Top annuities financial advisors in Sonora, CA

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, you likely want a steady income stream or a way to protect your savings from market ups and downs. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully understanding fees, surrender periods (how long you must keep money invested), or payout options.

  • Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including management and early withdrawal penalties.
  • Payout options. Ask about different income streams, like fixed or variable payments, and which fits your retirement goals.
  • Tax implications. Since California has high income taxes, check how annuity earnings and withdrawals might affect your tax bill.
  • Property tax awareness. Advisors should consider Proposition 13 limits when planning your long-term finances alongside annuities.

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Peter K

Series 63, Series 65

Sonora, CA

Tweddell Goldberg Investment Management

Peter Kendall is a financial advisor at Tweddell Goldberg Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the firm since 2018 following a five-year retirement period. Tweddell Goldberg Investment Management provides fee-only investment advisory and asset management services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and business entities. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach, customized portfolios using no-load or low-load mutual funds and ETFs, and its policy of not accepting proxy-voting authority, leaving voting decisions to clients.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

James Z

Series 66

Sonora, CA

Edward Jones

James Zaiter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sonora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Inheritance planning General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katlyn N

Series 65, Series 63

Sonora, CA

Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC

Katlyn Nielson is a financial advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Partners Advisor Solutions since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Loring Ward. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services mainly to independent registered investment advisors and their clients, offering diversified mutual fund and ETF model portfolios, fixed-income sub-advisory, and retirement plan investment management. The firm manages significant assets with a relatively small advisor base, combining enterprise scale and specialized fiduciary services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicole K

Series 63, Series 66

Sonora, CA

Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC

Nicole Kikugawa is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation prior to her current role. Valley Wealth Strategies advises individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering customized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing over $1.2 billion in assets with a significant portion handled on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Stephen H

ChFC®, Series 63

Sonora, CA

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Stephen Hoversten is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MWA Financial Services Inc. and Modern Woodmen Of America. He is based in Sonora, CA. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing in-house models, third-party managers, and integrated solutions through its affiliates.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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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