Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Rochelle, IL

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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your future income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently lower your lifetime Social Security income.

  • Claiming strategy expertise. Look for advisors who explain how different claiming ages and spousal benefits affect your total payout.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Confirm they consider how Social Security fits with your other income sources to avoid unexpected tax or cash flow issues.
  • Understanding Illinois specifics. Since Illinois doesn't tax retirement income, ask how they leverage this in your overall plan.
  • Long-term benefit modeling. Ensure they use projections that account for life expectancy and potential changes in Social Security rules.

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Scott C

Series 66

Rochelle, IL

LPL Financial

Scott Coutts is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Spring Valley City Bank, Mautino's Distribution, and Central Bank Illinois, where he also serves as a Trust Administrator Officer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Bradley S

Series 66

Rochelle, IL

Edward Jones

Bradley Stojan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

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

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Peyton, CO

Kisher Capital, LLC

James Hanley is a financial advisor at Kisher Capital, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations. His prior roles include positions at Envoy Advisory Inc., Edward Jones, and USAA financial services. Kisher Capital serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as self-directed pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through proprietary portfolio models that integrate faith-based screens, factor tilts, leveraged and buffered ETFs, and AI-driven tools within a wrap fee program structure.

Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Religious/faith focused
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Nathan H

Series 65

Davis Junction, IL

Haas Trade Advisors LLC

Nathan Haas is the principal of Haas Trade Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as service in both the Tennessee and Illinois Army National Guards. Haas also operates a separate financial-coaching business alongside his advisory work. Haas Trade Advisors LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individual clients, focusing on budgeting, cash flow, risk management, and long-term asset allocation. The firm emphasizes a fundamental analysis approach with a buy-and-hold strategy, delivering advice primarily through virtual meetings and an online portal without acting as a discretionary manager.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Edward C

Series 63, Series 65

Edmond, IL

Cetera

Edward Carey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his own CPA tax accounting practice since 1979. Carey has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2000. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

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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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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