Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Roanoke Rapids, NC

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 often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years without running out. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short-handed in retirement.

  • Income stream management. Ask how they plan for steady income from Social Security, pensions, and investments to cover your essential expenses.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how withdrawals and income affect your tax situation, especially in a state with flat income tax like North Carolina.
  • Inflation and cost changes. Check if they model rising costs over time, including healthcare and housing, to avoid surprises.
  • Withdrawal strategy. Understand their approach to taking money from different accounts to balance growth and spending needs.

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Elmo C

Series 63, Series 65

Emporia, VA

Guardian Life

Elmo Clary Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Emporia, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2006 and has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Clary serves as president of the Meherrin River Arts Council and is an officer in the Main Street United Methodist Men organization. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning options supported by proprietary and third-party strategies, managing approximately $15 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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James L

Series 66

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Edward Jones

James Lyles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He serves as an elected board member of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and operates a widespread network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Gasburg, VA

Integrity Alliance, LLC

Robert Martini is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Martini Financial Services, Inc. and Madison Avenue Securities, Inc., among other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products through Martini Financial Services. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and access to third-party manager programs and credit solutions.

Annuities ESG / Sustainable investing
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Matthew E

Series 63, Series 65

South Hill, VA

Raymond James Financial

Matthew Elam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Hill, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Benchmark Community Bank, State Farm VP Management Corp, David S Buchanan Jr Insurance Agency, and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Benchmark Financial Solutions, where he assists clients in creating customized investment plans aligned with their risk tolerance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

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

Series 66

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Credit Union Investment Services

Alexander Hoscila is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, based in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He has two years of industry experience and has held roles with State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, and Equitable Advisors. Hoscila also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist and life insurance agent with State Employees' Credit Union and its affiliates. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

General retirement planning Passive / index investing
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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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