Top advisors focused on public service employee in the US
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 work in public service, your retirement benefits and pension options can be complex and vary widely by employer and state. Without an advisor familiar with these unique plans, you might miss out on maximizing your benefits or mismanage your retirement timing.
- Pension plan expertise. Confirm the advisor understands your specific public service pension rules and how they interact with Social Security and other retirement income.
- Benefit coordination. Ask how they integrate your pension with other savings and income sources to create a sustainable retirement plan.
- Retirement timing strategy. Public service employees often face penalties or bonuses based on when they retire; check how the advisor plans around these factors.
- Public sector nuances. Inquire about their experience navigating public employee health benefits, deferred compensation, and other job-specific perks.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Amanda F
Series 66
Lexington, NC
Edward Jones
Amanda Fleming specializes in retirement planning for public service employees, including government workers, which suits those navigating complex pension and benefit coordination. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,000 advisors, she offers a comprehensive approach supported by a nationwide network, charging up to 1.35% annually, and brings a unique perspective from her entrepreneurial background and business ownership expertise.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Scott C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Echelon Private Wealth LLC
Scott Cadieux specializes in advising public service employees, leveraging 27 years of industry experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex pension plans and retirement timing strategies. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he offers independent, discretionary portfolio management with a 1.50% AUM fee and hourly consulting, differentiating himself through a blend of fundamental and technical investment analysis and a focus on values-based investing.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $593,750
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Jason G
Series 63, Series 65
Monterey, CA
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Jason Gordo specializes in retirement income strategy and public service employee planning, making him well-equipped to navigate the complexities of public sector pensions and benefits. With 24 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for estate planning, he offers independent, seasoned advice from Monterey, CA, supported by Modern Wealth Management's centralized portfolio management and comprehensive tax and estate planning services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Dawn H
Series 63, Series 65
Alameda, CA
BCN Financial, Inc.
Dawn Hale's 35 years of experience and focus on public service employees make her well-equipped to navigate the complexities of public sector pensions and retirement timing. Operating from Alameda, CA with BCN Financial, Inc., she offers an independent approach emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs, supported by transparent reporting, and serves clients including members of numerous Police and Fire Department associations, differentiating her through specialized retirement plan advisory services.
Experience: 35 years
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Timothy W
Series 66
Swansea, IL
Merrill
Timothy Warner specializes in retirement income strategy and general retirement planning, making him well-suited to address the complex pension and retirement timing needs of public service employees. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill with 22 years of experience, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including charitable giving and ESG investing, differentiating him through his large-firm resources and a focus on mid-career professionals and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $860,085
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