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Pittsford, New York has a population of over 1,500 residents. Despite its small size, the city offers residents a cost of living 19% higher than the national average. Therefore, it may be beneficial for you and your family to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable and certified financial advisor to help you optimize your wealth. WiserAdvisor's directory of vetted financial advisors in and near Pittsford, New York can assist you in your search. Financial advisors and advisory firms listed in our directory specialize in retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, wealth management, financial planning, and more. You may also choose to use the free financial advisor match tool to compare up to 3 financial advisors matched to your specific needs.
Pittsford
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Pittsford,
New York
have an average of
12
years of experience.
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New York
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| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Richard Dougherty
CFP®, AIF® ECHELON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 1159 Pittsford Victor Rd, Ste 220, Pittsford, NY 14534 |
12 Years | $137,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
| Not Disclosed | $205,600,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Qualifications
CRD# 5271824
Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Based on Assets
Office Location
1159 Pittsford Victor Rd,
Ste 220,
Pittsford,
NY
14534
Phone Number
585-381-1861
Richard A. Dougherty, CFP®, AIF® President Rick is the President of Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC. He helps clients invest their assets to accomplish various objectives. Rick continues to work diligently to lead, grow and differentiate Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC. After graduating from St. John Fisher College, Rick went on to earn CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designations. In addition, Rick holds his Series 7 and 66 FINRA licenses, as well as his Life, Accident and Health insurance certifications. Rick is also deeply involved in the community, serving on the Executive Committee for the Small Business Council of Rochester. Rick Co-chairs their signature event, the Business Person of the Year Celebration, and serves on the Renee Tschetter Scholarship Golf Tournament Committee, and its philanthropic component, SBC Cares. Rick is also an active member of Rochester Rotary. When he's not engaged in financial planning or helping clients, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, two dogs, playing golf and watching Syracuse Basketball.
At Echelon Wealth Advisor, clients interests are our priority. We know that clients entrust us with more than money; you trust us with your family's financial future. With that comes the responsibility to listen, always put your interests first, and provide you with the tools and resources to acheive your objectives. We help our clients answer life's most important questions: Will you have enough money to live independently for the rest of your life? Do you understand how much retirement will cost and are you on track to meet your goals? How do you efficiently leave your money to your family and not to the government? We recognize there are no shortcuts in acheiving our clients objectives. By implementing consistent processes in everything we do, Echelon is committed to providing great value.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Annuities, Insurance Planning
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
6500 Sheridan Drive,
Suite 110,
Amherst,
NY
14221
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.
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| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1615 | $4,430,226,612 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES) |
|
| 38 | 2208 | $3,951,184,737 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 19 | 2516 | $2,137,887,826 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees |
|
| 6 | 323 | $916,589,883 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
|
| 13 | 695 | $813,429,881 | A percentage of AUM |
|
ARMBRUSTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
1250 Pittsford Victor Road, Building 100, Suite 180, Pittsford, NY 14534 |
8 | 397 | $742,489,233 | A percentage of AUM |
| 8 | 216 | $725,031,912 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (CARRIED INTEREST) |
|
| 6 | 1692 | $453,897,773 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 4 | 196 | $403,234,911 | A percentage of AUM, Subscription fees, Other (NEGOTIATED FLAT ADVISORY FEE) |
|
| 4 | 926 | $367,443,136 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
|
| 6 | 852 | $293,093,524 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 5 | 199 | $273,257,806 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 7 | 691 | $270,792,372 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees |
|
| 4 | 439 | $191,543,584 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
|
| 5 | 797 | $112,317,737 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges |
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