Top social Security optimization financial advisors in St. Marys, PA

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 if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your future income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering spousal and survivor options, which can significantly lower your lifetime Social Security income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your full earnings history and life expectancy.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they evaluate all available Social Security options for couples, including how to coordinate benefits between spouses.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania, check how they factor this into your overall retirement income plan.
  • Coordination with other income. Inquire how they integrate Social Security decisions with your other retirement income sources to optimize your cash flow.

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Luke H

CFP®, Series 66

St. Mary's, PA

STIFEL

Luke Hoffman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Stifel with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at G&A Financial, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services prior to joining Stifel in 2022. Hoffman serves on the boards of Elcam Inc., a nonprofit providing job coaching for special needs individuals, and the Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys, where he also acts as treasurer. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Aaron B

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Marys, PA

OSAIC

Aaron Bleggi is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and CPI Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he manages multiple real estate ventures in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, including residential rental properties and development projects aimed at creating affordable housing for seniors and disadvantaged groups. OSAIC serves a diverse client base comprising retail and institutional investors through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and offering access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dylan M

Series 66, Series 63

Saint Marys, PA

Ameriprise

Dylan Mancuso is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., and CNB Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Six Point Studios LLC, a publishing company focused on online applications. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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William B

Series 63, Series 65

St Marys, PA

Edward Jones

William Boylan Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St Marys, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 strategies, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Saint Marys, PA

Cetera

Quinn Cunningham is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and KPMG, as well as ongoing involvement with Geci and Associates, PC, where he provides accounting and business consulting services. He is also a member of the Troia e Provincia di Foggia Social Club, a charitable organization that engages in fundraising activities to support families in need. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

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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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 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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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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