Top social Security optimization financial advisors in South Portland, ME

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.

You might seek a Social Security optimization advisor when you're nearing retirement and want to maximize your benefits without risking penalties or reduced payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently lower your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work and earnings history.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they understand how to coordinate benefits between you and your spouse to increase total household income.
  • Impact on other income. Check if they consider how Social Security claiming affects taxes and Medicare premiums, especially important in healthcare planning.
  • Coordination with retirement plans. See if they integrate Social Security decisions with your overall retirement income sources for a balanced approach.

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Zeke H

Series 66

South Portland, ME

VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Zeke Hall is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in South Portland, ME, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Voya since 2020 and previously held roles at Financial Benefits Services Corp and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies with an emphasis on client-approved, non-discretionary relationships.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired
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James B

Series 66

Portland, ME

LPL Financial

James Branscombe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Portland, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NBT Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

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

Jennifer K

Series 66

South Portland, ME

Edward Jones

Jennifer Kimborowicz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in South Portland, ME. She holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience, including eight years at Hannaford prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sandra B

Series 63, Series 66

South Portland, ME

Cetera

Sandra Bailey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2010 and is also associated with Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Outside of advisory work, she provides notary services for existing Cetera clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

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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Peter V

Series 65

South Portland, ME

Abington Investment Group, LLC

Peter Van Dessel is a financial advisor with Abbington Investment Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Abbington Investment Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of the E.S.B. Pension Plan in Dublin, Ireland. Abbington Investment Group provides discretionary asset management services primarily to high net-worth individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pensions, and corporations. The firm employs a macro-driven investment approach focused on managing portfolio volatility and invests across inflation-linked bonds, real assets, international equities, and managed futures, managing client assets entirely in-house.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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