Top income planning financial advisors in Seneca, SC

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.

Income planning becomes crucial when you’re preparing to replace your paycheck with retirement income or managing withdrawals to last through your lifetime. Without careful planning, you might withdraw too much too soon or miss out on tax-efficient strategies that preserve your savings.

  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide the order of account withdrawals to balance taxes and longevity.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider state and federal taxes when planning your income streams.
  • Social Security timing. Inquire about strategies for when to start Social Security benefits to maximize your income.
  • Inflation adjustments. Check if they plan for rising costs to keep your income sustainable over time.

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Alexander M

Series 65

Seneca, SC

IQ Capital Strategy LLC

Alexander Medlin is a financial advisor at IQ Capital Strategy LLC with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in two South Carolina-based businesses: A to Z Landscaping, where he is an employee, and A to Z Sanitation, where he is a part-owner. Medlin’s work history includes positions at Wildwood and various other roles dating back to 2016. IQ Capital Strategy LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and charitable organizations, managing approximately $22.6 million. The firm’s investment approach incorporates technical analysis and algorithm-driven trade signals, focusing on capital appreciation with lower volatility through diversified allocations including ETFs, equities, fixed income, futures, and commodities.

Active portfolio management
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Randall H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Seneca, SC

Creative Planning

Randall Hallier is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Creative Planning since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Financial Workshops, LLC, where he develops and delivers retirement-related instructional content. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental tactics such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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John S

Series 63, Series 65

Seneca, SC

Robert Baird & Co.

John Stomberger Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and has been with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1991. He is a member of Families Investments LLC, an entity formed with family members to hold real estate jointly. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include traditional and non-traditional investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ingrid L

Series 63

Seneca, SC

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ingrid Lampe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles alongside traditional products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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W J

CFP®, Series 63

Seneca, SC

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

W Jones is a CFP® certificant with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. He previously worked at Advantage Investment Management and LPL Financial from 2013 to 2017 and has operated Jones Investments since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and co-owner of business ventures including an LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple platforms.

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

Vandana D

Series 66

Dublin, CA

Fidelity

Vandana Devi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Service Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at Fremont Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in their financial goals. Vandana holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in insurance-related financial services. Outside of her professional work, Vandana engages in activities such as cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, traveling, and writing.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Parents
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Kayla W

Series 63, Series 65

Madison, WI

Primerica Advisors

Kayla Wheeler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and has prior experience with Spectrum Brands and Lakeside Foods. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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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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