Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Parkersburg, WV

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your savings will last through your later years or when you're considering lifestyle changes like semi-retirement or buying a second home. A common mistake is underestimating how your spending needs and income sources will change over time, which can lead to running out of money too soon.

  • Income stream coordination. Check how they integrate Social Security, pensions, and investments to create a reliable income plan.
  • Withdrawal strategy. Ask how they balance taking money from different accounts to minimize taxes and preserve assets.
  • Expense forecasting. Confirm they account for changing costs like healthcare and housing, especially if you plan to downsize or relocate.
  • Risk management. See how they plan for market downturns and unexpected expenses to keep your retirement on track.

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Heather W

Series 63, Series 65

Parkersburg, WV

Cetera

Heather Winebrenner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at United Brokerage Services, United Bank, Primelending, and Nationwide Securities before joining Cetera in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party 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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Lori P

Series 63, Series 66

Parkersburg, WV

United Brokerage Services, INC

Lori Pointer is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc., Schwendeman Agency Inc, and WesBanco Securities, Inc. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic and tactical asset allocation, the use of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party research, typically offering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Toni S

Series 63, Series 65

Parkersburg, WV

First Heartland Consultants, Inc.

Toni Sams is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in Parkersburg, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2009. Sams is also the owner of TMW Financials, LLC, a business involved in marketing insurance and financial services. First Heartland Consultants provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Annuities Income planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Steven M

Series 66

Parkersburg, WV

Truist Advisory Services

Steven Mooney is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Investment Services, MVB Bank, and HealthNet AeroMedical. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a single-family rental property. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supplemented by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David E

Series 63, Series 65

Parkersburg, WV

Primerica Advisors

David Epler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Parkersburg, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 1985 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1988. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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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, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James. Amanda is also involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad platform of 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 financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer 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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