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Find Top Financial Advisors in Utica, New York

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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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Utica, New York

Last Updated - 29-May-2023

Utica has 2 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 19 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Utica , New York have an average of 31 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Utica , 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 Utica, New York.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Utica, New York

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Strategic Financial Services
CFA®
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL SERVICES
114 Business Park Drive,
Utica, NY 13502
42 Years $0 Not Specified Fee-Based
Matt Dauksza
CFP®, CLU®
EXCELSIOR WEALTH PARTNERS
225 Wilkinson St,
Syracuse, NY 13204
21 Years $134,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Utica, New York

Qualifications Firm CRD# 109677

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 114 Business Park Drive,
Utica,
NY
13502
Phone Number 800-937-4461

About Strategic Financial Services

Strategic Financial Services

In business since 1979, Strategic has a team of 37 wealth management professionals, servicing over 1,000 clients and managing more than $1.7 billion in assets. Areas of focus include Investment Management, Financial Planning and Corporate Retirement Plans. With offices in Utica, NY, Rome, NY, Syracuse, NY and West Palm Beach, FL, Strategic is a regional leader in the Wealth Management industry. While successfully growing from established roots, the firm continues to expand its geographic footprint and influence across the northeast and throughout the United States.
The firm's focus on long-term goal-based investing and financial planning set what is now the industry's standard of excellence and established Strategic as one of the first true 'Wealth Managers'. That unique approach drove growth at the firm one relationship at a time through client and professional referrals. Today, a growing team of 37 diverse but like-minded team members manages and advises on over $1.7 billion of client assets. As was the case on day one, our core purpose remains the same "...to help people live a great life."

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, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4199324
Firm CRD# NA
Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 225 Wilkinson St,
Syracuse,
NY
13204
Phone Number 315-527-3590

Matt founded Excelsior Wealth Partners to focus on client needs without a corporate agenda. He specializes in working with clients to provide wealth management and financial planning solutions to address their financial needs. Matt is a financial author with a series of podcasts, blogs, and books on relevant topics facing today's pre-retirees, retirees, and wealth management clients. His most recent book, How to Eat an Elephant - 11 Retirement Mistake to Avoid, was released in 2021. Excelsior Wealth Partners has become well-known for helping clients with the complicated retirement process. Matt is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. He is a graduate of The American College's CFP® Certification Curriculum as well as obtaining his Chartered Life Underwriting designation.
He resides in Manlius, NY with his wife: Shannon and their six children; Alex, Ryann, Campbell, Addison, Athan and Graham. He actively volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of CNY; where in 2018 he received the Champion for a Cure award, and GAMA International. Matt was also awarded the 2016 CNY Transformational Leader of the Year award through the Syracuse Business Journal.
Matt had previously held the position of Managing Director at a Fortune 100 Company where he led that company to a record 6th consecutive US championship as the top performing Managing Director in the county.

About Excelsior Wealth Partners

Excelsior Wealth Partners

Excelsior Wealth Partners offers all-encompassing financial services for our clients. As a well respected investment advisory firm, our reputation thrives on our high-level of customer satisfaction. When our clients are truly confident in their financial stability, we have done our job. Whether we assist you with your transition into retirement or helping you manage your portfolio risk; Excelsior Wealth Partners can help you achieve your financial goals

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, Insurance Products & Annuities


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Utica, New York (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL SERVICES
114 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY 13502
33 2754 $1,848,073,650
A percentage of AUM, Commision Based
ADIRONDACK FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP
185 Genesee Street, Suite 210, Utica, NY 13501
20 828 $420,289,221
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
CARUSO MCLEAN & CO., INC.
130 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502
5 198 $227,370,046
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
PARADIGM CONSULTING, INC.
133 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY 13502
5 16 $211,717,233
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
JC MIANO INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE
258 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502-4627
1 52 $50,300,000
A percentage of AUM
ONE HOPPER ASSET MANAGEMENT
1 Hopper Street, Utica, NY 13501
2 81 $36,408,537
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges

    List of Additional Advisors in Utica, New York*

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    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-797-2000
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1289
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1223
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1210
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1203
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1214
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1216
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1206
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-792-1234
    106 Business Park Dr, Utica, NY  13502 315-797-2000

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