Top annuities financial advisors in Payson, AZ

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 steady income in retirement, it's crucial to understand the long-term commitments involved. A common mistake is overlooking surrender charges or income guarantees that can affect your financial flexibility.

  • Income guarantee details. Ask how the advisor evaluates the strength and terms of income guarantees tied to annuities.
  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm whether fees are transparent and how they impact your overall returns over time.
  • Suitability for retirement goals. Ensure the advisor aligns annuity options with your specific income needs and timeline.
  • State tax considerations. Since Payson, AZ, has relatively low property taxes and popular 55+ communities, ask how annuities fit into your broader tax and retirement planning.

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Brandan K

Series 66

Payson, AZ

Edward Jones

Brandan Kelley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Payson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 13 years at Chaparral Pines Golf Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arthur W

Series 66

Payson, AZ

Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC

Arthur Walsh is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years. Walsh is also the owner of Walsh Wealth Services LLC, a separate business entity used for tax and compensation purposes. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led financial planning with model-based and separately managed strategies, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, and alternative products.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James C

Series 63, Series 65

Payson, AZ

Morgan Stanley

James Cooper Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning processes and investment modeling tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Zachariah G

Series 66

Payson, AZ

J.P. Morgan Securities

Zachariah Greenough is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank in various capacities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Greeno Properties LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and manager due diligence to offer customized investment solutions.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan R

Series 65

Payson, AZ

Dynamic

Ryan Rippy is a financial advisor with Dynamic, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He serves as Director of Montage Financial Education, a nonprofit offering financial education through online marketing and workshops. Additionally, he works as a Senior Loan Consultant with Desert Mountain Financial, Inc., and dedicates part of his time to insurance activities with Montage Insurance Services, LLC. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and unaffiliated registered investment advisers. The firm employs a long-term, client-specific portfolio construction approach and provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory and practice-support services for other advisers.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired 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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