Seasoned financial advisors working with clients approaching retirement in Panama City, FL
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 be approaching retirement soon and wondering how to manage your savings, Social Security, and healthcare costs effectively. A common mistake is underestimating how these factors interact over time, which can lead to running out of money earlier than expected.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they plan around federal taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes that impact your retirement budget.
- Social Security timing. Confirm how they evaluate the best age to start benefits, balancing monthly income against your life expectancy and other income sources.
- Healthcare cost planning. Look for advisors who consider Medicare premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, and long-term care needs as part of your retirement cash flow.
- Experience with wealth migration. Florida's strong homestead protections attract many retirees; ask how they incorporate this into your estate and asset protection strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kathleen C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Panama City, FL
Ameriprise
Kathleen Crowley specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Panama City, FL. With 32 years of experience and CFP® certification at Ameriprise, she offers a comprehensive approach that includes tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and income planning, supported by a large firm's resources and a modest 0.15% AUM fee.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Les B
Series 63, Series 65
Panama City, FL
Equitable Advisors
Les Brackett specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Panama City, FL. With 44 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flexible fee structures and a hybrid advisory model, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with broad firm resources.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Dan G
Series 63
Panama City Beach, FL
Cetera
Dan Griggs specializes in retirement planning for business owners and high earners approaching retirement, making him well-suited for clients in Panama City, FL facing complex retirement needs. His affiliation with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management options, combined with his 30 years of experience and flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting rates, distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $306,089
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