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Georgia Residents Gain Access to Expert Social Security Guidance Through RSSA® Network

Ford Stokes, RSSA®, MBA Among Just 24 Certified Analysts in Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – Sept. 10, 2025 – The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA®), the nation’s leading professional organization for Social Security education and certification, announced that Georgia residents now have increased access to highly trained experts to help navigate their Social Security benefits.

Ford Stokes, RSSA®, MBA, President of Active Wealth Management and host of the Retirement Results radio show, is one of just 24 Registered Social Security Analysts in the state of Georgia. Stokes is certified to provide personalized Social Security income planning and analysis, helping retirees and pre-retirees make the most informed claiming decisions possible.

“With fewer Social Security offices and reduced staffing nationwide, Georgians need trusted professionals to step in and provide clarity,” said Martha Shedden, President and Co-Founder of NARSSA. “RSSAs like Ford Stokes are filling that gap by delivering expert, accessible, and actionable advice.”

Services Available to Georgians

Registered Social Security Analysts across Georgia can provide:

  • Personalized claiming strategies for retirement, spousal, survivor, dependent, and disability benefits.

  • Verification and analysis of monthly, annual, and lifetime benefits under different filing options.

  • Guidance for complex cases, including divorce, multiple marriages, and earnings test scenarios.

  • Support for SSA communications, including help interpreting letters, verifying eligibility, and preparing disputes or appeals.

  • Education and planning for business owners, families, and individuals navigating retirement.

About NARSSA

Founded in 2017, NARSSA® is transforming the way Americans approach Social Security. Through its RSSA Roadmap® software—often described as the “TurboTax Live for Social Security”—and its nationwide team of certified professionals, NARSSA ensures that individuals and families receive every dollar in benefits they’ve earned.

To book an appointment with Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA, please visit https://calendly.com/fordstokes or call the Active Wealth Management Headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA at (770) 685-1777 or toll free at 1-888-814-0304.