Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Tupelo, MS

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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you realize your current savings and income won't cover your future needs, or when you want to make sure your money lasts through retirement. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short later.

  • Income stream planning. Ask how they help create steady income from your savings, not just how to invest.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how changing tax rates in Mississippi might affect your retirement income.
  • Expense forecasting. Look for advisors who model future costs realistically, including healthcare and lifestyle changes.
  • Withdrawal strategy. Understand their approach to taking money out of accounts to minimize taxes and avoid running out too soon.

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William E

Series 66

Tupelo, MS

Merrill

William Enis serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 21 years of investment experience, including 11 years at Merrill and 10 years in trust investments at SunTrust, he provides expertise in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. William holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals and works closely with them one-on-one. In addition to his professional responsibilities, William participates in community volunteering and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Neal C

Series 63, Series 66

Tupelo, MS

STIFEL

Neal Clement is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies based on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Richard H

Series 63, Series 65

Tupelo, MS

Wells Fargo Clearing

Richard Hastings is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lauren N

Series 63, Series 66

Tupelo, MS

Ameriprise

Lauren Norman Fox is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tupelo, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2005. Fox serves on the boards of the Pied Piper Players and the Kiwanis Club and is an ambassador for Plexus health products. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused 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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Paul S

Series 63, Series 66

Tupelo, MS

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Paul Saylors is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Tupelo, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has been involved in an insurance and benefits business as the owner of Saylors Strategic Wealth PLLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, across multiple custody platforms with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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

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