Top retirement withdrawal strategies financial advisors in Watertown, WI

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 need a retirement withdrawal strategies advisor if you're planning how to draw income from your savings without running out of money too soon. A common mistake is withdrawing too much early on, which can jeopardize your financial security later in retirement.

  • Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they prioritize which accounts to draw from first to balance taxes and longevity.
  • Pension integration. Confirm how they incorporate public pension benefits into your overall income plan.
  • Market risk management. Look for strategies that adjust withdrawals based on market performance to avoid depleting assets in downturns.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider how withdrawals affect your tax bracket and Medicare premiums.

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Michael W

CFP®, Series 63

Watertown, WI

Ameriprise

Michael Williams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Williams serves on the Board of Directors for Buckets for Hunger, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and personalized recommendation reports.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Watertown, WI

Commonwealth Financial Network

William Oswald is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Watertown, WI. Oswald is a 50% owner of Oswald Konz Financial Group, an entity created for securities business, and co-owns OKG Properties, LLC, which operates the building housing his branch office. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, while offering advisors access to a broad range of securities and insurance products alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Craig S

CFP®, Series 66

Watertown, WI

OSAIC

Craig Schnuelle is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Schnuelle is involved in local community leadership as President of the Palmyra Lions Club and Chair of the Village of Palmyra zoning appeals board, and he volunteers at regional track meets. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies across a variety of investment types.

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

Marie S

CFP®, EA

Watertown, WI

Entirement Financial Planning LLC

Hello and welcome to Entirement Financial Planning LLC, we are so glad you're here! Entirement is your passport to financial planning that’s effective and enjoyable! We're a virtual fee-only financial advisory firm that provides tax-efficient planning for your life today as well as your retirement and investment management. Our specialty is to help you with your entire financial life as your Chief Entirement Financial Officer. What does that mean? It means we take a comprehensive approach to your financial picture- investments, taxes, insurance, financial goals, estate planning, and anything that is top of mind for you. Our services depends on your needs and can include: Comprehensive financial planning for today Comprehensive retirement planning Tax-Coordinated Portfolios (tax-efficient asset location) Tax planning advice Risk Management-life insurance, disability, long-term care, etc. Estate Planning Coordination Retirement Income Distribution Planning Education on all topics along the way Ready to learn more? Please check out our website to schedule a complimentary financial review or give us a call at (262) 207-4353. We look forward to meeting you.

Wealth management General tax planning General retirement planning Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Erin S

Series 66

Watertown, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Erin Stai is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Watertown, WI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role at Thrivent, she worked at Honey Acres Inc and Seljan Company. She serves as a board member for Cornerstone of Grace, a nonprofit supporting women and children, and the Educational Foundation of Watertown, which promotes educational opportunities in the local school district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Business ownership considerations
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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

Ronald D

Series 63, Series 66

Darien, CT

Merrill

Ronald Dragotta is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in retirement benefit consulting and personalized wealth management strategies. With over 27 years of industry experience, he adopts a goals-based approach to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives by utilizing professional asset managers and investment platforms. Ronald focuses on Merrill's 401(k) Retirement Plan platform and provides services to local communities and organizations. He works closely with a team within his office and leverages the resources of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver active and dedicated service. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Ronald spends time with his wife Linda, an elementary school teacher, and their two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. They enjoy outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Ronald is also involved in volunteering with community organizations.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Divorce financial planning
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Charleen M

Series 66

Brighton, MI

Foguth Wealth Management, LLC.

Charleen Maune is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC and White Glove, among others. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing over $1 billion with a multi-advisor team. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Roth conversion strategy
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Nicholas S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lehi, UT

Telos Partners LLC

Nicholas Stecklein is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Telos Partners LLC in Lehi, Utah. His prior experience includes roles at DFPG Investments, Diversify Wealth Management, Advantage Tax and Planning, and North Capital Investment Technology. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in tax preparation through Advantage Tax and Planning. Telos Partners serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses with investment management, financial planning, family office consulting, and related services. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach combining passive and active strategies, often incorporating client values and ESG preferences into portfolio construction.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing
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Robert S

CFA®

Canton, OH

Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management

Robert Szeles is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to joining Beese Fulmer, he gained experience at Federated Hermes and PNC Capital Advisors. Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines fundamental company analysis with macroeconomic cycle review and a proprietary model-portfolio framework tailored to client risk tolerance and goals, with a focus on dividend-paying equities and shorter-duration fixed income for income-dependent clients.

Income planning Wealth management Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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