Independent, annuities financial advisors in Vermont
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 steady income or protect your savings from market swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is treating annuities like simple investments, overlooking fees, surrender charges, or payout options that can affect your long-term benefits. Independent advisors here operate without ties to specific insurance companies, which can help you explore a wider range of annuity products.
- Fee structure clarity. Confirm how they charge for annuity advice and whether any commissions influence their recommendations.
- Payout option expertise. Ask how they evaluate different income streams, like lifetime payments or period certain options, to fit your retirement goals.
- Surrender charge awareness. Understand how they help you navigate penalties if you need to access funds early or change contracts.
- Product variety. Check if they consider fixed, variable, and indexed annuities to match your risk tolerance and income needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steven M
Series 66
Rutland, VT
Greenhill Financial Partners
Steven Morneau's 17 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to guide clients through annuities with a focus on divorce financial planning, ensuring tailored income solutions. Operating independently at Greenhill Financial Partners in Montpelier, VT, he offers fee structures including a 1.25% AUM fee and hourly rates, emphasizing long-term, goal-based strategies and client education, which may appeal to those seeking comprehensive, non-discretionary advisory services beyond just annuities.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $255,858
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Henry P
CFP®, Series 65
Ferrisburgh, VT
Veteran Wealth Planning
Henry Preston specializes in annuities and operates independently in Vermont, offering a flat-fee structure that ranges from $250 to $10,000 quarterly, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing. With a CFP® certification and experience serving military, veterans, and expatriates, he brings a unique perspective, combining a discretionary investment approach focused on passive ETFs and modern portfolio theory, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,671,832
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Christopher D
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
S Burlington, VT
Stage 2 Planning Partners LLC
Christopher Douglass specializes in annuities and brings 31 years of experience to clients in Vermont, offering independent advice through Stage 2 Planning Partners LLC. His firm serves individuals and business owners with portfolio management and pension consulting, using a documented Investment Policy Statement and a long-term trading approach, while charging a flat financial planning fee up to $5,000 and hourly rates between $100 and $425, which may appeal to those seeking transparent fee structures.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $341,134
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Mark D
Series 65, Series 63
Stowe, VT
Great Diamond Partners, LLC
Mark Doehla specializes in annuities and offers independent advice in Vermont, helping clients navigate complex payout options and surrender charges. His firm, Great Diamond Partners, serves high-net-worth individuals with a variety of investment approaches and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid commission-based models.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,510,084
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Carmel F
Series 63, Series 65
Dorset, VT
Bay Colony Advisors
Carmel Furtado specializes in annuities and retirement plans for business owners, making her well-suited to help clients in Vermont seeking steady income solutions. With 13 years of experience and a flat-fee, independent advisory model at Bay Colony Advisors, she offers a fundamentally driven investment approach and serves high-net-worth families and institutional plans, distinguishing her through comprehensive retirement and family-office services.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $525,100
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