Top annuities financial advisors in Tallahassee, FL

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 a steady income stream, especially in retirement, you need advisors who understand how these contracts fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating annuities as standalone products without considering their impact on taxes, liquidity, and estate plans.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize annuity income for federal tax efficiency.
  • Liquidity planning. Confirm how they balance annuity payouts with your need for accessible funds.
  • Estate considerations. Inquire about strategies to integrate annuities with your inheritance goals and homestead protections.
  • Firm resources. Large-firm advisors may offer access to a wider range of annuity products and research; ask how this benefits your plan.

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Timothy D

Series 63, Series 66

Tallahassee, FL

LPL Financial

Timothy Dean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at firms including Nicholas Brinson, Gary Parsons, and Waddell & Reed Inc. He has also been involved with the Animal Shelter Foundation and served with the Rotary Club of Tallahassee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Tallahassee, FL

Raymond James Financial

William Hilaman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tallahassee, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2006 and leads the RJFS/Hilaman Group office. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor to support public finance work.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Tallahassee, FL

Charles Schwab

Joshua Gravois is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T Rowe Price, Charles Schwab Bank, FirstBank, and service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Stephen A

Series 63, Series 65

Tallahassee, FL

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Stephen Austin is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Guardian Life from 2014 to 2017. Austin is based in Tallahassee, FL. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines a network of independent advisory representatives with access to brokerage services through LPL Financial and offers technology-enhanced portfolio management and estate-planning solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Larry B

Series 65, Series 63

Tallahassee, FL

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Larry Barlow is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he serves as a Unit Field Trainer providing educational services related to insurance and retirement needs. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Wealth management 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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