Top annuities financial advisors in Winchester, TN

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 considering annuities to secure a steady income stream or protect your savings from market swings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is choosing an annuity without fully grasping fees, surrender periods, or payout options, which can limit your flexibility or reduce returns.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains all costs, including management fees and penalties, so you know what you’re paying over time.
  • Payout option expertise. Ask how they help select between lifetime income, fixed periods, or lump-sum options based on your financial goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since Tennessee doesn’t tax investment income, see how they focus on federal taxes and other local taxes that affect your annuity’s net benefit.
  • Suitability for your timeline. Ensure they consider your retirement horizon and liquidity needs to avoid locking funds longer than you can afford.

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Gabriel T

CFP®

Winchester, TN

Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC

Gabriel Talley is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Abound Wealth Management, and Preston & Cleveland Wealth Management. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering services such as portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and financial consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Melissa B

Series 63, Series 65

Winchester, TN

LPL Financial

Melissa Bass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winchester, Tennessee. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Bass has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and concurrently serves as a Senior Financial Services Officer at Ascend Federal Credit Union since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Mark W

Series 63, Series 65

Tullahoma, TN

Aurelius Family Office, LLC

Mark Witaschek is a financial advisor at Aurelius Family Office, LLC in Tullahoma, TN, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Aurelius since 2021 and previously at McLean Asset Management Corporation from 2009 to 2022. Aurelius Family Office provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a discretionary investment process based on modern portfolio theory, factor-based and quantitative analysis, using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative vehicles.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired Established Professionals

Jonas H

Series 66

Winchester, TN

Edward Jones

Jonas Harmond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John D

Series 65

Winchester, TN

ValueWealth Services, LLC

John Dixon is a financial advisor at ValueWealth Services, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Cosey Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Dixon is an independent insurance agent and co-owns a family farm involved in beekeeping, hay, and poultry. ValueWealth Services, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select institutional accounts. The firm uses a multi-factor investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, implementing portfolios with mutual funds, equities, ETFs, structured notes, and options tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Income planning Options & derivatives strategies
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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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