Top annuities financial advisors in Williamsport, PA

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 approaching retirement or seeking steady income streams, annuities can offer predictable payouts that last for life or a set period. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully understanding fees, payout options, or how it fits with your overall retirement plan.

  • Payout structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains different payout options, such as fixed, variable, or indexed annuities, and which suits your income needs.
  • Fee transparency. Ask about all costs involved, including surrender charges and administrative fees, to avoid surprises that reduce your returns.
  • Integration with retirement income. Look for advisors who consider how annuities complement Social Security, pensions, and other income sources.
  • State tax considerations. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, check how this impacts your annuity strategy.

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Steven J

Series 66

Williamsport, PA

LPL Financial

Steven Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Williamsport, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, having previously worked at Cetera and First National Bank of PA. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Intrignia Inc. and was involved with the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management technologies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brenda K

Series 63, Series 66

Williamsport, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brenda Krick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is the author of two books published through Christian Faith Publishing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Rhett M

Series 63, Series 65

Williamsport, PA

Morgan Stanley

Rhett Merchant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Williamsport, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Amber P

Series 65

Williamsport, PA

Hudock Capital Group

Amber Pennycoff is a financial advisor with Hudock Capital Group in Williamsport, PA. She holds a Series 65 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hudock Capital Group, she worked at Jersey Shore State Bank and the Williamsport Area School District. Hudock Capital Group provides investment advisory and modular financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, not-for-profit organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.0 billion in client assets using diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, model portfolios, outside managers, and options strategies, and operates under an employee ownership structure.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Jose S

Series 63, Series 65

Williamsport, PA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jose Serra is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Serra serves as an elder board member of the Agape Fellowship of the Mennonite Church, where he helps direct local church activities and finances. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies across multiple platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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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
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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
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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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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
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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

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