Top social Security optimization financial advisors in West Lafayette, IN

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 need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering penalties or reducing your future income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering spousal and survivor options, which can significantly lower your lifetime income.

  • Claiming strategy nuances. Ask how they tailor your claiming age and sequence to your unique work history and family situation.
  • Coordination with other income. Confirm they consider how Social Security interacts with your pensions, investments, and tax bracket.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Ensure they evaluate all available benefits for you and your spouse to avoid leaving money on the table.
  • State tax impact. Since Indiana has a flat income tax and lower living costs, check how they factor this into your overall retirement budget.

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Joshua L

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

Banker Investment Group

Joshua Loggins is a financial advisor with Banker Investment Group in West Lafayette, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and accumulating 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Banker Investment Group since 2016 and previously was with PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a baseball instruction business and acts as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and health insurance. Banker Investment Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and engages in strategies including options, short sales, and margin transactions, with a distinctive use of borrowing and active portfolio leverage uncommon among supported firms.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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David K

Series 63

West Fafayette, IN

Stonex Advisors Inc.

David Klemme is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wrp Investments, Inc. and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Klemme Farms. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, employing multiple account structures and model-based solutions through various platforms and third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing

Morgan B

CFP®, Series 66

West Lafayette, IN

Edward Jones

Morgan Bonifazi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in West Lafayette, IN, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones since 2018, as well as positions at DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats, the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, Cruz Investments & Wealth Management, The Ohio State University, and Graeter's Ice Cream. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large national network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Business ownership considerations Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner LGBTQIA
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Stocksick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following nine years at VOYA Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Christy R

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

Thrivent Investment Management

Christy Robertson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Northwestern Mutual and State Farm Insurance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping those services separate.

Business ownership considerations
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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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
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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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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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