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There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc. that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
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Rochester
has
1
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to
choose from and
131
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Rochester, New York
have an average of
12
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of financial
advisors in
Rochester, New York
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
Rochester, New York.
| Qualified Financial Advisors in Rochester, New York | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
| Richard Dougherty
CFP®, AIF® ECHELON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 1159 Pittsford Victor Rd, Ste 220, Pittsford, NY 14534 |
12 | 137,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
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
Top Financial Advisor Firms in Rochester, New York (Ranked by AUM) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Name | AUM | No. of Clients | Fee Structure |
| FORTE CAPITAL LLC
400 Linden Oaks , Suite 310, Rochester, NY 14625 |
$1,449,283,991 | 2304 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| WHITNEY & COMPANY
959 Panorama Trail S , Suite 190, Rochester, NY 14625 |
$878,141,206 | 1323 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| HNP CAPITAL LLC
100 Chestnut St., 15th Floor, Rochester, NY 14607 |
$830,706,786 | 2775 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 |
$640,923,149 | 2058 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees Commision Based |
| HIGH FALLS ADVISORS, INC.
180 South Clinton Ave , Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14604 |
$534,109,903 | 1585 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| FLOWER CITY CAPITAL LLC
132 Allens Creek Rd. , Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14618 |
$196,533,305 | 518 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| RISE ADVISORS, LLC
400 Linden Oaks , Suite 120, Rochester, NY 14625 |
$188,273,693 | 759 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges |
| HAYES ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
400 Andrews Street, Suite 600, Rochester, NY 14604 |
$127,498,195 | 314 |
A percentage of AUM |
| WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
2000 Winton Rd. So. , Building 4a Suite 206, Rochester, NY 14618-3970 |
$122,320,700 | 578 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| BOYD CAPITAL
30 W. Broad, Rochester, NY 14614 |
$88,310,015 | 452 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees Commision Based |
| CORE ALPHA, INC.
1701 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624 |
$74,843,303 | 469 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| SCHAFFER & COMPANY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
3205 Mount Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14616 |
$60,872,579 | 476 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
| ROCHESTER INVESTMENTS
1580 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 |
$45,047,833 | 269 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees Commision Based |
| OAK CREST ADVISORY, LLC
160 Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625 |
$31,001,845 | 184 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
| ACHIEVE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
400 Linden Oaks , Suite 310, Rochester, NY 14625 |
$0 | 0 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext
| Financial Advisor | Office Location | Phone Number |
| Bill Schirmer Inquire with Bill |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-264-4597 |
| Brittany L Bieger Inquire with Brittany |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-385-5112 |
| Andrew Ward Inquire with Andrew |
90 Linden Oaks, Ste 230, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-461-2280 |
| Brian Craig Inquire with Brian |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-385-5148 |
| Betsy A Foss Inquire with Betsy |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-385-5134 |
| Adam Brady Inquire with Adam |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-249-4328 |
| Brighton Securities Inquire with Brighton |
1703 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 | 585-473-3590 |
| Andrew Spencer Inquire with Andrew |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-385-5143 |
| Carol J Sutter Inquire with Carol |
2024 W Henrietta Rd, Ste 3B, Rochester, NY 14623 | 585-424-1480 |
| Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Inquire with Morgan |
300 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625 | 585-385-5100 |
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