Top annuities financial advisors in Peoria, IL

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 during retirement, you need advisors who understand how to balance growth and income guarantees. A common mistake is focusing only on the payout rates without considering how annuities fit into your overall financial plan.

  • Income stream design. Look for advisors who explain how different annuity types provide income and how that matches your retirement timeline.
  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm whether fees are flat or based on assets, and how that impacts your returns over time.
  • Firm size impact. Ask how working with a large or smaller firm affects the products and service you receive.
  • Experience with local taxes. Since Illinois has no tax on retirement income but high property taxes, check how advisors incorporate this into your plan.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

Want help finding the right advisor?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

user avatar

Bryce B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, IL

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Bryce Breeden is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Financial Designs, he worked at Breeden & Associates, LTD, where he serves as a staff accountant and payroll manager. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and employer retirement plan clients with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers strategies including passive ETFs, tactically managed portfolios, and Biblical Responsible Investing options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
user avatar

Brooks F

Series 66

Peoria, IL

Equitable Advisors

Brooks Flick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Target for five years. Outside of finance, he is a personal trainer at Parkside Fitness. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Aaron O

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Peoria, IL

Edward Jones

Aaron Osing is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Illinois State University and Bass Pro. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
user avatar

Waheeb G

Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, IL

LPL Enterprise

Waheeb Ghantous is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
user avatar

Ronald R

Series 66

Peoria, IL

PNC Wealth Management

Ronald Rotondo Jr is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Best Buy, Insurance Services Incorporated, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of finance, he is a professional musician involved with Ron Rotondo Music. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved mutual fund and ETF strategies.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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

Advisors focused on

Find advisors by type

Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.

Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")