Marlene Grimes Stokes

Retirement Isn’t an Ending — It’s Your Next Great Adventure.
But adventures need a plan. With S&S Wealth Advisors, you’ll move forward with confidence, knowing your future is protected, your legacy is secure, and your goals are within reach.
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Services

What I do

We offer everything from retirement planning, insurance, to annuities and everything in between under a single window.
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01.

Retirement Planning: How Will I Live Comfortably?

  • Lifetime Income Strategies
  • Social SecurityClaiming Strategies
  • Tax-Reduction Strategies
02.

Estate Planning: What Happens to My Assets?

  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Last Wills & Testament
  • Advance Directives
  • Financial & Healthcare POAs.
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03.

Annuities: How Can I Secure Guranteed Income?

  • Fixed Indexed
  • Fixed
  • Immediate
  • Multi-Year Guarantee
04.

Risk Management & Life Insurance: How do I Protect it All?

  • Term
  • Whole
  • IUL’s (Indexed Universal Life)
  • Medicare
  • Long-term Care (LTC)
  • Supplemental Coverage
  • Risk Management (General Advisory)
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Retire with Confidence.

Planning Process

Our three-step planning process works to help identify and implement suitable financial strategies for helping our clients meet their needs and achieve their goals and objectives for retirement.

Start Smart

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Apply Discipline

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Communicate Progress

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Why Choose Me

Reasons to Choose S&S Wealth Advisors

Because retirement shouldn’t be confusing, lonely, or stressful.
Our clients come to us when they’re tired of mixed advice, unclear strategies, or cookie-cutter plans that don’t fit their goals.
We bring clarity, structure, and ongoing partnership—so you can look forward to your next adventure with confidence.

Personalized Guidance

Every plan is built around your story—not just your numbers.

Proven Process

Decades of experience distilled into a clear, three-step path to financial independence.

Transparent Partnership

No hidden agendas or jargon—just honest conversations and proactive support.

We Guarantee

the Security of your Principal Investment & Growth of Funds - No Risk Involved!

Our Three-Step Planning Process

We help identify and implement the right financial strategies so you can confidently meet your retirement goals.

Step 1 - Start Smart
Step 2 - Apply Discipline
Step 3 - Communicate Progress

Start Smart

Get a clear understanding of your financial life and goals. We analyze your assets, risk tolerance, and future needs to build a solid foundation for your retirement strategy.

Six Fundamental Considerations

  • Longevity: Outliving assets due to longer life.
  • Liquidity: Limited access to assets for emergencies.
  • Inflation: Rising costs reducing your purchasing power.
  • Market: Value fluctuations in your investments.
  • Mortality: Financial changes after loss of a spouse.
  • Taxes: Tax impact on income and legacy assets.

Apply Discipline

We design a retirement strategy that helps optimize your wealth and protect your finances, keeping your goals and objectives at the forefront.

  • College Funding: Support education with smart life insurance plans.
  • Income Planning: Create dependable income for lifelong security.
  • Long-Term Care: Plan early to protect independence and dignity.
  • Estate Planning: Protect your estate from unnecessary taxation.
  • Social Security: Maximize benefits in retirement.
  • Tax Planning: Build tax-efficient strategies for flexibility later.

Communicate Progress

We ensure transparency of your income plan through ongoing communication and proactive support throughout our relationship.

  • Annual Reviews
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Client Portal
  • Educational Events
  • Client Gatherings
Resources

Featured Financial Articles.

Testimonials

What My Clients Say?

Marlene at S&S helped us create a personalised retirement plan that gives us peace of mind. Her expertise and attention to detail made all the difference
Sarah & John D.
I was overwhelmed by estate planning, but Marlene made it simple and stress-free. I now feel confident about things getting taken care of in the future!
Emily T.
After losing my husband, Marlene helped me get my life back on track. Her support and guidance gave me the confidence to move forward.
Linda R.
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