Top annuities financial advisors in Philadelphia, PA

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 retirement income, you need an advisor who understands how to balance growth and guaranteed payouts. A common mistake is focusing only on returns without considering fees and contract details that can reduce your income.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how they explain all costs, including surrender charges and administrative fees, so you know what affects your net income.
  • Payout options expertise. Ask about different payout choices like lifetime income or period certain, and how they match these to your retirement goals.
  • Tax implications. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, check how they factor this into your annuity planning.
  • Firm size impact. Large firms may offer more product options, but independent advisors might provide more personalized contract reviews; ask how this influences their recommendations.

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Christy N

Series 66

Philadelphia, PA

Ameriprise

Christy Neill is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of advising, she established a business entity, Riverside Property Group, though it is not currently active. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Matthew A

Series 66

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Matthew Adams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2017, he worked at GQR Global Markets for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Fishtown Connect LLC, a networking group based in Philadelphia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with clients able to choose how to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Michael C

Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC

Michael Capriotti is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Philadelphia, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Todd & Todd LLP since 2009, accumulating 17 years in tax accounting as a CPA. Capriotti also operates Cappy's Financial Planning LLC, providing investment planning and wealth management services. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert H

Series 63, Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Robert Hughes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Securities Inc. and CITIZENS Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Hughes operates an e-commerce business focused on fragrances. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers a range of investment solutions primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Natali S

Series 66, Series 63

Philadelphia, PA

Merrill

Natali Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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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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