Large-firm, social Security optimization financial advisors in Shelton, CT
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 approaching Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the complex rules and timing options that affect your monthly payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.
- Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the optimal age to start benefits based on your full work and earnings history.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they evaluate all available options for you and your spouse to increase total household income.
- Coordination with retirement income. Social Security decisions should fit into your broader retirement cash flow plan, not be made in isolation.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here often have access to specialized tools and teams that support complex Social Security planning scenarios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew W
Series 63, Series 65
Shelton, CT
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Matthew Walsh specializes in Social Security optimization within a large firm in Shelton, CT, offering strategies that consider benefit timing and spousal options to enhance retirement income. His firm supports clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management, using both fundamental and technical analysis, and he brings additional insight from his experience as a tax preparer, which may benefit those seeking integrated retirement and tax planning.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $213,989
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Richard F
Series 63, Series 66
Southbury, CT
Merrill
Richard Fabian's expertise in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, combined with his 11 years at Merrill, equips him to navigate complex benefit timing and spousal options effectively. His focus on values-based investing and experience with executive and founder clients, along with Merrill's large-firm resources, distinguish him from others by offering tailored, socially responsible financial planning with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Christopher A
Series 65, Series 63
Trumbull, CT
Empower Advisory Group
Christopher Allegro specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, supported by 19 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Trumbull, CT with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription pricing, he leverages firm resources integrated with retirement plan services, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive plan integration or fee flexibility.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Michael D
Series 63
Huntington, CT
Ameriprise
Michael Devivo specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, leveraging 33 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for its research-driven, tax-efficient retirement planning. His approach integrates Social Security decisions into broader retirement cash flow plans, supported by Ameriprise's comprehensive advisory and insurance solutions, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive firm resources or experience.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Todd M
Series 65, Series 63
Milford, CT
Equitable Advisors
Todd Murphy specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement in the Shelton, CT area. With 11 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm offering hybrid advisory and brokerage services, he serves high-net-worth baby boomers and provides flexible fee options including asset-based and hourly planning fees.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $570,841
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