Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Pontiac, MI

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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without risking penalties or reduced payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering how your pension or other income sources affect your Social Security.

  • Pension integration knowledge. Confirm how they handle pension income alongside Social Security, especially important in areas with many auto industry retirees.
  • Claiming strategy variety. Look for advisors who discuss different claiming ages and spousal benefits, not just the earliest possible claim.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in taxes on Social Security benefits based on your overall income.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Ensure they consider your full retirement plan, including pensions and other savings, to optimize timing and amounts.

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Daniel C

Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Retirement Resources, LLC

Daniel Chapman is a financial advisor at Retirement Resources, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Retirement Resources since 2011. Retirement Resources primarily serves individual clients with a focus on retirement income planning, offering asset management, financial planning, and consultations. The firm manages approximately $143 million for around 374 clients and provides portfolio oversight through Fidelity’s institutional custody platform, incorporating various analysis techniques and third-party sub-advisers.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Jennifer P

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

LPL Financial

Jennifer Pirret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Cetera and Genisys Credit Union, where she has been involved for over 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Renee R

Series 63

Pontiac, MI

Ameriprise

Renee Roberts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pontiac, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a tax preparation business called The Tax Lady and serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of West Bloomfield. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Eli D

Series 66

Waterford, MI

PNC Wealth Management

Eli Durgham is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Waterford, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and executes investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
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Ashley H

Series 66

Auburn Hills, MI

OSAIC

Ashley Harrison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Huber Insurance Group, where she also serves as a case manager. Outside of financial services, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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