Top annuities financial advisors in Shelbyville, TN

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 income or protect your savings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances beyond just the contract terms. A common mistake is focusing solely on payout rates without considering how annuities fit into your overall financial plan and tax situation.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your annuity strategy around federal taxes and other local taxes like sales and property tax.
  • Income stream integration. Confirm how they coordinate annuity payouts with your other income sources to avoid gaps or overlaps.
  • Fee structure clarity. Annuities can have complex fees; ensure the advisor explains all costs and how they impact your returns.
  • Suitability assessment. Ask how they determine if an annuity matches your risk tolerance, time horizon, and retirement goals rather than pushing products.

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Rebecca C

Series 66

Shelbyville, TN

Raymond James Financial

Rebecca Carter is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively at Raymond James since 2019, following roles in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is also associated with Feldhaus Investor Services as an associate employee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 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 using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Shelbyville, TN

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Justin Curtis is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Shelbyville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Curtis has been with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and also operates Curtis Financial Group. He serves on the board of a homeowners association and engages in public speaking for New York Life offices. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides advice through various program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing the majority of assets 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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James W

Series 66

Shelbyville, TN

Cetera

James Williams III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Shelbyville, acts as Senior Warden at the Episcopal Church of Redeemer, and is a reserve deputy with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a broad range of investment and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management strategies and program platforms, supported by extensive assets under management and multiple affiliated service providers.

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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Tony W

Series 63, Series 66

Shelbybille, TN

LPL Financial

Tony Wooten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by comprehensive advisor tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer D

Series 63, Series 66

Shelbyville, TN

Edward Jones

Jennifer Dougherty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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