Large-firm, retirement income strategy financial advisors in Wisconsin
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 be approaching retirement with a mix of income sources like pensions, Social Security, and savings, and need a plan that balances them effectively. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook how to sequence withdrawals or manage tax impacts, which can reduce your income over time. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams, which can benefit complex retirement situations.
- Income sequencing insight. Ask how they prioritize withdrawals from different accounts to maximize your income and minimize taxes.
- Pension integration. Confirm their experience working with Wisconsin's public pension systems and how they factor these into your overall plan.
- Tax-aware planning. Look for advisors who consider tax brackets and timing to avoid unnecessary tax hits during retirement.
- Longevity risk management. Check how they plan for your income to last through potentially long retirement years, including strategies for unexpected expenses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Glenn H
CFP®, Series 63
Stevens Point, WI
Edward Jones
Glenn Helminiak specializes in retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Wisconsin clients balance pensions, Social Security, and savings for effective income sequencing and tax-aware planning. With 25 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers seasoned guidance and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kelsey B
Series 63, Series 65
Madison, WI
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Kelsey Berndt's 17 years of experience and focus on retirement income strategy make her well-equipped to help Wisconsin clients manage income sequencing and tax-aware planning for retirement. Working at Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm with access to diverse resources and sub-advisors, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving a broad client base including trusts and retirement plans, which may provide more comprehensive support than smaller firms.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Collin G
Series 66
New Franken, WI
Equitable Advisors
Collin Goldschmidt specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited to help Wisconsin clients approaching retirement balance income sources like pensions and savings. With 23 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm offering diverse financial planning and asset management services, he serves high-net-worth Baby Boomers and provides flexible fee options ranging from hourly planning to asset-based fees.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Jacob U
Series 66
Onalaska, WI
Commonwealth Financial Network
Jacob Udermann specializes in retirement income strategy within a large firm, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management that can help optimize income sequencing and tax-aware planning. Based in Onalaska, WI, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, supported by Commonwealth Financial Network's extensive resources and proprietary model portfolios, which may benefit clients with complex retirement needs compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $568,323
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Aaron B
Series 66
Waukesha, WI
Merrill
Aaron Berglin's extensive 25 years of experience at Merrill Lynch equips him to handle complex retirement income strategies, including tax-aware planning and pension integration relevant to Wisconsin clients. His background as a Naval Academy graduate and military veteran, combined with his Series 66 designation and CFP® certification, distinguishes him from others by offering disciplined, comprehensive wealth management tailored to mid-career professionals and high earners.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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