Flat-fee, social Security optimization financial advisors in Willimantic, CT
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 Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the complex rules and timing options that affect your monthly payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.
Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay upfront without surprises.
- Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your work history and spouse's records.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how Social Security income interacts with your other income and tax brackets.
- Coordination with retirement plans. Look for advisors who integrate Social Security decisions with your overall retirement income sources.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lazarus R
Series 66
Mansfield, CT
Empower Advisory Group
Lazarus Regueiro specializes in Social Security optimization with a flat-fee structure, offering one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. Based in Mansfield, CT, he brings five years of experience and works with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans and integrated financial planning, which may provide a broader context for coordinating Social Security with overall retirement income.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Raymond S
PFS™, Series 63, Series 66
East Hampton, CT
Narrow Path Guidance, LLC
Raymond Serra Jr. specializes in Social Security optimization with 11 years of experience and offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, making him suitable for clients seeking clear upfront costs. His firm, Narrow Path Guidance, emphasizes passive, tax-efficient investing with indexed funds and ETFs, and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, differentiating him from advisors with narrower client focuses.
Experience: 12 years
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Philip M
Series 66
Mansfield Center, CT
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner
Philip Maliniak specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Willimantic, CT maximize their benefits with flat-fee financial planning. With 19 years of experience and affiliation with United Planners Financial Services, a large firm offering an open-architecture platform and non-discretionary asset management, he serves established professionals and negotiates fees individually, providing tailored guidance compared to other advisors.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $410,135
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