Top annuities financial advisors in Pottsville, 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.

You might consider an annuities advisor if you're looking to secure a steady income stream for retirement or want to protect your savings from market ups and downs. Without focused expertise, it's easy to pick an annuity product that doesn't align with your income needs or exposes you to unnecessary fees.

  • Income stream design. Ask how they tailor annuity payouts to match your retirement timeline and cash flow needs.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly explain all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees.
  • Product variety. Look for advisors who can compare fixed, variable, and indexed annuities to find the best fit for your goals.
  • Tax implications. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, ask how they factor this into your annuity planning.

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Mark S

Series 63, Series 65

Minersville, PA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Mark Serrian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he spent 19 years at Oppenheimer & Co. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a extensive network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

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

ChFC®, Series 63

Mechanicsville, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Timothy Dougherty is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 38 years of experience in the industry, working with Mass Mutual since 1986. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a coaching business focused on assisting business owners. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and also provides specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Ryan B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Cressona, PA

LPL Financial

Ryan Boyer is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon and River Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DGN Sport Cards, a customer service role related to sports card investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas R

Series 66

St. Clair, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Nicholas Ravella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Blazer Investment Advisors, LLC. He is based in St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Harold H

Series 63, Series 65

Pottsville, PA

LPL Enterprise

Harold Hinnerschietz is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and New York Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in non-variable insurance business in Saint Clair, PA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Tax-loss harvesting
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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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