Top annuities financial advisors in Scranton, 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.

If you're considering annuities to secure steady retirement income, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is focusing solely on the payout rates without considering fees, surrender charges, or how the annuity aligns with your income needs.

  • Income stream design. Look for advisors who explain how annuities can provide guaranteed income alongside other retirement sources.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly outline all costs, including management fees and penalties for early withdrawal.
  • Product variety knowledge. Ask about different annuity types and which might suit your risk tolerance and timeline.
  • Tax implications. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, check how they factor this into your planning.

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Susan S

Series 63, Series 65

Scranton, PA

Northeast Advisory Group, LLC

Susan Sariti is a financial advisor with Northeast Advisory Group, LLC in Scranton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company. She is also involved as an insurance agent through Northeast Benefit Administrators, LLC. Northeast Advisory Group provides investment advice to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering asset management, retirement plan services, consulting, and educational programs. The firm utilizes mutual funds and third-party managers, applying the Fi360 Fiduciary Score for due diligence and managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Megan A

Series 66

Scranton, PA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Megan Alpert is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill. Megan also works as a success and fulfillment coach outside of her financial advisory practice. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services including trading and reporting.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Tracy Z

Series 63, Series 65

Scranton, PA

Capital Wealth Investments

Tracy Zullo is a financial advisor with Capital Wealth Investments in Scranton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Mutual Securities, Inc., and currently serves as Managing Director of Zullo Investment Group, a registered investment advisor. Outside of investment advisory, she operates as an independent insurance agent affiliated with several insurance companies. Capital Wealth Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a two-advisor structure managing a high client load and utilizes multiple sub-advisors and strategies including borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Retirement income strategy Elder care planning Income planning Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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David G

Series 63, Series 65

Scranton, PA

Morgan Stanley

David Grudkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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Conor M

Series 66

Scranton, PA

Merrill

Conor Malone is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, corporations, and non-profits to provide a comprehensive financial strategy using a long-term, disciplined investing approach. Conor develops personalized financial strategies through a consistent process that involves listening to client concerns, strategy development, and implementation, with ongoing communication and collaboration with clients and their professional advisors. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA). Conor also has FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is licensed in Pennsylvania for various insurance products. He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University. In his community, Conor volunteers with the Rotary Club of Scranton and Friendly Sons of Lackawanna County. He enjoys rowing at Harvey’s Lake Rowing Club and resides in South Abington, Pennsylvania with his wife Ellen and their children. Conor focuses on helping clients achieve goals related to retirement, education, giving, and confidence in their financial strategies through a goals-based investment process.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting Young Families Mid-Career Professionals Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
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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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