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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
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choose from. These financial advisors in
Rochester,
New York
have an average of
12
years of experience.
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Rochester,
New York
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| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 3163 | $2,577,480,524 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based |
|
| 39 | 6934 | $2,465,463,619 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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| 24 | 3045 | $2,026,253,586 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees |
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| 20 | 2180 | $1,452,382,644 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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| 50 | 4381 | $1,170,631,357 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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| 12 | 1625 | $1,017,218,031 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees |
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| 19 | 1072 | $693,608,122 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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| 35 | 2108 | $611,855,688 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Commission Based |
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| 17 | 1704 | $520,584,654 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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| 14 | 1853 | $467,163,139 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Subscription fees, Fixed fees |
|
| 24 | 1799 | $409,080,530 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 7 | 1169 | $340,850,820 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges |
|
| 2 | 111 | $286,350,171 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 10 | 1 | $262,396,999 | A percentage of AUM |
|
| 86 | 1231 | $246,107,839 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees |
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