunteer role. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of strategies including proprietary models and access to third-party managers across multiple custody platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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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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