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Westport
has
11
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to
choose from and
82
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Westport, Connecticut
have an average of
25
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of financial
advisors in
Westport, Connecticut
mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free
match service to compare financial advisors near you in
Westport, Connecticut.
| Qualified Financial Advisors in Westport, Connecticut | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
| Peter Scholtz
SCHOLTZ & COMPANY 107 Elm Street, Four Stamford Plaza, 5th Floor, Stamford, CT 06902 |
30 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
| Charles Helme
BH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 777 W Putnam Ave. 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830 |
30 | 105,000,000 | $500000 | Fee-Only |
| Paul Schatz
HERITAGE CAPITAL, LLC 1 Bradley Road, Suite 202, Woodbridge, CT 06525 |
32 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Paresh B. Shah
CFP® PARESHAH PARTNERS LLC 960 South Broadway, Suite 115-B, Hicksville, NY 11801 |
26 | 350 million | None | Not Specified |
| Michael Thompson
LPL FINANCIAL 110 Washington Ave. 3rd Floor, North Haven, CT 06473 |
21 | $45000000 | 25000 | Fee-Based |
| Creative Financial Planning
CFP®, AIF®, ChFC® CREATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING INC 101 S Broadway, South Nyack, NY 10960 |
38 | $170M | $500,000 | Fee-Only |
| Altfest Personal Wealth Management
CPA, CFP®, CFA®, ChFC® ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT 445 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022 |
Not Disclosed | 1500000000 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
| Personal Capital
PERSONAL CAPITAL ---, Prince, NY 10012 |
11 | $22,400,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
| Farther
FARTHER FINANCE, LLC Four World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich St, Ste 2946, New York, NY 10007 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | $500,000 | Not Specified |
| Frank Lepore
BLEAKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP 100 Passaic Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfield, NJ 07004 |
21 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
| Coastal Wealth Management
CPA, CFP®, CMFC®, CRPC®, APMA®, CFA® COASTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT 56 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355 |
22 | 815000000 | 500,000 | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 873183
Firm CRD# 107363
Series 7, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
107 Elm Street,
Four Stamford Plaza, 5th Floor,
Stamford,
CT
06902
Phone Number
203-714-9900
Peter Scholtz is the President, Founder, and lead Portfolio Manager at Scholtz & Company, LLC. Peter founded Scholtz & Company in 1994 and has over 30 years of professional investment experience. Following three years (1974-77) at Bankers Trust in New York, Peter attended Columbia Business School in 1978. After receiving his MBA, Peter joined Smith Barney where he worked for 15 years. At Smith Barney, Peter started in Institutional Equity Sales before becoming a Portfolio Manager after several years. In 1986, Peter was part of the initial team to create a customized, individually managed high net worth service which eventually grew to seven portfolio managers that invested over one billion dollars. While at Smith Barney, Peter developed some quantitative models in 1991 that represent the first investment quantitative work ever done at Smith Barney. These models focused on earnings estimate revisions, earnings surprises and relative stock strength. These models today are used for screening stock ideas for investigation. Peter graduated with a BS degree in economics from Ohio Wesleyan in 1974 and an MBA from Columbia University in 1979. Additionally, Peter Scholtz has passed several licensing exams including the Series 65, 63, 7, and 5. Peter currently lives in Darien, Connecticut with his wife of over 35 years. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, fishing, swimming and spending time with his three children and four grandchildren.
Scholtz & Company is an investment management firm which provides customized investment services to individuals and institutions. Specifically, Scholtz & Company manages its clients' individual investment accounts to help build and maintain a bright financial future. At Scholtz & Company, we are committed to building lifelong client relationships by providing exceptional service, personalized portfolios and superior long-term performance. These are goals we have been successfully achieving since our firms beginning.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Financial Planning for Individuals
Qualifications
CRD# 712007
Firm CRD# 152117
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
777 W Putnam Ave. 3rd Floor,
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Phone Number
203-987-6227
Charles Helme joined BH Asset Management as Managing Director of Investments in 2010 and leads the investment and research areas of the firm. From 2002 to 2010, Mr. Helme was Senior Portfolio Manager of Pinnacle Associates, Ltd, in New York, where he managed portfolios for corporations, endowments, universities, pensions, and high-net-worth individuals across several high-alpha investment strategies. For seven years prior to joining Pinnacle, Mr. Helme was Managing Director of Investments at Carret and Company LLC, acting as Portfolio Manager to both institutions and high-net-worth individuals. From 1988 to 1995, Mr. Helme rose to Senior Investment Officer and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee at Republic National Bank (now HSBC, USA). At the bank and various holding company subsidiaries, Mr. Helme was responsible for all Trust and Investment Management portfolio investments for separate accounts and several mutual fund strategies. Previously, he was Vice President of Investments for Moran Asset Management, a leading investment counselor and mutual fund advisor. He began his career in 1980 at Ernst & Company, New York Stock Exchange, and American Stock Exchange Specialists. Mr. Helme graduated from New York University Stern School of Business. He is active in a variety of local charitable and community organizations.
We are a registered investment advisor, meaning we are held to a fiduciary standard and must always put your interests first. We provide unbiased advice, employ an open architecture approach, and only charge flat fees. We are transparent and maintain frequent communication with our clients. With over 30 years of fund management experience, we offer the most sophisticated investment techniques.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Annuities, Insurance Planning
Qualifications
CRD# 2241878
Compensation/Fee Hourly, Based on Assets
Office Location
1 Bradley Road,
Suite 202,
Woodbridge,
CT
06525
Phone Number
203-389-3553
Paul Schatz, Founder, and President of Heritage Capital has a wealth of experience investing in equities, fixed income, options, and futures. While he is best known for his equity index and precious metals models, his technical driven strategies have taken him into other asset classes as well. Paul is a recognized pioneer and expert in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) field, having employed them in his work since 1994. Additionally, he has consulted for many of today's ETF purveyors on new product development and is a highly sought after speaker in the field.
Heritage Capital, LLC is an award-winning personal investment management firm dedicated to growing your portfolio and protecting your assets as we work as a team to achieve your lifetime financial goals. With a focus on long-term planning for your comfortable retirement and your family's education needs, we provide you the peace of mind that comes from entrusting your financial future to experienced, educated, and trustworthy professionals.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
CRD# 4727940
Firm CRD# 131167
Series 7, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
960 South Broadway, Suite 115-B,
Hicksville,
NY
11801
Phone Number
516-268-3446
Paresh Shah is a Wealth Strategist since 1996, helping individuals and businesses across the US to co-create innovative financial strategies that protect for today and build for tomorrow. Paresh is licensed to educate CPAs (CPE presenter) as they guide their clients on Investments, Life, Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance. He specializes in Pension & Profit-Sharing Plans, Asset Protection, Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning. Paresh was also the co-host and speaker of a new talk show "Your Money - Your Taxes" for the South Asian channel - ITV Gold. Long Island Business News awarded Paresh "2016 Honoree - Diversity in Business Award". Paresh is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table for the past 15 years and a "Top of the Table" member for the last 3 years. Paresh graduated as a Chemical Engineer (honors graduate) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur, India. His keen sense of professionalism and community service has kept him active in India as well as the United States. He supports Health-Care and Education Initiatives for the financially challenged. Paresh is the Past-President of the Long Island Chapter of IIT Alumni Association, the Chapter Presidents Representative on the PANIIT USA Board and Past President of The Old Campionites' Association. He and his wife support a school for the Deaf and Mute in Bhavnagar, a school for Blind children in Saputara and The Sister Nivedita Foundation in Rajkot all three in Gujarat, India. They have sponsored individuals through their Undergraduate Engineering/Architecture Education. Annually they support the Hand and Heart for the Handicapped (HHH). He is now on the board of the IIT KGP Foundation. Paresh resides in Hicksville, NY with his wife Shimul. Their son Shamik, is pursuing Psychology at Hunters College in NYC. Registered Representative of Lion Street Financial and Investment Advisor Representative of Csenge Advisory Group.
PareShah Partners is founded with a mission to help more people with their financial planning using our distinct approach and strategies. Having someone help to provide guidance with financial plans gives you confidence, freeing you to spend time on what you truly wish to do. We, at PareShah Partners, help ensure you have your goals and needs in place; we guide you along with the steps to pursue financial freedom so you can eventually have more time for your family and can continue with your passions.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 4415510
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
110 Washington Ave. 3rd Floor,
North Haven,
CT
06473
Phone Number
203-500-8527
Mike Thompson is a financial advisor with 21 years of experience. He specializes in helping individuals, families, and small businesses plan for the great financial goals in life. This includes: Retirement College Savings Tax Savings Insurance Needs He institutes a comprehensive and personalized approach to helping clients pursue these goals.
LPL was founded with a revolutionary vision: Help financial professionals build competitive businesses while they served their clients' best interests. And more than 30 years later, that remains true of LPL today. Building on that foundation, LPL offers comprehensive support for financial professionals across the spectrum of our industry: from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, from local advisor teams to large-scale RIA firms, from fully autonomous business owners to advisors employed by LPL. We believe in the value of independent advice, but at LPL, independence is not one-size-fits all. How could we serve you?
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 1224647
Firm CRD# 8032
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
101 S Broadway,
South Nyack,
NY
10960
Phone Number
845-634-6050
Developing relationships since 1985 - Creative Financial Planning is a whole-service, independent financial planning firm located in the heart of Nyack, New York. Our approach to financial planning is founded in our passion to connect with people who are looking to accumulate, grow, and protect their wealth. Once we have learned our clients' story, analyzed their cash-flow, and assessed their risk tolerance, we provide a custom-tailored financial plan that can help achieve the results they are looking for. Because we work with a select number of clients, we are able to focus our attention and listen to each and every one of our clients' unique needs and concerns. This allows us to create strategies and take a proactive approach that helps our clients feel confident in trusting us with their financial life. As a fee only firm, we do not charge commissions. We succeed when our clients succeed. That is why we work diligently, strategically, and passionately on every account that we manage. No matter what chapter of life a client is in - recently married, raising children, saving for a business endeavor, or planning for retirement - we create plans that help turn financial dreams into a reality.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 110130
Series 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
445 Park Avenue,
6th Floor,
New York,
NY
10022
Phone Number
212-796-8729
With nearly four decades of experience, including recognition by Barron's, Forbes, the Financial Times and Bloomberg, our team has the expertise and the passion to successfully guide our clients' portfolios through a myriad of market conditions. We lead with a comprehensive financial plan that puts your goals and dreams first, then support it with world class investment strategies. Only by placing you at the core of everything we do can we truly meet your needs. We've found that the most successful solutions begin by asking the right questions, which is why we offer complimentary consultations to explore a professional relationship.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 155172
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
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Prince,
NY
10012
Phone Number
650-556-1310
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Advisory Services Provided:Portfolio Management, Wealth Management
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 302050
Compensation/Fee Based on Assets
Office Location
Four World Trade Center,
150 Greenwich St, Ste 2946,
New York,
NY
10007
Phone Number
720-744-2145
Farther is a first-of-its-kind wealth management platform that combines the benefits of modern technology with the expertise and human touch of traditional wealth management. Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Context Ventures, Cota Capital, and Moneta Venture Capital, Farther caters to high-net-worth professionals who are building generational wealth and need a more holistic approach to managing their money. While there are more financial products and tools available than ever, until Farther, no solution delivered both a beautiful, well-designed technology experience and a solution to handle the complex and multifaceted nature of significant wealth.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
CRD# 4695659
Firm CRD# 318366
Series 6, 7, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee
Office Location
100 Passaic Avenue,
Suite 300,
Fairfield,
NJ
07004
Phone Number
973-244-4237
Frank Lepore's mission is to provide financial security strategies by taking a holistic approach to the planning process while providing his clients with top notch service and technology. Understanding client goals is a vital part of Frank's process in order to put together an intelligent, thoughtful plan. What sets Frank apart even more is his large team who help provide the level of service that clients deserve. Frank attended Montclair State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a concentration in Finance. Frank is registered as a Wealth Management Advisor with Bleakley Financial Group and a registered representative with LPL Financial.
For more than 30 years, the Bleakley Financial Group team* has been providing customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse array of clients across the country. As an independent firm, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized guidance to fit the goals and lifestyle needs of each customer. With more than three decades of experience, our state-of-the-art financial planning comes with a personal touch. Our team consists of more than 100 investment professionals, from financial advisors and research assistants to client support associates. Comprehensive Financial Planning and Wealth Management. Bleakley has created a collaborative culture of innovation and excellence that's unmatched in the industry. At Bleakley Financial, you're our top priority, and we're committed to turning your financial vision into reality. *The Bleakley Financial Team has been providing wealth management services since 1985 within various firms. Bleakley Financial Group, LLC was founded in 2015.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 6161
Series 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
56 Williams Avenue,
Mystic,
CT
06355
Phone Number
860-245-0251
Your financial goals are individual, and we can help you achieve them. We take the time to understand whats truly important to you, whether its saving for college, retiring the way you want, making smart investments or anything else. The personalized financial advice we offer can help you prepare for the expected and unexpected things in life. As a result, you can feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial life. With the right financial advice, life can be brilliant. We focus as a firm on the following niches: retirement planning strategies, tax planning strategies, and employee stock options.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Top Financial Advisor Firms in Westport, Connecticut (Ranked by AUM) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Name | AUM | No. of Clients | Fee Structure |
| ENERGY INCOME PARTNERS
10 Wright Street, Westport, CT 06880-3115 |
$4,529,000,000 | 159 |
A percentage of AUM Performance Based |
| NORTHEAST FINANCIAL
518-B Riverside Avenue , 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880-0630 |
$4,524,576,000 | 1527 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS
54 Wilton Road , 1st Floor, Westport, CT 6880 |
$2,854,858,726 | 3994 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| DOCK STREET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
575-B Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 6880 |
$2,647,313,175 | 57 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
88 Post Road West , 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 6880 |
$1,273,866,692 | 4468 |
A percentage of AUM |
| PARADIGM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
315 Post Road West, Westport, CT 6880 |
$796,789,882 | 1249 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| CASTLEKEEP INVESTMENT ADVISORS
257 Riverside Avenue , 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880-4822 |
$691,833,804 | 235 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges |
| BRIGHTLIGHT CAPITAL
15 Myrtle Ave , Suite 1a, Westport, CT 6880 |
$566,929,179 | 2 |
A percentage of AUM Performance Based |
| NAUSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
136 Main Street , Suite 201, Westport, CT 6880 |
$328,289,141 | 596 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges |
| AYRSHIRE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
136 Main Street , Suite 203, Westport, CT 6880 |
$236,217,547 | 233 |
A percentage of AUM |
| GREENHOUSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
8 Wright Street , Suite 107, Westport, CT 6880 |
$214,678,674 | 310 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| CRUICE FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION OR CFO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
19 Ludlow Road , Ste. 301, Westport, CT 6880 |
$189,294,074 | 503 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| DRUM HILL CAPITAL, LLC
8 Wright Street , Suite 107, Westport, CT 06880-3114 |
$169,176,418 | 197 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| ASPETUCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
27a Imperial Ave., Westport, CT 6880 |
$122,897,528 | 343 |
A percentage of AUM |
| LCR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
315 Post Road West , Ste 200, Westport, CT 6880 |
$120,000,000 | 117 |
A percentage of AUM |
* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext
| Financial Advisor | Office Location | Phone Number |
| Abby Wolman McElroy, CFP® Inquire with Abby |
500 Post Road East 3rd, Fl, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-221-6060 |
| Bruce D Sargent Inquire with Bruce |
500 Post Road East 3rd, Fl, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-221-6003 |
| Dianne Cicchetti Inquire with Dianne |
500 Post Road East 3rd, Fl, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-221-6007 |
| Natasha Villarroel Inquire with Natasha |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4339 |
| Karen Goersch Inquire with Karen |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4351 |
| Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Inquire with Morgan |
500 Post Road East 3rd, Fl, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-226-4731 |
| Lee Hunter Inquire with Lee |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4344 |
| Jon Nelson Inquire with Jon |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4335 |
| John Nelson Inquire with John |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4348 |
| Edward Pardon Inquire with Edward |
10 Wright St, Westport, CT 06880 | 203-349-4338 |
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