Top annuities financial advisors in Waycross, GA

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 might consider an annuities advisor if you're looking to secure a steady income stream for retirement or want to protect your savings from market ups and downs. Without focused expertise, it's easy to pick products that don't align with your income needs or expose you to unnecessary fees.

  • Income stream design. Ask how they tailor annuity payouts to match your retirement spending goals and timing.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm they clearly explain all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees.
  • Product suitability. Ensure they evaluate different annuity types to find one that fits your risk tolerance and tax situation.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since retirement income exclusions can reduce taxes for older residents, check how they incorporate this into your annuity planning.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

Want help finding the right advisor?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

user avatar

Paul W

Series 66

Waycross, GA

OSAIC

Paul Walker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Parable Financial Network and supervises the financial secretary for First Assembly of God church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms.

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

Ethan L

Series 66

Waycross, GA

LPL Financial

Ethan Lowman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at John Colegrove, Inc., Erik Thompson Financial Strategies, LLC, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies delivered through a large network of advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
user avatar

Roy S

Series 66

Waycross, GA

Cape Investment Advisory, Inc.

Roy Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. and American Global Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Edward Jones and one year at Paragon Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as a regional client manager supporting and educating defined contribution plan participants through ACCG’s retirement solutions. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, using a process that incorporates client objectives and risk tolerance with data-driven asset allocation strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
user avatar

Kella B

Series 66

Waycross, GA

Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC

Kella Bell is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, she worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc., and she has over a decade of experience as a partner at BYRT CPAs, LLC, where she specializes in tax preparation and planning. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary of Southeast Bolt Company, a hardware store owned by her family, assisting occasionally with bookkeeping. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a range of investment products and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Justin D

CFP®, Series 66

Waycross, GA

Edward Jones

Justin Dixon is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Waycross, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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
user avatar

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

Advisors focused on

Popular in Waycross, GA

Find advisors by type

Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.

Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)