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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Smithtown
has
7
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
7
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Smithtown,
New York
have an average of
22
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Smithtown,
New York
mentioned below does 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
Smithtown, New York.
Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
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14 Years | Not Specified | $50,000 | Fee-Based | |
Philip Capell
CFP®, JD, MS in Tax PIERMONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. 48 South Service Road, Suite 102, Melville, NY 11747 |
24 Years | $0 | $500,000 | Fee-Only |
Peter D. D'Agati
CFA® STEMBROOK ASSET MANAGEMENT 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174 |
29 Years | $74,460,968 | $1,000,000 | 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 | $1,500,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Fee-Only |
U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC
CFP® U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 150 East 52nd Street Suite 5001, New York, NY 10022 |
Not Disclosed | $5,918,424,543 | $250,000 | Fee-Only |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | $500,000 | Not Specified | |
21 Years | Not Specified | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 2772152
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
900 Route 111,
Suite 280,
Hauppauge,
NY
11788
Phone Number
631-350-7024
I am an independent CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and my practice is centered around comprehensive financial planning with a focus on retirement planning and investment management. I am also a Retirement Income Certified Professional® who is securities registered and licensed for life, health, disability, and long term care insurance. I am affiliated with LPL Financial, a leading independent financial services firm. Through comprehensive planning I work with my clients to review their financial position relative to their financial goals and develop a plan of action to help achieve those goals. I foster an ongoing relationship through regularly scheduled meetings to help keep their financial plan on track as their life situation and the economy and markets change.
LPL Financial is a national independent broker/dealer headquartered in San Diego, Boston, and Charlotte that supports its advisors with independent investment research, financial planning and insurance expertise.
Qualifications
CRD# 4544394
Firm CRD# 119376
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
48 South Service Road,
Suite 102,
Melville,
NY
11747
Phone Number
631-454-1585
Mr. Capell, CEO of Piermont, has been educating and assisting individuals and families with retirement, financial, & estate planning for over 20 years. He focuses on each client's financial needs, be it capital preservation or growth, income at retirement, and/or tax planning. Upon constructing a financial plan, Mr. Capell builds a portfolio asset allocation suitable to his client's objectives and risk tolerance. Philip is married with two sons and a daughter residing on Long Island. He is a multi-marathon finisher and an Ironman triathlon finisher. Education: College: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, B.S. 1987. Law School: Washington School of Law, American University, Washington D.C., J.D. 1990. Graduate School: Pace University, New York, New York, M.S. in Taxation 1998. Memberships, Organizations & Offices: National Association of Personal Financial Advisors-accepted Member of the Nation's premier Fee-only Financial Planning organization. Financial Planning Association - member. Community, Articles & Pro Bono Activities: Monthly Guest speaker on Hofstra University's Bottom Line Benefit Talk show (WRHU 88.7 FM) Past Lecturer for Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, HSBC, MorganStanley (f/k/a Salomon SmithBarney), HSBC (f/k/a Republic National Bank), GreenPoint Bank, Mutual of New York Insurance, New York Life Insurance, MetLife Insurance, American Cancer Society, the New York State Society of CPAs, the New York State Bar Association, and the Nassau County Bar Association.
PIERMONT prides itself on helping investors plan for RETIREMENT; or if already retired, then on maximizing their RETIREMENT income and investment returns. Our team of experienced financial professionals focuses on providing RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS to Pre-retirees and Retirees. As an independent, non-commissioned/fee-only firm, we offer a FREE CONSULTATION so that we can understand your needs & objectives. Once we establish your financial plan, our investment team is able to manage your portfolio. We use an asset allocation investment strategy so as to maximize returns in light of your risk tolerance. We are confident we can help you achieve your financial goals and look forward to hearing from you.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 2406649
Firm CRD# 144116
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
405 Lexington Avenue,
26th Floor,
New York,
NY
10174
Phone Number
201-484-0063
Peter is the Founder and President of Stembrook Asset Management, and is actively involved in all investment and research activities of the firm. Prior to founding Stembrook, Peter was founder and Head of Portfolio Strategy Research at Brown Brothers Harriman. In this role, he was responsible for developing the high-level investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, trusts, and institutions, representing $45 billion of investment assets. Strategies included a broad range of traditional and alternative asset classes, and incorporated tax planning, risk management and liquidity considerations. Peter served as Chairman of the Investment Committee responsible for selecting investments for inclusion in client portfolios and served on the Alternative Assets Investment Policy Committee. Peter also co-founded Brown Brothers Harriman's Tax-Efficient Risk Management practice, and was the senior researcher in charge of portfolio risk management and tax-efficient asset management for private clients. Previously, Peter spent four years with Lazard Asset Management where he developed a variety of sophisticated tools designed to measure, manage and evaluate client portfolios across countries and currencies. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Finance from Providence College, with honors. He is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society New York. Peter has been an invited speaker at numerous investor forums including Columbia Business School, the Institute for Private Investors and the Financial Planning Association
Our clients deeply value our personal, responsive approach to wealth management which provides you with direct access to an investment decision maker and business owner, rather than a salesperson or inexperienced advisor. You also have access to our network of high-quality professionals in tax, legal, and estate planning. But personal service without institutional-strength investment planning isn't enough. Your investment plan is developed using our proprietary processes and state of the art tools to provide you with a sustainable portfolio that is tax-efficient, diligently monitored, and tailored to your specific needs. Our team can also offer more complex solutions, such as trust services, options trading strategies, and guidance for executives and business owners on business sales and equity compensation plans, among others.
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# 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# 288199
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
150 East 52nd Street Suite 5001,
New York,
NY
10022
Phone Number
512-342-0202
We are an Independent, wealth management firm providing sophisticated, holistic and objective solutions for our clients. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors was founded in 2017 as Legacy One Financial Advisors. In the summer of 2021, we aligned with USCA, RIA, the wealth management subsidiary of U.S. Capital Advisors, to form U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors (USCWA). U.S. Capital Advisors was founded in 2010 by a group of experienced professionals with a shared vision to combine the collegial atmosphere of a regional firm with the capabilities to provide differentiated investment opportunities and unique investment solutions. Headquartered in Houston with offices across Texas, USCWA is one of the largest independently owned investment advisory firms in Texas. We are proud of the Firm we have built and continually strive to bring a host of comprehensive service options to our clients. As a majority employee-owned firm, every one of us celebrates together as a team - one person's success is shared by the entire company. Our team is aligned in our client-centric standards and vision to empower others to realize long-term value. We strive to create an unmatched client experience that offers clients the dedicated financial support, guidance and advice they desire.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
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
Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
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5 | 804 | $245,321,604 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
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4 | 974 | $170,241,228 | A percentage of AUM, Other (REVENUE BASED ON CLIENT BALANCES IN MONEY MARKET FUNDS)
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4 | 2826 | $156,102,384 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
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You can utilize our New York advisor directory as the majority of advisors listed there offer retirement planning services. By clicking on the "View full profile" button of any vetted financial advisor, you can access detailed information about their services, fees, credentials, and more. In the "Advisory Services Provided" section, you will be able to confirm if retirement planning is among the services they offer.
The qualifications that you should look for in a financial advisor are years of relevant experience in providing advisory services to people in New York and also ensure that he has the necessary licenses and registrations with reputable regulatory bodies such as FINRA and the SEC. To learn more, read the guide on how to use BrokerCheck to evaluate a financial advisor's credentials.
The cost of hiring a financial advisor in New York can vary. Typically, financial advisors charge by a fee-only or fee-based ( fee and commission) model. It can range from a fixed rate of approx. $7,500 and above or approx. 1.02% of assets under management (AUM). To get a better understanding of how financial advisors charge and the factors influencing their fees, read more on the costs of hiring a financial advisor.
Financial advisors in New York offer a wide range of financial services to help individuals manage their finances. Some of the common services include investment planning, retirement planning, wealth management, education planning, tax planning, estate planning, and insurance planning. Financial advisors also provide advice on managing debt, creating and maintaining a budget, and setting financial goals. Learn more about who financial advisors are and what they do.
The cost of hiring a financial advisor in New York can vary. Typically, financial advisors charge by a fee-only or fee-based (fee and commission) model. It can range from a fixed rate of approx. $7,500 and above or approx. 1.02% of assets under management (AUM). To get a better understanding of how financial advisors charge and the factors influencing their fees, read more on the costs of hiring a financial advisor.
Yes, many financial advisors in New York are also tax professionals or work closely with tax professionals to help clients with tax planning and preparation. However, WiserAdvisor's directory may not include advisors that specialize in taxes. In the "Advisory Services Provided" section, you will be able to confirm if tax advice and tax preparation services are among the services they offer.
How often you should meet with your financial advisor may depend on your specific financial situation and goals. For complex finances, you may need to meet with your financial advisor weekly or monthly, while for those with regular income and simpler investments, quarterly or annual meetings may be enough.Your advisor can assist in determining the suitable meeting frequency based on your circumstances. Read on to learn more about how often you should meet with your advisor.
There are multiple benefits to hiring a financial advisor in New York. Financial advisors are finance professionals that help you by providing you with professional guidance and strategy to build wealth. You as a client also benefit from their deep knowledge, experience, and perspective and gain peace of mind knowing you're making informed financial decisions. Additionally, working with a financial advisor can potentially minimize investment risks and lead to more returns on your investments. The financial advisors also review your investments regularly and provide ongoing support to help you stay on track and adjust your financial plans as needed. To learn more, read about the benefits of working with a financial advisor.
When choosing a financial advisor in New York, it's important to do some initial research. You need to check each financial advisor's years of relevant experience, credentials (CFP, ChFCs, CFAs, etc.) education, and method of compensation,and ensure that he adheres to a strict code of ethics. It is also important to check for any disciplinary actions or complaints against the advisor through the registration status at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) BrokerCheck website. Use this guide to know how to use BrokerCheck on FINRA to research an advisor. To learn more, read the guide on choosing the best financial advisor.
New York has a variety of different types of financial advisors to meet diverse needs including:
Investment advisors and portfolio managers: Specialize in managing investment portfolios and providing personalized advice.
Wealth managers: Provide financial services, including investment management, estate planning, and tax strategies.
Financial planners: Address financial areas like budgeting, saving, and goal planning.
Retirement planners: Focus on helping individuals plan for their retirement years.
Robo-advisors: Leverage technology to provide automated investment solutions.
To further explore how financial advisors can support you, learn more about the different types of financial advisors and their areas of expertise.