Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Port Lavaca, TX

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 be considering Social Security optimization 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 your full financial picture, which can leave money on the table.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your work history and life expectancy.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they understand how to coordinate benefits between spouses to increase household income.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since Texas has no state income tax, check how they factor in federal taxes and property taxes when planning your Social Security claims.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Ensure they consider how Social Security fits with your other income sources to avoid unintended tax consequences or benefit reductions.

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Anna W

Series 66

Port Lavaca, TX

Edward Jones

Anna Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Lavaca, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at DeTar Hospital and Accentcare Home Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul H

Series 63

Victoria, TX

Cetera

Paul Holm II is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes long tenures at 1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, followed by his current role at Cetera since 2025. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Holm Financial Services, LLC and serves as treasurer for a local judicial campaign, as well as a CPA partner at Paul B. Holm & Company, PLLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

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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Jill P

Series 66

Inez, TX

LPL Financial

Jill Phillips is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to this, she spent a decade at Waddell & Reed Inc. and was involved with various insurance carriers. She also had roles at Holy Rosary Catholic School and was associated with Idaho Falls Civitans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Tammy K

Series 63, Series 66

Victoria, TX

Sather Financial Group, Inc.

Tammy Kimbrough is a financial advisor at Sather Financial Group, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Sather Financial Group for 17 years. Her credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Sather Financial Group, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.26 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, collective investment trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a value-oriented investment approach influenced by Warren Buffett, using fundamental research and a team review process to evaluate opportunities and risk.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Vernon H

Series 63, Series 66

Victoria, TX

Raymond James Financial

Vernon Hall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and related entities since 2016 and is also employed as a program manager at Prosperity Private Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance 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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