Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Reading, 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.

Planning for retirement income can feel overwhelming, especially when you want to ensure your savings last through your lifetime. A common mistake is not accounting for how your income sources interact with taxes and withdrawal timing, which can reduce your overall income.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to minimize taxes and maximize income.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how Social Security, pensions, and withdrawals affect your tax bracket.
  • Longevity planning. Check if they model your spending and income needs over a realistic lifespan, not just a fixed number of years.
  • State tax considerations. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, see how they incorporate this into your plan.

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Terry M

Reading, PA

Dakota Wealth, LLC

Terry Morris is a financial advisor with Dakota Wealth, LLC and holds five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dakota Wealth, he worked at Lindenwold Advisors Inc., Truist Financial Corp, and Branch Banking and Trust Company. He is dually registered with both Dakota Wealth and Lindenwold Advisors on a temporary basis. Dakota Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans, offering services such as wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and maintains active roles in private funds and ETF sub-advisory.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Anthony K

Series 63, Series 66

Reading, PA

Equitable Advisors

Anthony Kidron is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory role, Kidron has an entrepreneurial venture under the DBA Surgeons Capital Management. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to provide 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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Michael R

Reading, PA

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Michael Rowley is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Asset Management, LLC and has a long-standing association with Herbein and Company, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in 2763 Century Blvd., LLC, a commercial rental property company. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using enhanced open architecture and offers a wide range of wealth management and advisory services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Dentist Executive Retired Established Professionals
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Tyler R

Series 63, Series 65

Reading, PA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Tyler Reppert is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Reading, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge and its affiliates since 2013 and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. He is also the owner of TZ Collectibles, a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and institutional features such as advisor transition support and compliance controls.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Jess Y

Series 63, Series 66

Reading, PA

LPL Financial

Jess Yourkavitch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera and Riverview Bank. His current tenure at LPL Financial began in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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