Top annuities financial advisors in Torrington, 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 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, payout options, or how it fits into your overall financial plan.

  • Payout structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains income options, like fixed or variable payments, and how they match your cash flow needs.
  • Fee transparency. Ask about all costs involved, including surrender charges or administrative fees, to avoid surprises.
  • Integration with estate plans. Given Torrington's high wealth concentration, check how advisors coordinate annuities with estate and gift tax strategies.
  • Firm size impact. Large-firm advisors may offer more product variety, while independent ones might provide more personalized product choices.

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James T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Torrington, CT

Barron Financial Group, LLP

James Thibault is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Barron Financial Group, LLP since 2006. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2006 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community and nonprofit organizations, including serving as President of the Goshen Land Trust and Vice President of the Torrington Historical Society. Barron Financial Group, LLP serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, financial planning, and held-away account management, employing multiple investment strategies and emphasizing participant education and proprietary momentum-based asset allocation.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan A

Series 63, Series 65

Torrington, CT

LPL Financial

Jonathan Andrews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with People's Securities, Inc. since 2014 and joined LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Gary N

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Torrington, CT

Edward Jones

Gary Nicksa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Torrington, CT, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Gilbert G

Series 63

Torrington, CT

UBS Financial Services

Gilbert Garceau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Torrington, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client plans.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Christopher W

Series 63, Series 65

Torrington, CT

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Christopher Woodhouse is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Torrington Savings Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Webster Bank. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm is known for its extensive network of investment adviser representatives and its predominately non-discretionary asset management approach.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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