Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Yakima, WA

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 unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering how your other income sources affect your Social Security payments.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age for you to start claiming benefits based on your full financial picture.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how federal taxes and Washington's capital gains tax might influence your Social Security income.
  • Coordination with retirement income. Look for advisors who integrate Social Security decisions with your other retirement income streams to avoid unexpected shortfalls.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Ensure they consider options that maximize benefits for couples, including survivor benefits and spousal claiming strategies.

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Nicholas R

Series 63, Series 66

Yakima, WA

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Nicholas Rogers is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Yakima, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He operates Rogers Financial Group, LLC, and has been affiliated with New York Life insurance Company since 2003. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers multiple program types, including fee-based hourly advice and retirement plan consulting, with the majority of 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

Aubrey H

Series 63, Series 66

Yakima, WA

Edward Jones

Aubrey Holwegner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2013 to 2015. Holwegner holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Yakima, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Family Business General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Gunnar H

Series 66

Yakima, WA

Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, P.L.L.C.

Gunnar Harrison is a financial advisor at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, P.L.L.C. He holds a Series 66 license and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RWZ LLC, Edward Jones, and involvement with Cowlitz County Cannabis Cultivation and Cornertone Pie. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, donor-advised funds, and other business entities, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside AI-enabled research tools and emphasizes diversified asset allocation with specialized portfolio strategies.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Values-based investing
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Matthew D

CFA®, Series 65

Yakima, WA

Tieton Capital Management

Matthew Dhane is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Tieton Capital Management since 2005, where he serves as one of two advisors. The firm manages individual and institutional clients using a fundamentals-based, bottom-up approach focused on small-cap value equities. Tieton Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily through a concentrated Small Cap Value strategy and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth households, foundations, endowments, trusts, pension plans, and select government entities.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Lavon F

Series 66

Yakima, WA

Ameriprise

Lavon Ferguson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Yakima, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Ferguson serves as an assistant baseball coach at Yakima Valley College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm uses a centralized team and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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